Construction of new concert hall in Ostrava begins

The construction of a new concert hall in Ostrava officially got underway on Friday. The foundation stone was laid in the presence of President Petr Pavel and the US architect Steven Holl, who designed the new building.

The construction of the concert hall, which is connected with the reconstruction of the House of Culture of the City of Ostrava, is expected to last until 2027. The entire project is expected to cost approximately CZK 4 billion. The new complex will be used as a music, cultural and educational facility and will also house the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra.