Improving of the current space of chateau Jezdkovice and its surrounding

Abstract

Architecture is the thoughtful making of space. (LIK)

A vital part of what represents a city’s character, and a sense of community is its history, culture, and ultimately the constructions for social communications. The monuments and old buildings we can find in a city work as a link to our past. Without a link to the past, we will finally forget about those who came before us. They are an important source of history. They not only illustrate the history of a city but also play a significant role in a city’s cultural and economic well-being. Many old constructions have been preserved and repurposed, working as start-up incubators, galleries, libraries, and cultural spaces for public use. The preservation and renovation of the Cheatu situated in Jezdkovice, a village approximately 12 km far from west of the district town of Opava is the subject of this project. The village was founded after 1220 in the Stebroske district and belonged to the Velehradske monastery. The building of the Cheatu is in Baroque design with a renaissance garden next to it. The Chateau from the beginning of the 17 century has witnessed various transformations from the demolition of some parts, reconstruction, and renovation to the introduction of some new functions. Currently, few spaces of the building are utilized for a small shop, library, municipality office, and a handy warehouse for the needs of the office. The key aim of this project is to improve the current space organization and use the entire space for more adequate functions regarding the futuristic and current needs of the area.