Nad Kaminkou, Zbraslav

With the design for a new residential area in Nad Kamínkou, we see development not merely as the provision of housing, but as a catalyst for the sustainable transformation of the entire neighbourhood. Our aim is to convert what is currently a car-oriented and fragmented site into a vibrant, green and excellently connected district that brings together the urban energy of Prague and the landscape and scenic qualities of Zbraslav, serving as a role model for future neighbourhood developments.
The masterplan combines the potential of the busy Elišky-Přemyslovny Street with the extensive, green Borovičky Park. At the western entrance to the neighbourhood, a mobility hub serves as a clear landmark with a lively public square, making a strong urban statement. It enables convenient transfers between car, bus, bicycle and pedestrian traffic and marks the transition to a lowtraffic residential environment. To the east, the park forms a green counterpole with generous areas for nature, sports and recreation.
The neighbourhood mediates both spatially and functionally between these two poles, balancing urban intensity and landscape openness while offering a careful interplay of privacy and permeability. Three green axes structure the area: a communal north axis with a square, orchard and gardens, a blue-green axis with visible rainwater management, and a green boulevard in the south. The architecture follows this logic: Terraced block structures define clear spatial boundaries and lively ground floor areas, while detached city villas create create a smooth transition to the park. Shared courtyards connect architecture and open space.