New flats and commercial premises in the centre of Ostrava

Ostravská brána (The City Gate) residential building is situated in the very historical centre of the city. As can be deduced from the project’s name, a new unique apartment block is to be constructed in the location near the Kostelní Square where the original city gate used to stand, only 200 meters from the central Masaryk Square.

Modernity and history hand in hand

Ostravská brána (The City Gate) is a perfect example of an interesting modern architecture observing the latest global trends and, at the same time, reflecting the history of the city. The development vision pursued by the Metrostav joint stock company and the architects of the renowned architects studio Kuba & Pilař took into account the urban disposition of the location at the very beginning of the project work. Ostravská brána (The City Gate) housing project is a classic example of timeless housing which is not pretentious at all, but attracts attention by its innovative architecture. The principal advantage of the residential building is its location in the very centre of the city, i.e. its close proximity to services, transport, entertainment, as well as historical monuments. The strategic position of the building, only 200 m from the Masaryk Square, will be appreciated by active people wishing to live or run business in the city centre, preferring quality and originality and acknowledging modern trends not only in architecture but also life style.

Modern city building – prospective place to live

Ostravská brána (The City Gate) residential building will offer 37 flats ranging from two-bedroom to four-bedroom ones, and commercial premises intended for shops and establishments providing services. Most flats with dwelling areas ranging from 64 to 119 sqm are situated on the 2nd to the 5th storey, with the first above-ground storey and the first elevated storey being reserved for commercial premises and technical equipment of the building. The project entails a total of seven business units and an original two-storey café with an outdoor terrace. A resting zone, i.e. a relaxation area adjoining the building, will be created. The owners of the new flats in the centre of Ostrava are sure to appreciate the fact that a below-grade parking area will be provided in the building, too.

Timeless building with elegance

Ostravská brána (The City Gate) is certainly an innovative project, and in certain sense, it is intended to be the first truly new and modern dwelling project to be constructed in the very heart of the city. The residential building has been conceived as a timeless elegant house of a very simple shape, made of durable materials. It has been designed in a so-called “urban style”, i.e. as a building without balconies, deep loggias and large glass surfaces. The only exception is the south-west façade with loggias directly facing the Kostelní Square. Its light curvature corresponds to the ground plan of the building, with the outreaching Kostelní street corner supported with a carrying bracket. A passage has been designed on the other side of the building. Both these elements enable views form the Biskupská Street to the Kostelní Square and, on top of that, they optically widen the Kostelní Street.

Building at a crossroad

The building consists of two principal parts which are completely separated, yet closely related. Thanks to them, the residential and business zones of the building are perfectly interconnected, with the passage being available not only to the house dwellers but also other inhabitants of the city of Ostrava. They will also be enabled to use the new walkway interconnecting the Kostelní Square and the bank of the Ostravice river. The new dwelling project will thus form a certain central point never overseen by anyone walking from the city centre to the bank of the Ostravice.