Plans are moving forward for one of Prague’s most talked-about architectural proposals: Revoluční 30, a modern apartment complex that would appear to “hover” above a centuries-old baroque building.

In an international architectural competition involving more than 80 studios from all over the world, an independent jury selected the design by the Czech-French duo Peer collective and Studio Muoto from the top six finalists.

If completed, the project would add a minimalist residential block with an open arcade at ground level, located directly above the preserved baroque structure.

The design also introduces a publicly accessible walkway connecting Revoluční Street to the nearby Novomlýnská Water Tower — a space the developers hope will revive an overlooked corner of the city.

The proposal is still in its early stages, with discussions underway between the developer, city officials, conservation experts, and local residents.

The developer has also suggested transforming the baroque building — currently used by the Prague Services company — into a cultural or educational centre. This would depend on agreement with the city, which owns the property.

Location and history

The completion or renovation of the Revoluční and Lannova corner area was already considered after World War II. At the site of Revoluční 30, there used to be a bath house since the days of King Wenceslaus IV, followed by the neo-Gothic Elisabeth’s Bath in the mid-19th century.

However, the building was torn down together with a bridge in 1940. As a result, this central area of Prague lost its entrance icon, giving way to house No. 1502, which had never been meant to serve this function.

Since the 1960s, there have been several proposals to remove it and build a prominent corner building.

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