Penta has started the construction of the Mocca project in Prague, which was supposed to begin earlier

Prague – The development part of Penta Real Estate, part of the eponymous investment group, has started construction of 290 apartments in the Mocca project in Prague's Vysočany district. They will be located between Sokolovská and Drahobejlova streets, not far from the Českomoravská metro station or the Podviní city park. Penta informed about this in a press release available to ČTK. According to the Seznam Zprávy server, the project was supposed to start construction earlier, but it was halted due to complaints from neighborhood associations.

Mocca will offer apartments ranging from 1+kk to 5+kk, and according to Penta, it is expected to be a project with above-standard equipment and construction quality. "Vysočany is transforming from a former industrial district into one of the best places to live in the wider center of Prague, and we definitely want to be part of this transformation," said David Musil, director of Penta Real Estate for the Czech Republic.

For the construction, the company used, for example, branded materials from leading global manufacturers of ceramics, large-format tiles, paving, and bathroom fittings. Wooden windows are equipped with insulating triple glazing. All apartments feature three-layer wooden floors, underfloor heating, and air exchange technology with heat recovery that helps save heating costs. Some apartments also have air conditioning units and exterior electric blinds.

"We are benefiting from the market recovery, falling mortgage rates, and above all, from the fact that we are building an architecturally interesting project in one of the most beautiful locations in Vysočany," said Pavel Streblov, sales director of Penta Real Estate. A private courtyard with greenery and trees covering an area of 2,300 square meters will also be created in the middle of the project. The courtyard will include benches, relaxation zones, and a gazebo.

The architectural design was created by the studio ADNS architects, founded by Martin Němec and Petr Dvořák. The architects of the studio previously collaborated on projects such as Danube House in Karlín, the Prague Marina in Holešovice, and the new building of Czech Radio on Vinohradská Street. According to Penta, the architecture of the residence will connect with the history of the site, where coffee brand Julius Meinl has been roasted since 1922.

According to the Seznam Zprávy server, the delay in construction has increased project costs by 50 million crowns. The price of each apartment has thus risen by 150,000 crowns in total. Penta stated to the server that the construction was not halted based on any specific argument, such as the height of the building, architecture, noise, dust, or light. However, the project was still stopped, even though it was in accordance with the urban plan and no serious objections were raised by the authorities.