On Wednesday, 25th June, we went on a roadtrip to Pustevny, Beskydy, where architect Kamil Mrva has shown us the recently finished upper station of the cableway, that will be published in the upcoming issue of ERA21. On the way back we have visited other interesting buildings in Beskydy and its surroundings.

Skupina Českomoravský beton společně se Svazem výrobců betonů vydala všeobecný (základní) návod na použití betonu. Tento návod seznamuje netradiční zábavnou formou s použitím betonu při různých situacích.

We present the first Czech translation of Valéry Didelon’s text from the French magazine Criticat. We have selected it as an example of a thorough independent critique, although it’s not the only possible way to write a critical review. The author’s experience with the criticized building is primarily first-hand in this case because he taught at ENSA Nantes for three years. This building is one of the principal realizations by Lacaton & Vassal and it received a largely positive reception in the regular architectural press.

Belgický výrobce svítidel Delta Light představuje celou řadu zajímavých novinek. Tradičně minimalistické pojetí svých produktů obohacuje o paletu nových sofistikovaných barev, povrchů i tvarů. Rozšiřuje stávající řady svítidel, ale uvádí také zcela nové.

The DOX Centre for Contemporary Art in Prague has significantly expanded its floor space and its programme with the renovation of an adjacent office building and a new courtyard extension. The office interiors have retained their specific 70’s atmosphere thanks to a respectful approach to the original details and building materials. They are now rented to a private international college of architecture. The courtyard, on the other hand, is completely transformed by two new concrete volumes, cast in situ and wrapped in sound absorbing upholstery. The smaller is a rehearsal room, the bigger an auditorium for music, film or theatre events. The intergrown forms are unified by a subdued light grey facade color.