How substantial refurbishment and extension prepared the former Škoda headquarters for contemporary office use.
The project in context
The former Škoda headquarters was substantially refurbished and extended to provide modern offices in Prague’s historic centre.
In an established urban setting, the existing building and street pattern are part of the brief. The goal is not to remove that identity, but to make it compatible with a credible contemporary use.
The best workplace renewals carry an address’s history forward rather than leaving it behind.
Balancing continuity and change
The project retains the significance of an established headquarters address while updating its spaces for modern organisations and working patterns.
Heritage-led development relies on clear priorities: retain the qualities that make the address distinctive, improve the parts that limit present-day use, and integrate new work without overwhelming the original fabric.
Giving heritage a durable future
Protected buildings remain relevant when their character is supported by practical occupation, maintainable systems, and flexible spaces. Continued use is one of the strongest forms of long-term conservation.
For Jungmannova, long-term relevance comes from protecting the project’s defining idea while allowing its spaces, operation, and relationship with Prague historic core to respond as needs evolve.
