Proksa Architects

About us

My connection to the process of design is deeply rooted in my fascination with photography and film, which has accompanied me throughout my professional development. This fascination with the visual heavily influences my architectural outlook, which I understand as the creation of images through the spatial understanding of individual spaces.
—Jan Proksa

Our Vienna-based office is specialized in individual solutions for custom projects in: interesting interior and landscape design, small and large scale buildings, sculpture, and urban planning. Each member of our team of specialists brings their own unique experience to the table as we approach the needs of a new client or a new project.

Working in a team ensures that there is time and space to accompany the design process from its initial conception to its final construction and subsequent interior design. We believe that a project can only be successful when the goals and expectations are clearly communicated between client and architect, so that we can work together to achieve a result that we are both proud of.

Projects

Modern materials, innovative technological processes, detailed projects, a personal approach, and respect for the environment and nature.

RUDOLF BUCHBINDER HALL GRAFENEGG

4th prize in architectural competition – conversion of the Grafenegg riding school into a concert hall

SECURITY CENTER MEIDLING

Urban competition – the “town beneath the town” and a new “town above the town.”

EXTENSION OF THE SCHOOL IN SALZBURG

Competition – transformation of a concrete skeleton from the 1960s into a modern school that is compact and sustainable

PRIMARY SCHOOL IN KOMORANY

This primary school forms a link between town and nature, valley and hills. Emerging effortlessly from the southern terrain, the new school complex opens out onto the urban from the woodlands.

CULTURAL CENTRE IN ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE

1st prize in architectural competition. Contemporary architecture in harmony with a nationally-listed historic building.

SCULPTURE OF MARIA THERESIA

The monument to Empress Maria Theresia represents the essence of the term sovereign: noble in presence of a high social order and military position.

VILLA IN PERCHTOLDSDORF

The profile and façade of the new structure recall forgotten elements of traditional Viennese architectural craftsmanship.

BRICK GARDEN WITH BRICK HOUSE

The house emerges from the garden; the garden merges into the house. The garden is the extension of the house; the house is the fence of the garden.
Czech Architecture Award 2017 – finalist
Big SEE Award 2019 – Ljubljana

NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY CENTRE

A competition for the new headquarters of the National Cyber Security Center – Black Fields in Brno.

HOUSE IN DUBŇANY

Urban lines in a small village in Dubňany (CZ).

HOUSE: FELIX

The rubber façade, a bold statement radiating blackness. A durable object, its own shadow.

HOUSE: TEREZA

Counterpoint: an existing structure finds a new balance through the addition of foreign elements.

WIEN MUSEUM

A concept for the extension of the Wien Museum, a referential building at the Karlsplatz in Vienna, Austria.

TOWER FOR THE CATHEDRAL IN PILSEN

An open ideas competition for the second tower of the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew in Pilsen. The reminiscence of the past.

INTERIOR: KINDERGARTEN, BŘECLAV

The interior design of a kindergarten in Břeclav (CZ) is inspired by children's paintings and graffiti. The main goal was to create a cheerful space for kids.

PRIMARY SCHOOL RIETHÜSLI

A primary school, a gym, and a kindergarten in St.Gallen (CH). The dramatic landscape creates new public and semi-public spaces for children. New space for games and learning.

RECONSTRUCTION OF A CULTURAL CENTER IN VODŇANY

An open architectural competition for the small town Vodňany in the south of Bohemia (CZ). A cultural pavilion in the middle of a park as a delightful place to rest.

Media

Here is a collection of articles about my work and interviews with me that have been published in a variety of international media contexts.

2019 Journal Architektur/Wettbewerbe (A)

2017 Fachmagazin Architektur 05/2017 (A)

Casopis Intro 2017 (CZ)

Domus

Archdaily

A10

Baunetz

Nextroom

dwell

Dearchitect.nl

Archiweb

Hospodarske noviny

Contact

Feel free to get in touch to set up a personal meeting. Let’s discuss your ideas and take the first steps toward your new harmonic space.


Jan Proksa
—Architect ZT

Franzensgasse 19/3
1050 Vienna
Austria

+43 1 802 70 00
office@janproksa.com

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