The Old Town Gate

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Who we are

Who is behind the project?

One of the investors Pavel Baudiš and architect Marek Tichý

TaK Architects

The designer of the project is architect Marek Tichý, head of TaK Architects. They took up the implementation as the winners of an international competition. Together with his team he has been involved in renewing the Prague urban space for more than 30 years. He is behind the new face of buildings such as the Na zábradlí Theatre and the Electrical Enterprises. He has received a number of prestigious awards for his work, including the BigSee Award.

Metrostav

General Contractor
Construction firm Metrostav merges two divisions’ expertise for the multifaceted project.

R2G

Behind the idea of the Old Town Gate is the R2G family investment office of Oldřich Šlemr, Pavel Baudiš and Eduard Kučera, Czech entrepreneurs whose companies have gained renown worldwide. The project also has strong personal importance for them as they and their families have been living in Prague all their lives. They are personally tied to the site and wish to see it flourish.

Fairmont

Hotel Operator
Accor, encompassing the Fairmont brand, is chosen for its respect for architectural integrity and emphasis on local color and culture.

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Media coverage

All media coverage is available in Czech only.

Reportér

Summer 2023

An interview with architect Mark Tichý reveals the different levels of work behind the restoration of the brutalist building of the former InterContinental Hotel.

E15 Magazin

March 2023

The article presents various aspects of sustainability in the project and how they fit into the concept of the city of the future.

Prima Living

June 2023

The article recalls the work of architect Karel Bubeníček, who co-designed the hotel building, and gives a glimpse into what it will offer visitors and residents of Prague in the future.

Archiweb.cz

October 2022

The article describes how the reconstruction of the former InterContinental Hotel in Prague reveals layers of brutalist architecture and inspires the search for ways to save them.

Intro

Autumn 2022

An extensive article examines in detail the unique element of the ceramic façade of a hotel building and the process of its restoration, one-to-one, in order to preserve the authentic appearance of the structure.

Podcast PodCastle

August 2022

The author of the project, Marek Tichý, describes the reconstruction of the hotel and its surroundings in a podcast by the National Heritage Institute and places the story in a broader architectural context.

Magazine Proč ne!

June 2022

Eduard Kučera, one of the investors, and Kryštof Mucha, executive director of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, present the plan for a new film festival focused on classic films, with the Fairmont Hotel as its centrepiece.

Czechcrunch

June 2022

The author of the project, Marek Tichý, describes in an interview how the new architectural solution will help the end of Pařížská avenue become part of the city's organism again.

Forbes

April 2022

The article describes a tour of more than six thousand square meters of the revitalized area of the project, which has already come to life thanks to unique virtual reality technology.

ASB Magazine

March 2022

Architect Marek Tichý speaks about his approach to the reconstruction of the former InterContinental hotel during a panel discussion on renovations of historic buildings.

Forbes

December 2019

Project investors Oldřich Šlemr, Eduard Kučera and Pavel Baudiš talk about how they want to change Prague together for the better.

”We closely collaborate with preservationists, artists and local suppliers of materials in order to fulfil our commitment to preserve the unmistakable character of the edifice.”

Contact

If you have any questions about the project, feel free to contact us at info@staromestskabrana.cz or use the specific contacts below for relevant aspects of the project.

Interested in the latest information about the project?

Lease of commercial premises

Are you interested in renting retail space? Please contact Cushman & Wakefield for leasing information.

Jan Kotrbáček, Head of Retail CEE jan.kotrbacek@cushwake.com

Petr Řepa, Senior Consultant
petr.repa@cushwake.com

Fairmont Golden Prague Hotel

Information about Fairmont Golden Prague Hotel can be found on the website goldenpraguehotel.com, which includes a contact form.