AFRY Chosen as General Designer for Prague’s Savarin Palace Redevelopment Project

AFRY Chosen as General Designer for Prague’s Savarin Palace Redevelopment Project

(IN BRIEF) Crestyl Group has selected AFRY as the general designer for the Savarin Palace complex, a prominent urban development endeavor in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic. This project involves the revitalization of a historical area and has been designed by renowned British architect Thomas Heatherwick. The Savarin complex covers 15,000 square meters and comprises four interconnected sections, including the restoration of existing historic structures and the creation of new public spaces with greenery, courtyards, and commercial areas. AFRY’s role encompasses adapting the architectural design to comply with Czech regulations, overseeing technical facilities, preparing documentation for permits and zoning decisions, and providing site supervision during construction. The project aims to harmoniously blend modernity with Prague’s rich historical heritage, making it a significant and innovative undertaking in the region.

(PRESS RELEASE) SOLNA, 8-Dec-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Crestyl Group has chosen AFRY as general designer in the Savarin palace complex, one of the most notable urban development projects in the Czech Republic, in the very centre of Prague. The project will redevelop the historical area. Architectural design by British Heatherwick Studio.

The Savarin complex, a 15.000 square meter site, is one of the largest urban development projects in the centre of Prague. The project consists of four interconnected parts, including the careful reconstruction of existing historic buildings and the creation of a completely new public space with greenery, courtyard open space and commercial areas.

Construction has started with the renovation of the Baroque palace in Na Prikope Street. Crestyl Group, owner and developer of the Savarin project, has chosen engineering and design company AFRY as the general designer for parts of this ambitious complex.

“We cherish the project in our hearts, and we want it to fit perfectly into the overall vision of Prague. That’s why we’re planning to renovate all the dilapidated historic buildings and bring life to the courtyard,” says Simon Johnson, director of Crestyl Group.

The overall architectural vision and form of the Savarin project is in the hands of world-renowned British architect Thomas Heatherwick. The design is inspired by the context and rich historical heritage of Prague ⲻ from grand Baroque palaces to ordinary houses with pavilions and courtyards.

AFRY’s role is both the localization of the architectural design to comply with Czech regulations, and the complete design of the operational and technical facilities. As the general designer, AFRY is responsible for the preparation of documentation for the zoning decision, for the building permit and for the selection of the construction contractor. During construction, AFRY will also perform site supervision.

“This project is exceptional in terms of its significance, location, price, overlapping into history and culture, and cooperation with the world’s top architects. We are very pleased to be involved in this ambitious event, collaborating with Thomas Heatherwick. Furthermore, the complexity allows us to apply completely innovative and non-standard procedures and solutions. As general designer, we will help take the project from vision to reality,” says Ivo Šimek, Country Manager Czech Republic and Slovakia, AFRY.

AFRY provides engineering, design, digital and advisory services to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society. We are 19,000 devoted experts in industry, energy and infrastructure sectors, creating impact for generations to come. AFRY has Nordic roots with a global reach, net sales of 24 BSEK and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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Media Contacts:

Anna Magni
Head of Communications, Infrastructure, AFRY
+46 10 505 39 74
anna.magni@afry.com

Ivo Šimek
Country Manager Czech Republic and Slovakia, AFRY
+420 60 271 51 94
ivo.simek@afry.com

SOURCE: AFRY AB