The architect of the Prague 22 district has become Jiří Hejda

In the selection process for the city architect, Ing. arch. Jiří Hejda emerged as the winner. His main role will be to provide consulting services in the fields of architecture, urbanism, spatial planning, environmental issues, and heritage care in Uhříněves, Pitkovice, and Hájek near Uhříněves. He is the author of the modern office building project Main Point in Karlín, for which he received a prestigious international award.

In the selection process for the city architect, Ing. arch. Jiří Hejda emerged as the winner. His main role will be to provide consulting services in the fields of architecture, urbanism, spatial planning, environmental issues, and heritage care in Uhříněves, Pitkovice, and Hájek near Uhříněves. He will also advocate for the city's interests from an urbanistic and architectural perspective in construction proceedings where the city is a participant. The municipal district expects the collaboration to primarily cultivate public space.

Ing. arch. Jiří Hejda comes from Prague and graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the Czech Technical University in Prague in 1995. Even during his studies, he began collaborating with the DAM architects studio, where he has been a partner since 2006. He is the author of the modern office building project Main Point in Karlín, for which he received a prestigious international award. His rich portfolio also includes smaller buildings that fit perfectly into areas similar to our municipal district, such as the DOB center in Dobřichovice and the Vilapark Jinonice.

A total of 12 architects applied for the selection process announced by the Council of the Municipal District of Prague 22 in January 2019. The evaluation committee, composed of representatives of the municipality, three city architects, a representative of the Institute of Planning and Development, and an expert representative of the citizens, selected the most suitable candidate in a two-round process.

How the new architect sees Prague 22

Uhříněves has transformed from a small town, with all its charms and downsides, into a Prague suburb that is becoming indistinguishable from other similar locations. This is greatly contributed to by mass construction, which the original small-town structure can no longer absorb. The municipal district needs a vision for its development, a concept for public spaces with an emphasis on local qualities, and, of course, solutions for transportation. The city architect can significantly influence many negative aspects from his position, and mainly prevent them.