Přerov City Hall 2026: 1969 Modernist Renovation

The reconstruction of Přerov City Hall by architecture practice atelier gram converts a closed administrative building completed in 1969 into an open, multifunctional civic facility in the Czech Republic. The project preserves the original steel structure and reinforced-concrete panels while introducing new spatial, material, and technological layers to fulfill contemporary standards for energy efficiency, fire safety, user comfort, and long-term utility. A transparent glazed staircase on the south facade serves as the primary architectural intervention, linking municipal administration areas with exhibition zones, informal meeting spaces, and publicly accessible destinations.

The existing structure represents a specific era of modernist public architecture defined by functional layouts and an inward-looking relationship with its surroundings. This overhaul tackles the evolving role of public administration by orienting the building toward T. G. M. square and incorporating functions that extend beyond standard municipal offices. The design establishes the town hall as civic infrastructure where circulation, meeting spots, exhibition areas, and administrative desks connect within a more accessible spatial network.

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Attached to the south facade facing the urban square, the new glass-enclosed staircase acts as the central organizational spine of the renovation. It provides continuous vertical movement between levels while making pedestrian circulation visible from the public streetscape. Alongside its core transit function, the staircase accommodates exhibition zones and informal gathering spots, pulling activities traditionally confined to internal corridors closer to the building envelope.