06/10/2026
A wonderful essay in Disegno about Jihlava Municipal Arena, a new multifunctional venue by CHYBÍK + KRIŠTOF.
Helen Gonzalez Brown writes: The arena in Jihlava, Czechia, replaces an ice rink built in the 1950s that had fallen into disrepair. “The steel trusses were too thin to sustain any fire resistance, and the arena was actually falling apart,” Chybík explains. “There was a 30-year debate about whether they should keep the arena in this original location, or move it outside the city.”
‘Reimagining public space has become a cornerstone of Chybík + Krištof’s work,’ she continues, ‘particularly in the practice’s hometown of Brno.’
Speaking with Disegno, Ondřej Chybík explains: “As an architect, you have to find the right moments to celebrate the beauty of the city and to create this relationship between citizens and their public facilities.”
Read the full article via Disegno
📸 Graphic by ; image by Fabrice Fouillet.