Kolonáda, Functionalist colonnade in Luhačovice, Czech Republic.
Kolonáda is a 126-metre-long modernist colonnade built in 1947–1951 to Oskar Poříska's design. Its central Vincentka Hall, 26 metres long and 8 metres high, has a glass ceiling and two rows of artificial-marble columns; the Small Colonnade stands to its left and the Great Colonnade, with the former Amandka spring, to its right.
Architect Oskar Poříska designed this structure in the mid-20th century as an expression of functionalist principles. It was built as an integral part of the spa town's development as a health resort.
The colonnade serves as a central meeting point where spa visitors gather to drink mineral water and spend time together. It forms the heart of the town's wellness culture and social life.
The colonnade is open during daylight hours and allows visitors to collect mineral water from fountains while staying protected from rain and weather. The covered structure makes it easy to walk through and spend time without getting wet.
The 2019 renovation recreated the colonnade's floor mosaic, about 1,600 square metres of ceramic tiles, as a costly replica where original elements could not be restored. The work, led by architect Mirka Chmelařová of S-projekt plus, cost 115 million crowns, mostly covered by European Union funds.
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