Chalupa Architekti, s.r.o.

Metropol Hotel

Metropol Hotel
© Filip Šlapal

METROPOL HOTEL

Chalupa Architekti

CATEGORY
Hotels

LOCATION
Stare Mesto , Czech Republic

YEAR
2007

ARCHITECTS
Chalupa Architekti , d u m Architekti

AREA
2300.0 m2

PHOTOGRAPHS
Filip Šlapal

Text description provided by architect.

The design of the Metropol Hotel results both from the respect to the context of Narodni trida –“The National Avenue” – as well as from the vision of a contemporary vibrant downtown with metropolitan palaces, cafés, restaurants and shops facing the street and all other things that support and accelerate modern urban life.

Metropol Hotel
© Filip Šlapal
Metropol Hotel
© Filip Šlapal
Metropol Hotel
© Filip Šlapal

Thus, the entire ground floor of the hotel is reserved for an urban café and restaurant which can be fully connected to the street by use of large-size automatically lifted glass panels.

The hotel is draped in a unique fully glazed high-tech façade, a decking, fluently curved at the top.

Depending on the intensity of sunlight, the façade is automatically shaded by the use of motor-operated textile awnings which retract in high winds.

The windows close automatically in case of rain or when a guest leaves the room.

Metropol Hotel
© Filip Šlapal
Metropol Hotel
© Filip Šlapal

Upon opening them the heating and cooling are automatically regulated. Large-sized glazing allows stunning views of the city.

Metropol Hotel
© Filip Šlapal
Metropol Hotel
© Filip Šlapal

The constant changeability of the multiple layers of the façade adds to the active part the building plays on one of Prague’s most exclusive and eventful streets.

Metropol Hotel
© Filip Šlapal


Metropol Hotel
© Filip Šlapal
Metropol Hotel
© Filip Šlapal


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