Jakub Vavra, Arina Kohutka
student
CTU in Prague - Faculty of Civil Engineering
Czech Republic
Interior Design
The project is driven by the idea of transformation — turning a forgotten, fire-damaged castle into a place of memory, light, and cultural renewal. The… more
Roberto Zanini
advisor
Universita IUAV di Venezia
Italy
quality architecture that is born from the place, from the study of the site, the flows, the… more
Your project presents a deeply poetic and powerful architectural narrative — transforming a fire-damaged castle into a space of light, memory, and renewal is a concept rich with emotional and spatial resonance. The contrast between the immovable stone ruins and the delicate leaf-shaped glass canopy is not only visually stunning but symbolically profound. This is more than preservation — it’s transformation through design.
o deepen your conceptual and technical development, here are a few reference projects that align with your intentions:
Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos – Moritzburg Castle Museum (Germany)
A brilliant example of intervention in ruins — they use minimal, modern elements to enhance and reinterpret history without overpowering it.
Chateau de Castelnaud Restoration (France) by Philippe Prost
This work combines careful historic restoration with contemporary insertions, giving new life to a medieval ruin through subtle detailing and structural clarity.
Kunstmuseum Basel Renovation by Christ & Gantenbein (Switzerland)
A lesson in creating dialogue between old and new — their intervention is rigorous, respectful, and rich in atmosphere.
Light Pavilion by Lebbeus Woods + Christoph a. Kumpusch (China)
A sculptural glass and steel intervention inside a heavy concrete shell — much like your “leaves within stone,” it is ephemeral yet anchored, architectural yet poetic.
This project demonstrates that you think not only as a designer, but also as a storyteller and cultural interpreter. Keep nurturing this balance between technical skill and poetic sensibility — it’s a rare strength. Dive deeper into adaptive reuse, memorial architecture, and biomimetic design, all of which intersect with your vision.
Your work reminds us that architecture has the power to heal places and people — don’t stop pursuing that.