“The representatives of Prague have made an important decision for the creation of a new concert hall, which will become the impetus for starting the much-needed transformation of the neglected Bubny-Zátory area and the creation of a new and modern city district on the left bank of the Vltava,” Thus, at the beginning of his statement, the deputy mayor of the capital assesses the situation. m of Prague for the area of ​​territorial development Petr Hlaváček. The project of a separate Philharmonic building is thus slowly emerging into a concrete form.

Thus, one of the largest international architectural competitions is being prepared since the unsuccessful implementation of the National Library, which, as is well known, did not arise from the winning design. Jan Kaplický in Letná. What similar buildings, which had the same ambitions, became significantly more expensive for cities in the end?

New neighborhood, new city

The building of the Vltava Philharmonic in Prague, according to the recommendations provided by the Henning Larsen studio, was to have a total of three halls: the main one – the concert hall, up to for 1,800 spectators; small hall for chamber music with capacity 500 seats and multifunctional for other genres and types of events with a capacity of up to 700 seats. The main concert hall should install world-class acoustics and facilities in line with 21st century standards, making it a cultural center for musical life in Prague.

Official data on the plans and function of the new landmark of Prague sound promising, but it is also necessary to reduce the risks that such a project may have a major impact. So far, the new philharmonic orchestra in the Vltava region in Prague 7 has been talked about in rough and idealistic visions. It is not possible to describe how important this project can play on an international scale, but also on a regional scale in the development of the area brownfield Bubny-Zátory, where a completely new district capacity similar to Prague’s Vinohrady is to be built.

“Now we have to determine and announce the conditions of the international architectural competition so that the goal of the project is fulfilled – and that is a new, open and fully used public cultural space for all visitors and especially Praguers.” Jiří Pospíšil, chairman of the United Forces for Prague representative club, said.

What about money?

First of all, it is necessary to emphasize that building such a cultural dominance in the current economic instability may not be easy at all. He will probably find out the financial possibilities of Prague so that the international of big visions does not become just a poor imitation of a dream that cannot be fulfilled.

Two examples that Prague probably wants to approach show that creating a progressive and interesting architecture of similar significance requires a sufficiently secure financial cushion.

This is the recently opened Hamburg Philharmonic, which has become radically more expensive than the original ones CZK 8 billion to the incredible CZK 24 billion. No one denies that the work of the Basel office Herzog and de Meuron is unique, but it is one of the warnings that Prague may also encounter. The iconic opera house in the Australian capital Sydney has experienced a similar story today. It was originally supposed to stand 7 million Australian dollars and the final budget closed on the astronomical part 102 million Australian dollars.

“The project will help not only start the revitalization of the Bubny – Zátory area, but will significantly strengthen Prague in a global context,” summarizes Ondřej Boháč, Director of the Institute of Planning and Development of the Capital City of Prague m Prague (IPR). Let us hope, in the name of public finances, but also the development of the capital, that this vision will be fulfilled and that the project of the Prague Philharmonic will not turn into an uneconomical project that will only bring problems. Consequently, there could be a long-term mistrust in the implementation of such important urban buildings, which is needed by every healthy and prosperous society.

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