The magistrate agrees to the demolition of the house on Revoluční, opposed by the NPÚ

The city’s heritage officials agree to the demolition if certain elements of the façade are preserved, such as the wrought-iron balcony railings or the supports above the windows. The investor must also present a proposal to the office on how to handle the preserved details.

NPÚ admits that the interior of the house was significantly damaged during its conversion to a dormitory and then to offices. "The significance of house no. 1502 lies in its harmony with the entire urban structure and the character of the buildings predominant in this part of the heritage reserve," states a document highlighted on the website by the Club for Old Prague. Therefore, the scientific council of the general director of NPÚ does not support the demolition.

According to the municipality, however, the institute does not assess the demolition separately, but in connection with the planned construction. It considers the arguments to be indefinite and therefore unverifiable. Obtaining NPÚ's opinion is mandatory for the investor, but it is not binding.

"We are pleased that we can continue preparations for the construction of a multifunctional building with architect Jiřičná and her team. We believe that this will contribute to the mosaic of interesting Prague buildings and offer a place for meetings to the residents and tourists," said RSJ PE director Lukáš Musil in response to the issued opinion, as reported by ČTK.

The project for the new building was initiated a few years ago by the owner of the neo-Renaissance house, which currently closes Revoluční Street towards the Vltava River. The project was developed by the studio DaM and obtained approval from the heritage officials. However, the Ministry of Culture ruled in the appeals process that the neighboring house should not be demolished.

Two years ago, RSJ joined the project, rejected the original design, and chose Jiřičná to create a different building. The architect presented several variations last year, which she revised due to the objections from the heritage officials. The design also includes the incorporation of a late Baroque house on Lannova Street, which will be accessible through a passage. The new building, costing hundreds of millions of crowns, is planned to house offices and apartments above.