Kaskády Barrandov
Artworks

The natural stone symbolizes a new beginning after a longer construction pause. Although development had already taken place in Barrandov before, it was the construction of these two new buildings that resumed the previous phase of the project after several years. The stone was therefore placed in front of these buildings in 2014 as a reminder of the continuation of the overall development and as a distinctive symbol of its new beginning.

The bell tower forms a symbolic culmination of the pedestrian axis running across Barrandov. It is a place that metaphorically calls residents together and gives the entire route a clear destination and purpose. At the end of the path, there is no fence or barrier, but an object intended for gathering and spending time together. The metal bell tower by Lukáš Rais stands in the middle of an open space that invites people to sit and relax. You can hear it chime every day at 12 noon and 6 pm.

This work by Lukáš Rais can be seen as an artistic expression of infinity, continuity, and interconnectedness. Its shape, with no clear beginning or end, symbolically reflects the character of the Kaskády Barrandov project, which brings together architecture, landscape, and everyday life into one naturally flowing whole.

Lukáš Rais’s work transforms the wall into an endless cinematic screen. Like a film, it can be viewed again and again — from the square, the tram stop, or during an ordinary walk. It draws inspiration from Barrandov’s film tradition, which is naturally intertwined with this location.

The book exchange box in Barrandov was created based on a design by Lukáš Čeliš. Its television-shaped appearance reflects Barrandov’s cinematic character. Although it is not strictly an artwork, we consider it a beautiful, meaningful, and original element of the public space. In addition to referencing the area’s local identity, it also carries a dimension of human generosity, as it creates space for sharing books and stories among people.

Just as the light changes throughout the day, so too does our perception of public space. The work reminds us that a city does not live only in the moment it is being built, but also in the moments when people live in it, rest in it, and watch it grow.

Mrs Kellerová carried out garden landscaping for us in several locations. However, she does not create ordinary gardens — she strives to turn them into “works of art,” which is how we came to discover her artistic spirit as well. She is like a true fairy, who has left a part of herself here in Barrandov in the form of the Sun and the Moon.

Mrs Kellerová’s Stars symbolically open up a space for imagination, calm, and inner pause. They remind us that even in the midst of an urban environment, a place can emerge that briefly draws people out of everyday haste and offers them a different way of perceiving space. The star motif naturally turns attention upward, toward lightness, dreaming, and quiet reflection.