Kolektivní dům in Zlín, Cultural monument in Zlín, Czech Republic
The Kolektivní dům is a residential building in Zlín featuring modernist design with large shared spaces spread across multiple levels. It combines individual apartments with commercial areas and community facilities all connected through a network of corridors and stairs.
This structure arose during Zlín's industrial growth from the Bata Shoe Company's plan to build functional housing for workers. The approach shaped how the city developed and shows how major employers of that era created living solutions for their staff.
The building embodies ideas about shared living, with common rooms designed to bring residents together in daily interaction. You can still see today how these shared spaces shaped the way people lived side by side.
The building is located near the city center and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors can observe the exterior architecture and the openings to different areas from the public street.
Every apartment follows the same measurements and floor plans, reflecting an efficient approach to space usage. This standardization was innovative for its time, making construction and living more affordable and faster to complete.
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