Villa Above the Water / 3AE
Villa Above the Water by 3AE is a refined family residence located on the edge of a small village near Prague. Designed as a quiet dialogue between architecture and nature, the home anticipates the evolution of its…
Petr Polák photography
Petr Polák is a Czech architectural photographer based in Brno, Czechia. His work is characterized by a refined use of light and geometry, capturing the spatial essence of architecture with clarity and subtle atmosphere.
Collaborating with architects and design studios across the Czech Republic and beyond, Polák documents cultural buildings, residences, and commercial projects. His photography is valued for its compositional precision and quiet sensitivity to place.
LOCATION: Brno, Czechia
Family House in Mature Garden / Mimosa Architekti
The Family House in Mature Garden by Mimosa Architects is a serene retreat that harmoniously integrates architecture with nature. Located in Vraný, the residence sits within a lush, mature garden that slopes gently toward the nearby stream.
Weekend House in Bohemian Paradise
Nestled on the picturesque outskirts of Hrubá Skála, this modern weekend house seamlessly blends into the idyllic landscape of the Bohemian Paradise Protected Landscape Area. Designed with deep respect for the region’s rich history and natural beauty,…
Cottage in Šumava / Markéta Cajthamlová Studio
Located within the pristine Šumava National Park in Northern Italy, the Cottage in Šumava by Markéta Cajthamlová Studio adheres to strict building regulations while seamlessly blending with its surroundings. The architects chose a traditional cottage form to…
The Forgotten Barn / Karnet Architekti
The Forgotten Barn by Karnet Architekti is more than just a renovated building; it’s a harmonious blend of past and present. Václav and Marie have created a space where history is honored, and modern living thrives. This…
Apartment Building at the Foot of the Hill
To deal with the form of a residential building in the middle of a small village, not a city, was an interesting challenge for us. The existing non-functional production area was also losing its sense in this…
Double Gable House / PRO-STORY
A single row of old semi-detached family houses remained surrounded by concrete blocks of flats, creating an exceptional private island of gardens inside a high-rise residential area of the Pilsen–Lochotín district.
Kamenice Villas / NEW HOW Architects
In recent years, the village of Kamenice has experienced an influx of residents and the associated construction boom. The original village is being urbanized and urban-type architecture is emerging, especially in the center of the village.