Greeting visitors to the A1 office building by renowned architect Eva Jiřičná, in Rohan City in the Czech Republic, is a spectacular installation which transforms the lobby into a work of art. In this prestigious architectural context, the fondly named “Bionic Wall” becomes a compelling contemporary sculpture, made entirely of HIMACS. The project demonstrates the extraordinary thermoformability of the solid surface material through fluid 3D forms with distinctive visual impact.
The building stands on one of the main streets of the Rohan City development, on the outskirts of Prague, and is distinguished by its compact form and a fully glazed façade giving the entire structure a sense of transparency. A1 is the work of internationally renowned architect Eva Jiřičná, whose vision has resulted in a functional, contemporary and light-filled workspace.
To protect the exterior glazing, a ventilated façade made of perforated metal has been installed to not only reduce solar radiation in the warmer months, but also to lend visual dynamism to the building envelope, with an organic design inspired by the lightness of clouds and the rippling surface of water.
Similar inspiration informs the interior of the building with the dramatic “Bionic Wall” made of HIMACS Alpine White creating an unforgettable decorative feature in the reception area. Visible from the street, it also captures the attention of passers-by with its unique presence. Modelled after the Voronoi diagram, the sculpture mimics the geometric structure of cells, creating a harmony of organic forms — and an interplay between shadow and reflection as varying light conditions evolve throughout the day. This continuous but subtle transformation brings the project alive, creating a dynamic dialogue between the installation, the setting and the observer’s gaze.
The complex task of crafting the wall feature was undertaken by A.M.O.S. DESIGN, who supervised every step of the process. The entire HIMACS sculpture is anchored to the rear concrete wall via a customised load-bearing system to ensure structural stability.
The project comprehensively demonstrates the ability of HIMACS to create striking and original installations with a powerful aesthetic, through the malleability and thermoformability of the material, allowing for fluid surfaces, ambitious designs, sensuous curves and much more. Robust and non-porous, the material not only offers creative freedom, but also ensures strength and durability, together with superior hygienic, fire-retardant and stain-resistant properties. HIMACS is particularly suitable for surfaces in working environments that must withstand intensive daily use without sacrificing beauty or functionality.
The “bionic wall” is complemented by an elegant reception counter, also crafted from HIMACS in the classic Alpine White shade and characterised by sinuous shapes that echo and engage with the decorative cladding. Both are enhanced by an LED lighting system that illuminates the base of the desk, generating effects that highlight the gentle curves of the monolithic reception and the visual impact of the decorative wall.
Bio Eva Jiřičná
Born in Czechoslovakia, architect Eva Jiřičná has lived in London since 1968, where she worked with architect Richard Rogers before partnering with architect Jan Kaplický at the FUTURE SYSTEMS studio. Co-founder of the AI DESIGN studio, based in London and Prague, she was awarded the Order of the White Lion — the highest national honour of the Czech Republic — by the President of the Republic in 2024.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project: Bionic Wall
Architect: Eva Jiřičná | AI DESIGN www.aidesign.cz │ @ai.design
Investor: SEKYRA REAL ESTATE
HIMACS specialist fabricator: A.M.O.S. DESIGN s.r.o. │ amosdesign.eu │@amos.design HIMACS supplier: Polytrade CE │ www.polytradece.cz │ @polytrade_ce
Material: HIMACS Alpine White S028 | www.lxhausys.com/eu │ @himacseurope
Photo: Jiří Šebek
Project website: https://www.lxhausys.com/eu-en
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