schwerpunkt Transforms Former Fire Station into Stará Hasička Cultural Center in Brno-Komín
Located in Brno-Komín, Czechia, the Stará Hasička Cultural and Community Center spans 673 m² and was finalized in 2026. This initiative originated from a competition held in 2019 aimed at transforming a former fire station into a vibrant cultural center and revamping the nearby public square. The Statutory City of Brno and the Brno–Komín Municipal District are the clients. The design team comprises Filip Hermann, Štěpánka Úlehlová, and Janosch Welzien. The total project expenditure reached 2.2 million euros, excluding VAT. Structural engineering was provided by Václav Losík, with various specialists handling plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. MANAG served as the general contractor, while Invista Craft managed joinery and GreenTop implemented the green roof. Photographs were taken by Matej Hakár, with curation by Nina Vuga.
Key facts
- The Stará Hasička Cultural and Community Center is located in Brno-Komín, Czechia.
- The project was designed by schwerpunkt and completed in 2026.
- It originated from a 2019 architectural competition to convert a former fire station into a cultural and community hub.
- The competition also included redesigning the adjacent public square, used for festivals, Christmas celebrations, concerts, and other public gatherings.
- The client is the Statutory City of Brno and the Brno–Komín Municipal District.
- The total area is 673 m², with a built-up area of 325 m² and usable floor area of 522 m².
- The plot size including public spaces is 1902 m².
- The project cost 2.2 million euros excluding VAT.
Entities
Artists
- Filip Hermann
- Štěpánka Úlehlová
- Janosch Welzien
- Nina Vuga
- Matej Hakár
- Václav Losík
- Martin Kratěna
- Michal Kysilka
- Tomáš Novotný
- Jan Vodehnal
- Lukáš Konečný
- Karel Kříž
- Pavel Cihelka
- Michal Havlík
- Anna Tomšejová
- David Hora
- Jaroslav Zuna
Institutions
- schwerpunkt
- Statutory City of Brno
- Brno–Komín Municipal District
- MANAG
- Invista Craft
- STAK-D
- REMA
- Qualibau
- ETNA
- Jansen
- KEIM
- Rako
- iGuzzini
- Aluprof
- Barlinek Wooden Floors
- Cewood SIA
- Dorsis
- MASKOP 99
- Nora
- PREFA
- Woodyglass
- GreenTop
- Zahradnické úpravy sro
Locations
- Brno-Komín
- Czechia
- Brno
- Czech Republic