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04<br />
CHILDREN`S ISLAND<br />
CITY SPA AND SPORTS<br />
The island is inseparably linked with the history of its owners and names. It forms an important urban part of Janáček`s<br />
riverfront in the place of the locks corridor. Along with the “Střelecký“ and “Slovanský“ islands, it connects both banks of the river<br />
in the area north of Jirásek`s bridge. Each of the islands is concieved ideologically acording to its utilization - the Children`s island serves<br />
as the “body“ - for sports, communication, entertainment and recreation. It was already connected before by a second bridge to the<br />
embankment - which is recently in the proposal and follows the axis leading to the Petřín`s lookout tower. The main purpose is to provide<br />
access to the island and all its parts, including access to water. Visual axis contonuously permeates the island from “Žofín“ untill it reaches<br />
“Švandovo divadlo“ square. Specific approach to the terrain raises a smooth transition between the height differences of the riverfront<br />
using the roofs of the original volume of café and a new mass of the city spa. The island and the objects on it communicate with each<br />
other thanks to the regular mass deployment.<br />
Sensitively intersecting surfaces distinguished by its utilization, the terrain game and forms of the volumes and objects extends the concept.<br />
The surface of the city spa and the original café roof gets green. Regularly placed ascends and descends outline a multifunctional tribune<br />
in the centre of the island, which can serve as an amphitheatre for watching various matches or social activities. All parts are wheelchair-<br />
-accessible. Northern part of the island is preserved in reference to history. both of them offer unique views and relaxation areas.<br />
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