Public furniture for Prague

Bridging Prague’s Past and Future through the traditional sculpting fused with modern design.

Prague, the ancient capital city of the Czech Republic, boasts a fascinating history, spanning from its Romanesque origins to its flourishing during the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque eras, during which it served as the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia. Each district in Prague exudes its own distinctive atmosphere and unique charm.

Client:
Prague

Year:
2017

Team:
Aleš Boem, Michal Froněk, Jan Němeček

Photography:
Jan Malý

Awards:
Red Dot Award 2019 – Best of the Best

When designing furniture to complement this rich heritage, we sought to infuse a sense of antiquity into the pieces that would harmonize with the city’s timeless allure.

The whole family of the new furniture is very diverse, it was important to create a design identity that could fit for all the pieces.

Utilizing cast metal parts, meticulously shaped as sculptural elements, we were able to strike the perfect balance between modernity and tradition.

A diverse array of benches tailored for a city boasting both a historic core and contemporary environs. This versatile collection ensures seamless integration into diverse landscapes. Crafted with organic interplay of cast legs and armrests, echoing historic aesthetics while prioritizing ergonomic comfort.

The inclusion of four-legged benches with retaining supports, inspired by 20th-century designs, harmonizes with sleeker, two-legged counterparts, catering to the city’s modern districts.

Old Town Bench

Park Bench

New Town Bench

New Town Bench Low

Park Table

A range of bins, from small units to large-capacity and sorted waste containers. The simplified design, based on basic circular shapes, ensures versatility throughout the cityscape, with an unobtrusive visual presence.

The metal body, featuring an anti-vandal structure, is complemented by an upper frame detail with an inward slope for easy disposal, along with continuous circular projections on the roofs.

Large waste bin

Small waste bin

Plastic waste bin

Bike Racks, Bollards and Railings with delicate details complement the collection in organic continuities thanks to the technology of cast aluminum.

Bicycle rack

Bollards

Railings

Railings