The CHYBIK+KRISTOF office project is composed of five elongated, distinct sections, branching out and extending into the forest. Each branch houses a different department. Inside, the workspaces are organized around shared internal areas. Additionally, the courtyards projected between each module provide a space for interaction for the building's users and, in turn, reinforce the connection between the offices and their surroundings.
The new building aims to serve as a model, paving the way for the greater use of wood as a building material in the Czech Republic. Currently, the lack of a solid structure makes it difficult to approve large-scale wooden buildings.
Although it is one of the oldest and most durable building materials, wood is quickly establishing itself as the new standard in contemporary architecture. This phenomenon is due to its renewability and low carbon footprint, which align with sustainability parameters.
The project clearly reflects the motto "Lesy sobě" (Forests for You), which advocates maximizing the value of local wood through domestic processing. Based on traditional building practices, complemented by contemporary technologies, the project team aims to reinsert wood at the center of the Czech construction industry.
"Wood is the material of the future: deeply rooted in our heritage, but also one of the most versatile, high-performance, and renewable resources. When designing for the forestry industry, we saw wood as the natural choice, embodying the very essence of its mission. This project aims to lay the foundation for large-scale timber building construction in the Czech Republic and serves as an invitation to fully utilize the potential of this material and the expertise that underpins it."
Ondrej Chybik, Founding Partner of CHYBIK + KRISTOF.
