Amazon Court (2009)
Facts:
Client
Europolis
Area
42,000 m² (24,000 m² above terrain)
Construction sum
€ 35,5 million excl. VAT
Competition
2004, first prize in restricted international competition
Status
Completet 2009
Engineer
ZEF, United Kingdom
RFR, France
Cooperating Architect
ATREA Architects
Awards
2008, MIPIM Architectural Review Future Project Award, Office Buildings
2009, Construction & Investment Journal Awards “Best Office Development”, Amazon Court, Czech Republic
Description:
Amazon Court is a mixed-use, predominantly office development near to Prague’s historic centre. The scheme, along the banks of the Vltava River, forms part of the River City Prague complex, providing offices, shops, housing, hotels and restaurants. The central atrium acts as an internal public square – featuring hanging terraces, water features, trees and flowers, it will be open 24 hours a day, providing a connection through to the Karlinska Nam Park and the leafy river promenade beyond.
The atrium is covered by Foiltech, a transparent lightweight roof material supported by slender rafters, the mullion-free sheeting gives the illusion of being outdoors while insulating the atrium from the noise of the city beyond.
Environmental sustainability has been an important focus in developing the design of Amazon Court – the sustainable strategy takes into account seasonal and daytime/night-time temperature changes.To reduce energy consumption, a specific type of clear glass has been specified allowing natural light into the building whilst minimising solar gain. This sustainable complex can adapt to a range of user requirements – units can be extended or partitioned according to demand. Additionally, glass bridges traversing the atrium at the upper levels double as office space.
The building’s façade consists of a geometric pattern of glazed and white granite sections with alternating flamed or polished finishes. Danish artist Anne Marie Plough has designed the atrium’s internal screens, decorated with foliage patterns inspired by the Amazonian jungle.
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