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The winner found in the student urban architecture competition to give a new look to Nové Háje area in Prague 11
02.09. 2009Entries in this first student urban architecture competition, entitled "Urban Space Metamorphosis", organised by the Architectural Design Office of HELIKA, a.s., came from architectural students in the Czech Technical University of Prague and the Architectural Faculty of Liberec Technical University. The aim of the competition was to find the best possible solution for the residential area which was built in the period from the 1960s to 1980s. The members of the jury judging the competition entries were Acad. Arch. Vladimír Kružík, Ing. Arch. Jana Janíková and Doc. Ing. Arch. Tomáš Brix.
Czech architects from Helika take part in one of the largest housing projects
20.05. 2009On the completion of Stages 1 and 2, the construction project Jége Alley Housing Estate, situated in an attractive residential area in Bratislava, will be offering 506 flats and apartments providing stunning views of nearly the whole city of Bratislava. The architectonically complex project consists of 10- and 12-storey buildings and 21-storey high-rise tower with the essential parking areas, commercial and retail areas and restaurants. The project's developer is FINEP, the head architect is the design, architecture and engineering company Helika, a.s. The first owners of the new plats and apartments will be able to move in the autumn this year.
The magic of the National Technical Library, a building for the new generation
12.02. 2009In less than 8 months the National Technical Library in Prague 6 will open to the general public. Inconspicuously hidden in the middle of the Technical University campus, the building is remarkable for a number of technological and architectural details which are quite exceptional in the Czech Republic at present. The most significant example of this is the power and energy supply system which has been designed and installed specifically to cope with the high demands of the building’s year-round operation.
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National Technical Library: effective reduction in energy costs
21.10. 2008To cope with the high demand on energy consumption, the National Technical Library was designed as a highly energy-efficient building taking advantage of the thermal storage capacity of building constructions. In addition, the building is fitted with a unique heating and cooling system which will greatly reduce energy consumption and effectively help to reduce energy management costs.
The Luhačovice spas have launched plans to build a premise for a billion Crowns
16.10. 2008Luhačovice (Zlin region) - The Luhačovice spa has begun building a treatment, recreational and accommodation complex. According to the firm, total costs to renovate two spa buildings and build several more are estimated at almost two billion Crowns. In order to finance the project the company received a grant worth one hundred million Crowns from EU funds as well as from the regional budget. The company General Manager, Josef Krůžela announced this to journalists today.
