Nový dvůr, Trappist monastery in Dobrá Voda, Czech Republic
Nový dvůr is a Trappist monastery in Dobrá Voda that combines a restored Baroque manor with contemporary design. The complex sits within a working agricultural landscape of fields and forests that form an integrated whole.
The estate was originally a declining Baroque manor house that was transformed into a Trappist monastery in 2002. It was established as a daughter community of Sept-Fons Abbey in France.
British architect John Pawson incorporated Cistercian design principles in the monastery, emphasizing light, proportions, and clear spatial arrangements.
Visiting allows you to observe daily monastic life and agricultural work in the surrounding fields. The site is accessible on foot with pathways through the buildings and grounds.
British architect John Pawson designed the renovation following Cistercian traditions, emphasizing light and spatial proportions. His work demonstrates how contemporary design can harmonize with monastic ordering principles.
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