Construction of Nový Rohan begins on Prague’s Rohanský island

J&T Real Estate has officially commenced construction of its largest development to date, the Nový Rohan project, on Rohanský Island in Prague’s Karlín district. The launch was marked by a foundation stone ceremony on July 29, initiating work on the first three residential buildings—Prokop, Vincent, and Barbora—which are scheduled for completion in early 2028.

The project includes approximately 1,000 apartments and several mixed-use buildings combining offices, retail, and services. The total investment is projected to exceed CZK 15 billion. The urban layout is designed to ensure permeability, with public green courtyards providing access to a riverside cycle path and the planned Maniny metropolitan park.

Preparatory works, including utility relocation, began last year. Construction of the first phase was awarded to a joint venture of Metrostav DIZ and Systémy SIS, with projected costs for this stage surpassing CZK 1 billion.

The architecture of the development is the result of a competitive selection process involving multiple studios. Domestic firms such as LOXIA, UNIT, KAAMA, and under-construction are participating, alongside the Slovenian studio Bevk Perović arhitekti. The UNIT studio designed the Vincent and Prokop buildings, while KAAMA created the Barbora building. LOXIA is overseeing the overall architectural coordination of the project.

According to Jana Mastíková, LOXIA’s lead architect, the concept is based on traditional block construction adapted for modern use. The layout aims to ensure good lighting, views, and pedestrian flow, with a focus on architectural variety across the neighborhood.

The development will also include a new elementary school for 900 students, which is expected to be completed by 2029. J&T Real Estate will contribute CZK 260 million to the school’s construction, which will be carried out by the City District of Prague 8.

The location benefits from direct public transport access, with the Invalidovna metro station and tram lines nearby, and sits adjacent to a key cycling route that connects central Prague to its outskirts.

Deputy Mayor of Prague 8, Radomír Nepil, described the project as a long-term collaboration between the city, local authorities, and private investors. He highlighted the broader regeneration plan, which includes the creation of a new city park and the integration of education and public life into the district’s design.

The names of the residential buildings—Prokop, Vincent, and Barbora—are drawn from local history. They commemorate saints whose names were inscribed on church bells that were confiscated and shipped from Rohanský Island to Hamburg by the Nazis during World War II. In tribute, J&T Real Estate supported the #9801 initiative to cast a new 9,801-kilogram bell, which will be installed in the future Maniny park.