In mid-May, there will be a discussion in Prague about the criticized marshmallow

Prague - In mid-May, a discussion about the future of a nearby plot on which a criticized project known as "marshmallow" is to be built will take place in the premises of the Anežka Monastery in Prague. The public discussion is organized by the National Gallery, which manages the monastery, and the Institute of Planning and Development (IPR). Politicians, architects, preservationists, and developers will participate. This was reported by ČTK from the city hall material.
    The six-story building, which is to rise next to the wall of the historic Anežka Monastery in the Prague monument reserve, has recently sparked protests from hundreds of people. The construction would require, among other things, the demolition of the monastery's wall. Supporters of the project argue that they want to enrich the city center with quality architecture.
    For the controversial building, which the investor has been discussing for 17 years, authorities previously issued a zoning decision. Last December, the developer applied for a building permit. Opponents of the construction refer to the negative opinion of the Ministry of Culture and the comments from the National Heritage Institute (NPÚ). However, the project has previously received consent from the city monument authorities.
    The house was designed by the respected architect Zdeněk Fránek. The project has undergone several changes. The facade with windows and balconies grouped into the shape of "smileys" was originally to be in a pink-white color. People therefore began nicknaming it "marshmallow" after the similarly colored marshmallows. Subsequently, the investor abandoned such a form and plans to use muted gray tones. Previously, the site was home to an apartment building that was bombed during World War II.