FEET ON THE GROUND – HEAD IN THE CLOUDS

With architects Eva Jiřičná and Petr Vágner in attendance, along with representatives from First Skyscraper s.r.o., Crowdberry, Svoboda & Williams, the city of Ostrava, and regional media outlets, a ceremony to lay the cornerstone of the Ostrava Skyscraper took place on August 11th, 2026.

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Intense work has begun on the site on Ostrčilova Street. The first step toward building a new skyscraper similar to the one in Ostrava is stripping the original structure down to its skeleton and disposing of waste material in an environmentally responsible manner.

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In recent years, Ostrava has transformed into an attractive regional center on the Czech-Polish-Slovak border, where approximately 10 million people live within a 120 km radius. Strategic location, quality infrastructure, high level of education, support for science and research, and a favorable investment climate – all of this gives the city the potential for dynamic growth.

In April, the Mrakodrap project received a final building permit, so construction work will begin no later than this summer. The sale of its residential units has now entered the 2nd phase.

Part of the skyscraper's transformation is a sensitive approach to its surroundings. The construction of a new parking garage with a capacity of over 170 spaces will free up space for new sidewalks and park landscaping. Residents can look forward to a quieter zone full of trees and relaxation areas right under the windows of their homes.

Our city is definitively confirmed as the center of modern Czech architecture in 2026. In addition to the reconstruction of our skyscraper, a new concert hall building is being built in the neighborhood and a historic slaughterhouse is being revived. The project on Ostrčilova Street is a key piece of this puzzle that is changing the face of Ostrava into a self-confident European city.

Living in the heart of the city means having culture literally around the corner. The coming months will bring a festival atmosphere to the streets of Ostrava, from concerts on Masaryk Square to exhibitions at the Plato Gallery. Future residents of the skyscraper will have all of these centers of activity within a few minutes' walk.

The reconstruction of the skyscraper is not only about aesthetics, but also about sustainability. The project includes the use of modern heat pumps and intelligent energy management. The goal is to create modern housing that is friendly to the environment and the wallets of future tenants.

Ostrava is investing in public space around the Antonín Dvořák Theater, which will increase the attractiveness of the entire location. New paving, benches and water features will create a pleasant walking route from this part of the city towards our skyscraper, which will become a natural landmark.

In one of the upper parts of the skyscraper, a private terrace will be created exclusively for the residents of the building. It will serve as a place for informal meetings, morning coffee or evening stargazing over Ostrava. We want the skyscraper to be not just a place to sleep, but a real home.

The 1st sales phase of this residential project in Ostrava has been launched. A new website is now available, featuring an intuitive navigation menu to help those interested in living in Mrakodrap easily find their way around the site.

Svoboda & Williams has signed an exclusive agreement to sell 111 residential units in the unique Mrakodrap project in Ostrava.

The city is expanding the network of cycle paths, which will allow future residents of the skyscraper to quickly connect to relaxation areas by the river. An active lifestyle is an integral part of our concept, which is why the project also includes a spacious and safe cycle shed right on the ground floor of the building.