The renowned architect Daniel Libeskind is making a strong statement in Prague: with the Sekyra Flowers, an ensemble is being created in the new district of Rohan City that unites architecture, philosophy and community.
A visionary project in Prague is taking shape. The New York architectural studio Studio Libeskind, led by world-famous architect Daniel Libeskind, will create with the “Sekyra Flowers” an architectural landmark at the centre of the new Prague development Rohan City. The distinctive residential buildings are set to become not only the focal point of the future district but also an artistic statement about freedom, community and the future.
Around 500 apartments will be built across four exceptional residential complexes. In total, this phase of Rohan City will see the creation of 1,650 flats with an investment volume of CZK 15 billion. For Libeskind, it is his first project in the Czech Republic – and at the same time the first occasion on which the internationally acclaimed architect brings his vision into Prague’s public space.
The streets and parks of the new district will be named after prominent philosophers. This will make Rohan City the first “philosophical district in Europe.” In the long term, the establishment of a National Centre for Reading Culture with a library is also planned, which could become part of this urban phase. The entire project is expected to be completed by 2035, with an overall investment volume of around CZK 30 billion.
Architecture as an expression of ethics and community
“Sekyra Flowers will be an architectural contribution to Prague’s current flourishing and my homage to this enchanting city,” said Daniel Libeskind. “The buildings are being created in the heart of Rohan City and are among the most interesting and ambitious works I have ever designed. For me, architecture is not just about shaping forms, but about creating spaces that embody openness, community and the future.”
Luděk Sekyra, Chairman of the Board of the Sekyra Group, sees in the project far more than a purely architectural task: “Sekyra Flowers will be a bold symbol of Prague’s renewal and, at the same time, an expression of four values – freedom, justice, truth and friendship. Like flowers, values need care – just as cities, buildings and communities do.”
A new urban heart for Prague
The new central square – an integral part of Libeskind’s design – will form the heart of Rohan City. It is conceived as a place of civic and community life, a piazza that enables encounters, neighbourhood and reflection.
Daniel Libeskind: an architect of global influence
Seventy-nine-year-old Daniel Libeskind, born in Łódź and based in New York, is one of the most influential architects of our time. His works range from museums and university buildings to iconic skyscrapers. Among his best-known projects are the Jewish Museum in Berlin, the master plan for Ground Zero in New York, the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester, and the Vanke Pavilion for Expo 2015 in Milan.
Libeskind’s signature is characterised by emotional depth, symbolic geometry and a dialogue with history – elements that will also be tangible in Prague.
A green district with a future
Rohan City has been under development since 2021 on the site of a former industrial area on the banks of the Vltava River in Prague 8. The plan includes architecturally sophisticated residential buildings, modern office blocks, areas for services, recreation and sport, as well as a school and extensive green zones. Almost half of the total area will consist of parks and public spaces.
If everything goes according to plan, around 11,000 people will live and work in Rohan City by 2035 – in a district that is set to combine urban density, sustainability and culture in a unique way.
