Skanska begins construction of Czech Republic’s largest wooden apartment building in Prague

Skanska has launched construction of its D.O.K. residential project in the Radlice district of Prague, a 1.6 billion CZK development that will feature the country’s largest wooden apartment building upon completion. The project, scheduled for delivery in 2027, will comprise three buildings with a total of 177 apartments.

Located on a redeveloped brownfield site along Radlická Street, near the Radlická metro and tram station, the complex has been designed by Jakub Cigler Architects. The scheme includes the “Dřevák” building, which will set a new benchmark for timber construction in the Czech Republic.

“The D.O.K. area creates a calm, well-structured inner courtyard, offering views of the adjacent natural landscape and the Radlická Valley, while maintaining both connection to the surroundings and a sense of privacy,” said Jakub Cigler, founder of the architectural studio.

Apartment layouts will range from compact 1+kk units to larger 4+kk homes with terraces, as well as one 5+kk unit. Prices start at around CZK 6 million for a 34 m² 1+kk and reach up to CZK 24 million for a 115 m² 4+kk. All buildings will meet the highest energy efficiency standards and incorporate sustainable features such as green roofs and water recycling systems.

The project comes amid recent regulatory changes that have expanded the permissible height for wooden structures from 12 meters to 22.5 meters, enabling more ambitious timber developments. Until now, multi-storey wooden residential projects have been rare in the Czech Republic, with notable examples including UBM’s Timber Prague in Řeporyje, part of the Arcus City complex, and planned rental housing projects in Žďár nad Sázavou by Dostupné bydlení České spořitelny.