The rich cultural life of Třeboň is significantly related to the activity of the Primary School of Art in Třeboň. That is why it has become the subject of this thesis. Attention is also paid to the development of musical activities in Třeboň throughout the history (at the era of the last Rožmberks, during the National Revival and the painful time of World War I and II and finally at the present time). Among the most important events belongs the foundation of the choir Pěslav (later referred to as Pěslav {--} Ozvěna), the establishment of the Třeboň Philharmonic (which after the World War II became the Třeboň Symphony Orchestra) and above all the establishment of the musical school in 1949. This musical school is dealt with most minutely on the following pages, because it trains not only future members of the before-mentioned amateur ensembles but also prospective experts holding important artistic positions all over our country. At present the Primary School of Art in Třeboň has along with its musical department also younger departments of dance and fine art and its pupils and teachers significantly contribute to the richness of the cultural life of Třeboň.

The issue of the diploma thesis is the design of the philharmonic house in the city of Ostrava. The solution is the concert house which includes the main concert hall with the capacity of 1200 persons. The diploma thesis brings the solution of the object within the context of the environment of Cerna louka in Ostrava and its aim is the solution of mail concert spaces in terms of accoustics and visibility. The thesis includes the design the the pipe organ and all the necessary spaces required by the staff and employees and for the longtime use of the building.

Music listening has experienced one of its major paradigm shifts in this latest generation, taking the step from analogue media into the digital sphere. Today a human can reduce stress levels by limiting noise and disturbances to shut away unwanted impressions, to find peace and tranquility or strength and courage. We as people find various ways of coping with the enormous mass of interactions we come by in modern society, as life in the 21’st century city is a far cry from our humble origins in caves and smaller villages. Through these mazes of the urban jungle we move like waves, opting most often for the path of least resistance, alike that of a dance or the wings of a bird in flight. This motion has caught the fascination of many artists whom have sought to illustrate their dimensional character, the fleeting beauty caught in that of a moment. A beautiful noise of the ocean swell that offer an escape from intrusive thoughts or the hum of a river, the circle of life in a stream of audiovisual harmony. Looking to examples of succesful musical education centres and how multi-purpose venues can blur boundaries so that more inhabitants can enjoy the wonders of live music . What lies ahead for shared musical experiences within public spaces now that we are rather more safe and sound than earlier in history? How will the digital generation change music at a fundemental level?           The thesis like the appended preparatory report tries to grip and understand through a transdisciplinary research method in what ways acoustical spaces in general and concert halls in particular can be designed in such a way as to enhance the experience of sound and nature. The human mind is an exceedingly complex machine that we still do not fully grasp but research finds more links between these cultural and creative parts of the brain, helping us as architects and urban planners make more grounded design decisions.

This study addresses the design of a new cultural center in the Moravian Square – a polyfunctional object with a great concert hall, a small multifunctional hall with operating and technical facilities, parking, customer services for visitors, and areas for employees and musicians. Also, a restaurant & cafe is a part of this proposed project. New space replaces the unsatisfactory conditions of the current residence of Brno Filharmony in Besední dům – too small, unsatisfactory acoustics, and complicated operation. The cultural center, also, serves as a congress center that is currently missing in Brno - a city of trade fairs and exhibitions. The proposition respects the existing character of the park. The capacity of the new proposed design is from three-quarters underground, and therefore makes a way (nebo „space“) for greenery and pedestrians. The designed object consists of one ground and two underground levels. It has a simple shape with a greenery roof, and is incorporated into the existing spaces of the square. The distinctive element of the design is an open outside atrium in the first underground level. The facase is covered with boards (nebo „panels“) made out of Corian® material in a white shade of Glacier White in contrast to glass windows. The supporting construction is designed from monolithic iron concrete.