Bachelor's Thesis

Restoration of the Functionalist Cinema at the Brno Exhibition Centre

Final Thesis 3.12 MB Appendix 59.98 MB

Author of thesis: Miroslav Novák

Acad. year: 2025/2026

Supervisor: Ing. arch. Adam Guzdek, Ph.D.

Reviewer: Ing. arch. Martin Špiller

Abstract:

The topic of this bachelor’s thesis is the renovation of a functionalist cinema at the Brno Exhibition Centre. The primary objective of the project is to restore the original functions of the cinema and café, complemented by an expanded use of the main hall and associated ancillary spaces. These areas are designed as multifunctional facilities intended for social events, exhibitions, and other cultural activities.
Another key objective of the renovation is the partial restoration of the building’s original character, particularly through the removal of non-original elements in the café and terrace and uncovering of the original spiral staircase. The proposal also addresses improved accessibility by introducing a new secondary entrance from the northern edge of the site, allowing access without the need to pass through the exhibition.

Keywords:

bachelor’s thesis, Functionalism, restoration, Brno, exhibition, Brno Exhibition Centre, cinema, café

Date of defence

08.06.2026

Result of the defence

Defended (thesis was successfully defended)

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Grading

C

Process of defence

Student představil svůj návrh. Po té bylo přečteno hodnocení vedoucího bakalářské práce a dotazy a přípomínky oponenta. Na dotazy bylo zopovězeno obstojně. Dále probíhala rozprava. Dotazy: parkování, chybějící kótování, popisy jednotlivých výkresů, provozní řešení, provedení realizací detailu, bezbariérovost wc, točité schodiště, skladba střechy. hospodaření s dešťovou vodou.

Language of thesis

Czech

Faculty

Department

Ústav architektury

Study programme

Architecture of Building Construction (BPC-APS)

Composition of Committee

doc. Ing. Miloš Kalousek, Ph.D. (předseda)
doc. Ing. arch. Petr Dýr, Ph.D. (místopředseda)
Ing. arch. Tomáš Pavlovský, Ph.D. (člen)
Ing. Jana Krupicová, Ph.D. (člen)
Ing. arch. Petr Otépka (člen)

Supervisor’s report
Ing. arch. Adam Guzdek, Ph.D.

Grade proposed by supervisor: B

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BP2026-hodnocení vedoucího Novák Miroslav.pdf 143,97 kB

Reviewer’s report
Ing. arch. Martin Špiller

Grade proposed by reviewer: B

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Posudek oponenta [.pdf] 468,41 kB

Responsibility: Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Odstrčilová