Portfolieau 2016 ENG

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ST. AGNES PILGRIMAGE CONVENT
Genius loci of the area, changes in history and redevelopment calls for the completion of space
along with predestination by the adjoining monastery - creating a tranquil oasis in the maze
of narrow streets and squares. In the context of precursors the rules of the local area are respected;
character of the riverfront, networks of the Old Town squares with its objects and the preservation
of operational units with the adjacent terrain.
Design of the pilgrimage house with the chapel of St. Agnes follows the Way of St. James to honor
their graves. The concept is greatly minimized and presents only necessary service elements:
accommodation for pilgrims, café, library, lounge, multi-purpose hall, workshops and archives.
Chapel stands for a landmark of the newly established local square, with access to a semi-public
sunken pilgrimage courtyard for the needs of meditation and contemplation.
KAVÁRNA
JÍDELNA
HALA
Surroundings of the buildings is designed in the interests of clarity and easy orientation in space.
The original street and links to the monastery are preserved. There is a possibility of opening
the monastery garden in the eastern part towards the square and connecting to the exposition
spaces of the National Gallery located inside. Volume of the pilgrimage house follows the line
of the convent wall and separates the area from the noisy road of Dvorak‘s waterfront.
Orientation of the entrance follows main public access to the building
and enhances the courtyard garden of the National Gallery
through its north-south axis. Volume clearly defines
the layout of the operational areas and
divides the space with a bond
to the original terrain.
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