Sekyra Group nears completion of first phase on Rohanský Island development in Prague

Sekyra Group is nearing the completion of the first phase of its large-scale urban development project on Rohanský Island in Prague. The developer has finalized construction of four residential buildings and one office building. The current phase will conclude later this year with the addition of three more buildings. At the same time, work on the second phase of the project is scheduled to begin, comprising four new residential blocks and three office buildings.

The project, located near the city center, began in 2021. The four completed residential buildings offer a total of 220 apartments. The finished office building, Arché, designed by architect Eva Jiřičná, now serves as the headquarters of Sekyra Group. A second office building, which will house Creditas Bank, is set to begin construction this year and was designed by architect Jakub Cígler.

Also planned for this year are two residential towers that will complete the first phase of the project. The second phase will begin with the construction of four residential blocks near the city center, some of which will be designated for rental housing. In addition, three office buildings are to be built along the Rohanský waterfront, with completion targeted for 2028.

Sekyra Group plans to complete the entire district by 2035. The development is expected to provide housing and employment for around 11,000 people, with total investment estimated at CZK 25 billion. The district will also include green spaces, a central square, and a school. A key feature will be a one-kilometre-long promenade along the waterfront, designed as a central public space for the community.

The naming of the streets and public spaces in the new district will reflect a philosophical theme. Streets have already been named after Jan Sokol, Radim Palouš, and Ludwig Wittgenstein. Additional names will include philosophers such as Immanuel Kant, Jacques Derrida, John Stuart Mill, Emmanuel Levinas, and others. Parks will be named after John Locke, Derek Parfit, John Rawls, and Simone Weil. Sekyra Group also plans to name streets in its Smíchov project after notable women.

To reinforce the philosophical identity of the district, an annual philosophy festival will be held starting this September. According to philosopher Adam Lalák, the event aims to present philosophy as an accessible and practical activity, rather than an abstract academic pursuit. The first festival will focus on the theme of “philosophy and space,” and will feature interactive sessions, panel discussions, and cultural programming.

Source: CTK