The bus terminal Černý Most knows its new appearance
It was proposed by the studio re:architekti
The Council of the City of Prague today approved a conceptual study for a new design of the transport terminal at Černý Most, which was prepared by the studio re:architekti along with other experts. The study proposes the most suitable long-term transport solution for the terminal and transforms its forecourt with the aim of creating a pleasant, clear, safe, and comfortable space not only for travelers. Before the actual reconstruction, the terminal will be temporarily adapted.
Approximately 50,000 passengers use the terminal at Černý Most daily. It is an important transfer point between metro line B, urban, suburban, and long-distance bus lines, and the P+R parking lot with a capacity of 850 vehicles. The current design of the terminal is already outdated, and the connection to the platforms is complicated.
Therefore, the Council of the City of Prague entrusted the Institute of Planning and Development of the City of Prague (IPR) to select a contractor for the conceptual study of the overall revitalization of the terminal. The tender was won by a multidisciplinary team led by the office re:architekti.
“Residents of housing estates deserve to have a modern and beautiful environment around them. It is a shame that no one addressed this before. The Černý Most terminal is used daily by tens of thousands of people, for whom this environment is not at all suitable. In contrast, we plan to turn it into a showcase for the whole area. The goal of the conceptual study is to propose the most suitable long-term solution for the bus terminal that will replace the current state within ten years. The study offers the best concept for the forecourt of the terminal, including immediate connections and design of the built environment,” comments Zdeněk Hřib, the Mayor of the City of Prague.
The conceptual study primarily addresses the deficiencies of the current state (such as poorly drained bridge structure, degrading materials, constant pollution, and poorly covered bus platforms) and proposes a new solution that will consist of a simpler and more transparent space for users. The aim of the reconstruction is to create an attractive place with a square, shops, trees, and a transport terminal, which will be pleasant for local residents, passengers, and also visitors to the shopping centers near the terminal.
“Černý Most is a heavily used transport hub despite its unattractive appearance. That’s why I’m glad that architects looked at it with fresh eyes, took a broad approach to the new solution, and propose to transform this unattractive piece of the city into a modern public space. A pleasant and comfortable place for travelers and local residents should hopefully emerge around the terminal soon,” says Petr Hlaváček, Deputy Mayor for Urban Development and Urban Planning.
The study was discussed with involved parties, such as the Prague 14 district, ROPID, the Prague Public Transport Company, the Czech Police, and the Transport Department of the Prague Magistrate, and was also approved by the Council of the Prague 14 District. It will now be further supplemented with a traffic assessment that will evaluate the feasibility and impacts of the proposed modifications on Chlumecká and Ocelkova streets.
“The study addresses the dismal state of the terminal, which has not functioned properly since its inception in 1998. Not only will it clarify and improve the space for travelers, but it will also be newly connected to the adjacent neighborhood, where around 15,000 Praguers live, thus providing them with a new small square. This is also advantageous for buses, which will now pass through the terminal more quickly and smoothly,” says Adam Scheinherr, Deputy for Transport and adds: “the overall reconstruction should begin within ten years. Until then, quick measures will be gradually implemented to at least bring some provisional improvement to the terminal. For example, a gradual rescue of the bridge structure has already started, extending its lifespan by 10–15 years, as well as the addition of a new information system at the bus stops.”
The entire study was developed in collaboration with residents of Prague and travelers who use the terminal daily. “The conceptual study of the terminal at Černý Most was presented and consulted with the public directly on-site. People were able to ask the authors about specific changes and also submit comments, which were incorporated into the final proposal,” adds Ondřej Boháč, director of IPR.
Approximately 50,000 passengers use the terminal at Černý Most daily. It is an important transfer point between metro line B, urban, suburban, and long-distance bus lines, and the P+R parking lot with a capacity of 850 vehicles. The current design of the terminal is already outdated, and the connection to the platforms is complicated.
Therefore, the Council of the City of Prague entrusted the Institute of Planning and Development of the City of Prague (IPR) to select a contractor for the conceptual study of the overall revitalization of the terminal. The tender was won by a multidisciplinary team led by the office re:architekti.
“Residents of housing estates deserve to have a modern and beautiful environment around them. It is a shame that no one addressed this before. The Černý Most terminal is used daily by tens of thousands of people, for whom this environment is not at all suitable. In contrast, we plan to turn it into a showcase for the whole area. The goal of the conceptual study is to propose the most suitable long-term solution for the bus terminal that will replace the current state within ten years. The study offers the best concept for the forecourt of the terminal, including immediate connections and design of the built environment,” comments Zdeněk Hřib, the Mayor of the City of Prague.
The conceptual study primarily addresses the deficiencies of the current state (such as poorly drained bridge structure, degrading materials, constant pollution, and poorly covered bus platforms) and proposes a new solution that will consist of a simpler and more transparent space for users. The aim of the reconstruction is to create an attractive place with a square, shops, trees, and a transport terminal, which will be pleasant for local residents, passengers, and also visitors to the shopping centers near the terminal.
“Černý Most is a heavily used transport hub despite its unattractive appearance. That’s why I’m glad that architects looked at it with fresh eyes, took a broad approach to the new solution, and propose to transform this unattractive piece of the city into a modern public space. A pleasant and comfortable place for travelers and local residents should hopefully emerge around the terminal soon,” says Petr Hlaváček, Deputy Mayor for Urban Development and Urban Planning.
The study was discussed with involved parties, such as the Prague 14 district, ROPID, the Prague Public Transport Company, the Czech Police, and the Transport Department of the Prague Magistrate, and was also approved by the Council of the Prague 14 District. It will now be further supplemented with a traffic assessment that will evaluate the feasibility and impacts of the proposed modifications on Chlumecká and Ocelkova streets.
“The study addresses the dismal state of the terminal, which has not functioned properly since its inception in 1998. Not only will it clarify and improve the space for travelers, but it will also be newly connected to the adjacent neighborhood, where around 15,000 Praguers live, thus providing them with a new small square. This is also advantageous for buses, which will now pass through the terminal more quickly and smoothly,” says Adam Scheinherr, Deputy for Transport and adds: “the overall reconstruction should begin within ten years. Until then, quick measures will be gradually implemented to at least bring some provisional improvement to the terminal. For example, a gradual rescue of the bridge structure has already started, extending its lifespan by 10–15 years, as well as the addition of a new information system at the bus stops.”
The entire study was developed in collaboration with residents of Prague and travelers who use the terminal daily. “The conceptual study of the terminal at Černý Most was presented and consulted with the public directly on-site. People were able to ask the authors about specific changes and also submit comments, which were incorporated into the final proposal,” adds Ondřej Boháč, director of IPR.
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