Šárka department store in Prague 6 to be demolished and replaced by residential development

The CPI Property Group is planning to demolish the Šárka department store in the Červený Vrch housing estate in Prague 6. The building will be replaced by a new residential complex developed in cooperation with a commercial partner. The project will also involve improvements to the surrounding public spaces, developed in collaboration with the Prague 6 district office and the Institute of Planning and Development (IPR Prague).

As part of the project, an urban-architectural competition has been announced to determine the future appearance of the area. According to CPI Property Group’s project manager, Petr Beránek, the goal is to enhance civic amenities and create new commercial spaces for shops and services to support the revitalization of the central area of the estate.

In line with local requirements, the new residential building is expected to include a restaurant with a social hall and space for medical offices. The competition will also address the design of the surrounding public areas, including the pedestrian axis connecting the Na Dlouhém lánu Primary School and the Arabská Gymnasium.

According to Prague 6 Deputy Mayor Václav Kožený (ODS), integrating the investor’s project into the broader planning of the area will help guide future coordinated development. Mayor Jakub Stárek (ODS) added that the city’s goal is to establish a local center that connects different parts of the housing estate while creating a functional and attractive space for residents.

Local residents have had the opportunity to engage in the planning process through exhibitions, public meetings, and an online survey.

Applications to participate in the design competition are open until 7 April. A jury will then select seven to eight teams to present their concepts by June. From these, three to four finalists will move on to a second round to further develop their proposals, which will be presented to the public in the autumn. The jury is chaired by Slovak architect and urban planner Igor Marko. The competition is organized by planning consultancy ONplan.

Source: CTK