hýlačka was always a popular spot for tourists. in addition, it used to be a place where people could meet and enjoy various types of entertainment – from amateur theatre to small exhibitions.
the atmosphere of the place and the iconic and unique shape of the original observation tower hýlačka led us to respect this structure in many aspects – a logical outcome was a wooden framework built on a hexagonal basis and orientation of the main viewpoints towards the historical centre of tábor. the design of the new observation tower is a kind of translation of the original tower into the modern architectonic language while the essence and fundamental values remain unchanged.
there are two hiking trails leading to the object, a zoo was built in the area and there is a playgroung and a sports areal in the adjacent forest park.
our goal was to embed the observation tower into this mosaic in a way that it would stand out only visually – we perceive it as a traditional element of větrovy . the concept thus deals not only with the tower itself but also with its surroundings. we would recommend to use the neighbouring grass area as a place where to put benches, picnic tables and wooden playground elements.
the observation tower would become a traditional spot for tourists again and would offer much more than just a beautiful view.
in cooperation with. ing. arch. tomáš bouma a msc. arch. adam hašpica