Block B04 is located in the southeastern part of the Florenc21 area and runs east-west. Its northern boundary is Na Florenci Street, and its southern boundary is the Masaryk Railway Station rail yard. A north-south arterial road crosses the site from the north, and an elevated pedestrian promenade is proposed along the railroad tracks in the southern part.

The block is designed as a residential area with a hotel at its core. It includes retail spaces that enliven both the street and the area beneath the highway.

A total of 158 teams entered the competition for Block B04; 8 advanced to the next round, and four of those reached the finals. The winning design by Team No. 109, consisting of LAN Architecture | P2PA, was selected because it is a well-executed concept that balances practicality with a clear visual identity. Well-organized volumes, a functional layout, and thoughtfully designed spaces create pleasant public areas, apartments facing two directions, and elevated terraces, while also responding effectively to both the expansive train station and the surrounding streets. The hotel and promenade enhance the dynamism of the site, and the careful attention paid to the facade’s articulation, lighting, and the block’s integration into its surroundings elevates the overall quality of the design.

LAN architecture | P2PA

Block B04 forms the southern boundary of the Florenc neighborhood. It is situated at the intersection of dense urban development and massive railway infrastructure. We conceived the proposed buildings as layered structures that will function across various contexts and scales: from a distance, they will appear as mere splashes of color and volumes; up close, they will reveal themselves as sophisticated entities with diverse textures and details.

Despite their diversity, all buildings adhere to the same principles: a strict geometric grid and a simplicity that responds to the specific urban context. Building A defines the axis of the block and serves as its central element. It stands opposite the Desfour Palace and connects the flow of traffic between the square, the pedestrian promenade, and the street. Building B, acting as an imaginary gateway, frames the main road. The hotel, which is the most public of the proposed buildings, is based on a simple geometric grid and offers views both outward and inward.

The southern facade of the residential block, facing east, is intentionally varied and rhythmic. The graphic elements on the facades and balconies are locally inspired and connect the complex of new buildings with the existing neighborhood.