Apartment Building Údolní 36

The residential building at Údolní 36, characterized by two corner bay windows crowned with towers, dates back to approximately 1910. The towers, along with the plastic decorations on the corner façade, were lost after the American air raid in 1944. Its specific and unique architectural expression completely vanished after subsequent repairs. The post-war completion of the corner wall without the bay windows topped by towers did not restore the building's original architectural value and significance. A sensitive reconstruction between 2020 and 2021 replaced the unused space of the original structure with a two-story extension, emphasizing the trend of densifying city centers instead of their horizontal expansion. Thanks to detailed and long-term consultations with the National Heritage Institute, valuable parts of the building that were not damaged by bombing (e.g., the stucco decoration of the façade) are preserved and restored, addressing the theme of the corner. It forms a new contemporary layer in the shape of "three towers" that connect to the projections of the existing structure, reminiscent of the French-type roof shapes used on the original roof of the house. The historical expression of the house has been preserved not only in the exterior but also in parts of the interior. An oasis of peace and relaxation is created by a shared roof terrace with attractive views of Špilberk Castle. Community living is also supported by a small courtyard dominated by an old linden tree.