Smíchov – V botanice, Prague 5

In 2022, PDS launched its first architectural competition for an urban residential development in Prague. The site in question was a small plot in Prague 5, situated near the Baroque Portheimka Villa, not far from Anděl metro station.

The architectural competition was launched in March 2022, with 30 architectural practices from the Czech Republic and abroad submitting entries. In August 2022, the winner was announced – the Prague-based practice Atelier bod architekti.

Project preparation took place in 2023 and 2024; amongst other things, the requirements of the heritage conservation authorities regarding modifications to the project were addressed. In June 2024, the documentation for the planning permission process was submitted to the building authority, which commenced the initial stages of the process in August 2025. The planning permission decision is expected to be issued during 2026, following which an application for a building permit will be submitted. Construction will follow the progress of the planning permission process, with work expected to commence no earlier than 2027.

The project envisages flats and a retail ground floor.

Visualisation © Atelier bod architekti