CONVERSION OF THE KARLIN BARRACKS

Barracks. The Karlin Barracks. Unused barracks. The impassable barracks. A courtyard as big as a football field. The passages that open the courtyard for natural access from Křižíkova, Vítkova and Prvního pluku Streets. Public access. The courtyard as an urban space. The courtyard as a square. Geometric composition of the courtyard responding to the main flows of people. Horizontal layout that does not try to draw attention away from the classical barracks. Flower beds with greenery providing a pleasant environment with nooks for rest. Cinema and amphitheatre as a cultural amenity serving both art college students and the public. A square running through the centre of the courtyard suitable for cultural events, concerts and outdoor exhibitions.