Archinect - News 2024-05-01T08:54:26-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150295024/feilden-mawson-envisions-new-art-and-architecture-campus-for-one-of-the-czech-republic-s-top-universities Feilden+Mawson envisions new art and architecture campus for one of the Czech Republic's top universities Josh Niland 2022-01-18T18:35:00-05:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/69/695dbe75af7b4e3054b1ec4f6c3042a3.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>A much-needed upgrade is coming to one of the most popular universities in the Czech Republic thanks to plans for a new art and architecture campus for <a href="https://archinect.com/schools/cover/39896652/brno-university-of-technology" target="_blank">Brno University of Technology</a> from <a href="http://www.feildenandmawson.com/" target="_blank">Feilden+Mawson</a>&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.famarchitekti.cz/" target="_blank">FAM Architekti</a> studio.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b2/b29ee144386f7c5173e871be202a8cc8.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b2/b29ee144386f7c5173e871be202a8cc8.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: Feilden+Mawson / FAM&nbsp;Architekti</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6f/6f3347d85291e4499cc90bc040815b05.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6f/6f3347d85291e4499cc90bc040815b05.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: Feilden+Mawson / FAM&nbsp;Architekti</figcaption></figure><p>The Prague-based entity is responsible for the transformation of a 19th-century former army barracks into what will become the new home for both the architecture and fine arts faculties. A full-scale extension of one of the two main extant buildings will provide architecture students with design studios, a library, and auditorium space while the fine arts facilities only require minor additions and alterations. Each will be connected through a large new opening which houses a cafe.<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e8/e8fbc12038d8a51128b31c74aa23b912.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e8/e8fbc12038d8a51128b31c74aa23b912.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: Feilden+Mawson / FAM&nbsp;Architekti</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/44/447bf400fb713bbb6f91b35335aaa2ed.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/44/447bf400fb713bbb6f91b35335aaa2ed.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: Feilden+Mawson / FAM&nbsp;Architekti</figcaption></figure><p>FAM is envisioning the architecture facility as an open floor plan with &ldquo;sort of a studio landscape.&rdquo; A large central atrium stands...</p>