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This project is about possible usability of military fortifications built before the Second World War on the territory of Czechoslovakia. No less than 10,000 strongholds of the so-called Řopík were built on this territory, which were supposed to defend the republic against Hitler. The project deals with the possibility of modern transformation of several objects that could serve as Museum, Cabin, Sauna, Clubhouse. At the same time, some strongholds stand on important tourist routes, where they could serve as shelters, information objects or objects for an overnight stay. This could create a system of unique cabins throughout the Czech Republic, which would be connected to a dense network of hiking trails. This system would contribute to public interest in these objects and in the history of the entire fortification.

LOCATION

YEAR 

STATUS

SIZE 

PROGRAM

CLIENT

TEAM

COLLABORATION

GRANT

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Prague, Czech Republic

2019

On going

25 m2

Cabin

Private client

Juras Lasovsky, Hanna Johansson

SANG.

STATENTS KUNSTFUND, Danish Arts Foundation

 

BUNKER

Anchor Prague Metro

HISTORY

The bunkers were made to protect the Czechoslovak borders from Hitler's Germany and other enemies. They are densely reinforced that strengthens the concrete and protects it from enemy missiles. The bunkers created a system of fortification know as Beneš line. Due to acceptance of Munich Agreement this system was never used and the bunkers stayed untouched. 

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TYPOLOGY

The bunkers were made of high-quality reinforced concrete. It is densely reinforced with reinforcement that strengthens the concrete and protects it from enemy missiles. The bunkers have specific typology with several plan alternatives. The rounding creates an interesting form, which is complemented by the covering of the shooting range "ears", which gives the bunker a unique character.

BUNKERS  TODAY

CUT + LIFT = SPACE + LIGHT

360° VIEWS

The bunkers have been unused for several decades. A small space without daylight is difficult to use for anything other than military purposes. It is possible to adjust the fortresses in various ways, for example to add other object or buildings. This, however, also changes the character of the the bunker. 

Another possibility is to cut the bunker and lift the upper part. This will create more space in the interior and let light into the bunker.