New Prague District Pays Tribute to Famous Philosophers

The streets and parks of Rohan City, a new district taking shape along Rohanské nábřeží in Prague’s Karlín, will be named after renowned philosophers from both Czechia and abroad.

A new square, set to become the central hub of the area, will bear the name of French thinker Simone Weil, one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century.

A Tribute to Great Thinkers

The Sekyra Group, the developer behind Rohan City, is leading one of Prague’s most ambitious urban transformation projects. The company’s founder, Luďek Sekyra, envisioned naming the new streets to honor prominent philosophers who have shaped moral and political thought.

“I am pleased that our proposal to commemorate key Czech and Western philosophers has been accepted. These individuals have played a crucial role in shaping our civilization, influencing discussions on values, freedom, morality, and justice, both through their work and personal convictions,” said Luďek Sekyra.

Famous Names in Karlín

The streets parallel to Rohanský nábřeží, which borders the Rohan City project, will be named after philosophers J. L. Fischer, Jan Sokol, Immanuel Kant, Jacques Derrida, John Stuart Mill, and Roger Scruton, legendary supporters of domestic dissent.

The streets perpendicular to them will commemorate Emmanuel Levinas, Radim Palouš, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Edmund Husserl, Rudolf Carnap, Erazim Kohák, Ladislav Hejdánek, and Thomas Hobbes, along with businessman Vlastimil Zátka.

The parks will also bear the names of influential philosophers. The park closest to the Vltava will be named Locke’s Park, honoring the English advocate of freedom and tolerance, John Locke. The neighboring park will commemorate Derek Parfit, the renowned British moral philosopher.

The new square in Rohan City is proposed to be named after Simone Weil, a French philosopher and social activist.

Apartments and Offices by Renowned Architects

The first phase of the Rohan City project, launched in 2021, has already delivered 220 apartments across four residential buildings. Two of these—Diamanty Karlín—were designed by acclaimed architects Eva Jiřičná and Petr Vágner of AI-DESIGN. The other two, Riviéra Karlín, were crafted by architects from EBM Expert.

The district also features two office buildings: the Arché building by Jiřičná and Vágner and the A2 building by Jakub Cigler. The Arché building, originally named A1, now serves as the headquarters of the Sekyra Group.

A New School and Public Spaces

Beyond housing and offices, Rohan City will feature cafes, shops, sports facilities, and green spaces.

A new school is also planned, set for completion by mid-2029. In collaboration with Prague 8 and the city of Prague, the school will be located near Carnapová, Millová, and Koháková streets, adjacent to a cycle path.

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