Smíchov City SM8 Location City: Prague, Czech Rep
The transformation of a former brownfield site into a vibrant new urban district
The transformation of a former brownfield site into a vibrant new urban district
Key Info
- Includes:
- Residential, retail, food & beverage, services, and public realm
- Area:
- 27,000 m² GFA, 8,0450 m² Chapman Taylor's GBA
- Status:
- Concept design.
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Block SM8
Block SM8
Chapman Taylor has played a key role in the design of SM8, the latest residential block within the landmark Smíchov City masterplan in Prague. Following the successful completion of earlier phases SM1/2 and SM3.
High-quality housing
High-quality housing
SM8 comprises 12 residential buildings and plays a key role in shaping a new residential quarter. The development integrates high-quality housing with active ground-floor uses such as shops, services, and restaurants, helping to create a lively and well-connected neighbourhood. Tree-lined streets and generous public realm spaces are also central to the design, enhancing environmental quality and supporting a comfortable microclimate.
Varied architectural styles
Varied architectural styles
The architectural approach draws on Smíchov’s historic 19th-century urban structure, reinterpreting its orthogonal streets and perimeter block typology for modern living. Rather than a single large complex, the block is broken into individual buildings, each with its own identity and architectural language, creating a varied yet cohesive streetscape that reflects the character of traditional European city development.
Collaboration defines the project, with Chapman Taylor, A69, edit!, and LZ ateliér each designing individual buildings
A contemporary model of urban regeneration
A contemporary model of urban regeneration
As part of the wider Smíchov City vision, SM8 contributes to a large-scale development that will ultimately deliver homes, workplaces, public spaces, and infrastructure for thousands of residents and workers. The project exemplifies a contemporary model of urban regeneration, combining density, mixed-use programming, and high-quality design to create a sustainable and socially active city district.
