Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia

CTU in Prague - Faculty of Architecture

Project idea

The main idea is the first contact of residents in Ethiopia with the Czech Republic. And in this case it´s building of Embassy. That´s why it should especially show respect to the country to which will be serving. And that´s why the first thing is, to try to belong to the surrounding, which is right now very progressive - maybe better said - in this case almost evolution, because Addis Abeba are growing impressively. So it should show all the great conditions on which ideas is good to build and develop in the main city of Ethiopia in Addis Abeba.

Project description

Therefore the project is working especially with space inside and outside of the building as there is the main difference in the conditions of the climate. And that allows in architecture much more playful space in the even obvious and more dedicated functions as are offices, even servicing places as deposits or kitchen.
The area of the embassy is divided into two sections with the main communication - „corridor". On the north is repre part – the repre office and residential of the diplomat. On the south there is part of the officers – their working (two first floors) and living part (two another floors).
The gardens between has always more private and more open spaces, which could be used as they need.
The main representative parts are in marble, serving parts are in stone and the same tone of colour plaster and some small details – in saloons and private places, also toilets there is used pattern of plaster.

Technical information

The building has concrete structure and brick walls made by the local traditions. There are used eucalyptus wood from Ethiopia for the furniture by the design with the cooperation of some Czech artists. The buildings do not need any kind of special energy for working, it is working mainly by the help of worker and the hand care of people as should every human product or creation – taking care with respect.