Renovation of the town hall in Jablonec continues inside the historic building

Jablonec nad Nisou - The renovation of the town hall in Jablonec nad Nisou continues not only on the outside but also inside the historic building. Work is being done on the facade repairs and also on the restoration of another meeting room on the southern side of the town hall. The restorers are trying to adapt it as closely as possible to the original form of the town hall's interior. Last year, a similar restoration was carried out on meeting room 203. Within two years, the council chamber located between them should also undergo reconstruction, as stated today by city spokesperson Markéta Hozová.

The Jablonec town hall is a significant building of Czechoslovak interwar architecture. It was built between 1931 and 1933 according to the design of architect Karel Winter. The city is gradually restoring this heritage-protected building, having invested over 35 million crowns in it over the last six years. The city is gradually repairing the windows, facade, and interiors. The entrance lobby has been adorned since this spring with lanterns that had previously been missing as there was not enough money for their production during the construction of the building. A specialized company, Houska & Douda, produced them according to Winter's original plans.

The restoration of the second meeting room will cost about one million crowns, which is twice as much as the first meeting room. Unsightly particle board and fiberboard that had disfigured the room for the past decades will be removed. The electrical installations, air conditioning, and flooring are being changed. Original wooden elements that remained hidden under the particle board cladding are being refurbished. "New elements are also being added according to architect Winter's designs, which were likely never realized due to lack of financial resources," Hozová said.

"We entrusted the production of the chandelier according to the original designs, as well as the lighting fixtures at the entrance, to experts from the company Houska & Douda. In general, we can say that we relied again on proven restorers and local craftsmen," said the office secretary Marek Řeháček to ČTK. The costs of renovating the space were increased not only by the production of the chandelier but also by the large sliding doors that will connect the lounge with the council chamber. Although the appearance of the room will return to the 1930s, modern technologies will also be included. "However, everything will remain hidden from the visitor's eyes," added Řeháček.