ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
The conversion of the complex is based on the principle of reuse— maximising the use of existing structures, which we consider the most ecological approach to building resources.
whole. The château, silo, administrative building, new houses, square, and riverside park now form a single organism— one that retains its memory while offering high-quality living.
New Buildings
The building enclosing the square is conceived as a three-storey volume in light brick with white metal elements and a flat roof. It intentionally distinguishes itself from the historic structures, its contrast underlining its contemporary character. Instead of balconies, it offers loggias and terraces.
The second new building stands by the water channel and the river. It is a simple five-storey cuboid with a façade of red exposed brick, large French windows, and a combination of loggias and balconies. Its regularity and openness establish a direct relationship with the river.
For us, the conversion of the Rye Mill complex represented an exceptional opportunity to demonstrate that industrial heritage can become the cornerstone of a new, sustainable, and authentic neighbourhood.
Studio- mar. s architects www. marsarchitects. cz Author- Martin Šenberger Photographer- BoysPlayNice( www. boysplaynice. com)
Technical Solution and Sustainability Features
The conversion of the complex is based on the principle of reuse— maximising the use of existing structures, which we consider the most ecological approach to building resources. The project incorporates green roofs and a rainwater management system that supplies the restored channel.
Structural interventions were demanding: in the oldest building, the original timber silo had to be replaced with reinforced concrete slabs; in the newer section, a system of concrete cellular bins was removed, fragments of which were retained in the interior as a reminder of the past.
Genius LociThe project evolved in close dialogue with the investor, the family-owned construction company Auböck Bau, which has Austrian roots and a branch directly in Boršov. The owners have a strong affinity for industrial architecture, and our shared ambition was to carry out the conversion sensitively yet confidently.
The entire project is founded on a simple principle: to preserve as many industrial elements as possible, complement them with clearly articulated contemporary interventions, and create a harmonious
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