Molochov, Functionalist residential complex in Letná, Czech Republic.
Molochov is a residential complex that unfolds as a connected ensemble along the street, defined by its continuous unified facade. The structure comprises fourteen interconnected housing units sharing a coherent modernist expression with clear geometric proportions.
The complex was completed in 1938 as a collaborative design by multiple architects who would later flee the country due to Nazi occupation. It stands as an example of prewar modernist housing design in Prague during a period of artistic innovation.
The name refers to the biblical figure Moloch, reflecting the imposing presence that strikes visitors walking along the street. The complex displays the clear geometric language of modernist design with its regular window patterns and horizontal lines.
The complex is located on an easily accessible street in the Bubeneč neighborhood and visible from public space. Visitors can appreciate the facade and the rhythm of its window patterns and balconies from street level.
Since 1964, the complex has been protected as a cultural monument to preserve its original design integrity. Despite its monumental scale, the building remains functionally understated, focusing on housing needs rather than ornamental display.
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