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.
Two decades of lagging Czech construction must end, says chamber boss
The Czech construction sector has failed to keep pace with the growth of the economy over the last twenty years. While...
