Dům Radost
Dům Radost (translated from Czech: House of Joy) is a functionalist building in Prague, Czech Republic. It is located next to Winston Churchill square in Žižkov district. It was built from 1932 to 1934. This 52 metres (171 ft) high building with 13 floors and cross floor plan inspired by French architect Le Corbusier was once the tallest office building in the country. The complex serves as offices, apartments, theater, cinema, cafe and observatory since 2019. Since 1964, it is a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
| Dům Radost | |
|---|---|
Palác všeobecného penzijního ústavu | |
Dům Radost in 2012 | |
| Former names | Dům odborových svazů |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Functionalism |
| Location | Žižkov, Prague 3 |
| Address | náměstí Winstona Churchilla 1800/2 |
| Coordinates | 50°5′4″N 14°26′33″E |
| Construction started | 1932 |
| Completed | 1934 |
| Height | 53 metres (174 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 13 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Karel Honzík, Josef Havlíček |
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