An 11-member jury spent three days at the end of April debating bids for Prague’s new Vltava Philharmonic Hall. Last night, they announced the competition's winner: the Danish studio Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). It’s a decision that's taken years of planning because the new philharmonic needs to fill in some of Prague's gaping holes. For starters, it fills a cultural hole. Orchestral concerts currently take place in the majestic but small ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscriber content Archival content is available to subscribers only. If you have a membership subscription and are are experiencing issues logging in, please try the login below: If you're interested in reading further, why not gain full access to the archives by subscribing? Order your subscription here and we'll send you an invoice. Annual memberships (€100/yr) can also be paid for by credit card, or you can pay month-to-month by clicking here.
Pavel Dobeš (Prague 3): The city’s role in planning is key
The following is a translated excerpt from the Facebook page of Pavel Dobeš, deputy mayor of Prague 3. He's been...
