
Bus Terminal - Dvůr Králové nad Labem
Architectural Study: 2022 (Architectural Competition – 2nd Prize)
Project Area: 12,000 m²
Client: City of Dvůr Králové nad Labem
Author: Jan Mackovič
Collaboration: D. Čižmářová, M. Kušiak, M. Molitor
Visualisations: Authors’ archive
The proposal introduces a new urban park featuring mature trees, modeled terrain, play elements, and comfortable spaces for everyday use. Within this green structure, a new bus terminal is sensitively integrated. Its slender white columns and floating roof appear among the tree trunks, creating the impression of a light “white pavilion” set within the park — a calm green oasis in an otherwise chaotic commercial zone.
From an urban planning perspective, the functional use of the area remains unchanged; the primary objective is the modernization of the bus station and the cultivation of its overall character. The existing site is dominated by extensive asphalt surfaces connected to parking areas of nearby retail buildings, resulting in an unwelcoming environment. The proposed landscape design visually subdivides the space and restores a human scale. Based on the spatial requirements of bus maneuvering, an “island” configuration is adopted, with a central platform and terminal building. The platform axis follows the direction of 17th November Street, along which traffic circulation and parking bays are organized. This transport zone is complemented by a recreational park area and a green strip extending toward the main street.
The architectural concept emphasizes spatial openness — the original shelters and main building are removed. The overall design is structured as a system of “rings”: from the outermost green belt, through the bus circulation surfaces, to the central platform with the terminal. The canopy architecture is subtle and lightweight, featuring a steel structure with a sheet metal or fiber-cement soffit. The terminal has a glazed envelope, using clear glass in publicly accessible areas and frosted glass where privacy is required. The chosen materials — concrete, steel, and glass — ensure durability and ease of maintenance.














