After more than a century, the so-called fourth quadrant of Victory Square (Vítězné náměstí) will finally be completed. The development will offer Prague’s largest multifunctional complex, featuring residential and office spaces, retail stores, services, restaurants, cafés, and a new cultural center. Construction is expected to begin in two years.
Earlier in July, concerns were raised about the current appearance of Victory Square, which serves as the symbolic heart of Prague 6. Some local residents have expressed dissatisfaction with the new clay surface that replaced the previous lawn and worn footpaths between Svatovítská Street and the mouth of Dejvická Street as part of a medium-term revitalization effort.
According to Marek Zeman, spokesperson for Prague 6, the clay surface was created based on a temporary modification study by the Living in Green landscape studio. From the beginning, it was understood these were temporary adjustments until the implementation of Pavel Hnilička’s winning design from the 2018 architectural competition for the complete revitalization of Victory Square.
The municipality has now announced in a press release further planned transformations for Victory Square, specifically the completion of the missing quadrant in the northwestern section between Evropská, Šolínova, and Jugoslávských partyzánů streets. The area is set to be transformed into a vibrant and functional urban space.
A Dutch-Czech team comprising Benthem Crouwel Architects and ov architekti won the international architectural competition for the completion of the fourth quadrant. Their design builds upon Antonín Engel’s original concept from the 1920s and will feature Prague’s largest multifunctional complex. The development will include residential spaces, offices, retail stores, services, restaurants, cafés, and most importantly, a cultural center spanning over 3,000 square meters.