The headquarters of the conservationists did not give consent for the demolition of the house according to their boss

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ČTK
11.08.2010 23:20
Czech Republic

Prague

Prague - The director of the National Heritage Institute (NPÚ), Naďa Goryczková, denied the claims of the head of its regional office in Prague, Michael Zachář, that the central office of heritage protectors agreed to the controversial planned demolition of a Neo-Renaissance house from 1869 at the corner of the Prague streets Revoluční and Nové mlýny. In a press release for ČTK, she stated that "the responsibility for this heritage-controversial decision lies entirely with director Zachář." A new building is set to rise on the site of the house.
    According to Goryczková, Zachář's claims that his affirmative statement regarding the proposal for the demolition of the house is not his arbitrary decision but was consulted with the central NPÚ office are untrue. "The central office was acquainted with the issue at an informal meeting regarding the project, initiated by the author of the architectural-historical survey of the object, Josef Holeček, who does not represent either the investor or the state heritage authorities. No specific conclusions emerged from the meeting, and it cannot be said that the central NPÚ office expressed agreement with the demolition during the discussions. The responsibility for this heritage-controversial decision lies entirely with director Zachář," emphasized Goryczková. ČTK is verifying Zachář's statements.
    Goryczková stated that until the matter became public, she was not closely familiar with it. Therefore, she has now requested the submission of all materials related to the demolition and new construction so that she can review them thoroughly and take a position. "Given the seriousness of the case, she intends to discuss the project with the Scientific Council of the NPÚ composed of leading heritage experts and creative architects," she added. The Club for Old Prague also protested against Zachář's stance.
    The planned new building, which is to be constructed on the site of the Neo-Renaissance house, is intended to harmonize and complete the more robust context of the Vltava Palace located on the other side of the street and the intimate scale created by the water tower and the Baroque house between it and Revoluční Street. Public services are to be located on the first two floors, with offices above them, and possibly apartments at the very top. The new building is meant to provide a missing termination of the row of houses along the waterfront on the Petrská side of Revoluční Street. The heritage department of the Prague magistrate is examining the latest architectural version of the planned new building.
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