CITY IN THE CITY - BB Centrum

02 | November 2011 | English | www.bbcentrum.czInterview with Radim Passer,Chairman of the Board, PASSERINVEST GROUPBB CENTRUM IS A SMALLCITY IN THE CITY

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NEWS AT BB CENTRUMBB Centrum Shuttle ServiceExtendedThe shuttle service significantlyfacilitates personal transport to thecomplex, making it faster. Being inoperation on weekdays from 7 amto 7 pm, the BB Centrum buses andtheir stops can be easily identifiedthanks to a distinctive logo andcolour scheme.Two bus routes are currently at yourdisposal and, moreover, the launchof a third route is in the pipeline in orderto improve transport to the northern partof BB Centrum. In connection with thisnew route, changes in the overall timetablecan be expected from November2011. The new service will be in operationbetween Budějovická C Metro Stationand Olbrachtova Street, running along theroute of Želetavská – Brumlovka – andback (see map), and in peak hours therewill be always two buses. The existingroute remains in operation from BudějovickáC Metro Station along Brumlovka,Za Betou, Brumlovka and back.BAAROVAAROVAResidential ParkPIMARYSCHOOLELIJÁŠBaarovaŠKOLYU MICHELSKÉBAAR PARKTELČSKÁPRAGUE CENTRE,BERLIN, DRESDENBuilding EU POMNÍKUFILADELFIEFILADELFIEBuilding CŽELETAVSKÁRESIDENCEBB C - Villas(Office park)Building B Building ABrumlovkaDJEMNICKÁVYSKOČILOVABrumlovkaVYSKOČILOVABETAALPHABRUMLOVKAZA BRUMLOVKOUZa BetouCOMMUNITYCENTRE5. KVĚTNA (D1) AIRPORT, BRNO, BUDAPESTVÁCLAVA SEDLÁČKABudějovickáMETRO - Line CBudějovickáBudějovickáGAMMAVIENNA, WARSAW, MUNICHBB1BB2Budějovická > Brumlovka > Za Betou > Brumlovka > BudějovickáBudějovická > FILADELFIE > Brumlovka > Budějovická4

NEWS AT BB CENTRUMShuttle bus – BB1BUDĚJOVICKÁ > Brumlovka > BRUMLOVKA, ZA BETOUFree public transportWORKING DAY (X)4 45 56 67 00 12 24 36 48 78 00 12 24 36 48 89 00 12 24 36 48 910 11 23 35 47 59 1011 11 23 35 47 59 1112 11 23 35 47 59 1213 21 33 45 57 1314 09 21 33 45 57 1415 09 21 33 45 57 1516 09 21 33 45 57 1617 09 21 33 45 57 1718 09 21 33 45 57 1819 1920 2021 2122 22BRUMLOVKA, ZA BETOU > Brumlovka > BUDĚJOVICKÁFree public transportWORKING DAY (X)4 45 56 67 04 16 28 40 52 78 04 16 28 40 52 89 04 16 28 40 52 910 14 26 38 50 1011 02 14 26 38 50 1112 02 14 26 38 50 1213 02 25 37 49 1314 01 13 25 37 49 1415 01 13 25 37 49 1516 01 13 25 37 49 1617 01 13 25 37 49 1718 01 13 25 37 49 1819 02 1920 2021 2122 22Shuttle bus – BB2BUDĚJOVICKÁ > FILADELFIE > Brumlovka > BUDĚJOVICKÁFree public transportWORKING DAY (X)4 45 56 67 11 22 27 32 37 42 47 52 57 78 02 08 14 20 26 34 41 48 57 89 07 17 27 37 47 57 910 17 37 57 1011 17 37 57 1112 17 37 57 1213 17 27 37 47 57 1314 10 23 30 36 43 49 56 1415 02 08 14 20 26 32 38 44 50 56 1516 02 08 14 20 26 32 38 44 50 56 1617 02 08 14 20 26 32 38 44 50 57 1718 04 11 18 26 33 40 48 1819 1920 2021 2122 22FILADELFIE > Brumlovka > BUDĚJOVICKÁFree public transportWORKING DAY (X)4 45 56 67 13 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 78 04 10 16 22 28 36 43 50 59 89 09 19 29 39 49 59 910 19 39 59 1011 19 39 59 1112 19 39 59 1213 19 29 39 49 59 1314 12 25 32 38 45 51 58 1415 04 10 16 22 28 34 40 46 52 58 1516 04 10 16 22 28 34 40 46 52 58 1617 04 10 16 22 28 34 40 46 52 59 1718 06 13 20 28 35 42 50 1819 1920 2021 2122 225

NEWS AT BB CENTRUMBB Centrum Web Pages ina Brand New DesignThe web presentation of BB Centrumcan be found in a new, friendlier-to-useand more original form at www.bbcentrum.cz.We briefly introduce developerPASSERINVEST GROUP as a companywhich has created and realised the ideaof BB Centrum. You will receive there thelatest comprehensive information aboutthis multipurpose complex, and the essentialfacts and figures about completedand planned buildings alike.Also, you will find a list of all the BBCentrum shops, services and cateringfacilities in a summary form, along withall useful information and contact dataabout the services. Everything that ishappening at BB Centrum JUST NOWcan be discovered in the column“Latest News and Hot Tips”. You canalso download and browse our Catalogueof Services or the BB Centrum Reviewonsite magazine.New Catalogue of Services forYour Handbag or Your PocketDeveloper PASSERINVEST GROUP hasinnovated the Catalogue of Services of BBCentrum. This list of all the BB Centrumshops and services in a summary form– aside from being available from racksat the reception area of the BB Centrumbuildings – will also be distributed withinclose proximity of BB Centrum.Moreover, the new shape of the Catalogueof Services is designed to fit into yourpocket or handbag. Besides the descriptionand opening hours of particular retailunits, it contains a clear map to help youget where you are heading.The Catalogue is also available inelectronic form at www.bbcentrum.cz.REaSTaURaCEKaVÁRNYOBCHODYSLUŽBYBaNKOVNICTVÍSPORT, RELaXzDRaVOTNICTVÍKATALOG SLUŽEB7

TENANTS NEWSNová Karolina Park Is Coming toLife in the Heart of OstravaThe construction of Nová Karolina Parkgot underway again in the very heart ofOstrava after several months’ shutdown.In addition to PASSERINVEST GROUPand Multi Development, another partner,GEMO OLOMOUC, entered the projectin June, along with taking on the role ofgeneral contractor. This imaginary gateof Nová Karolina into the historical heartof this Moravian metropolis is slated forcompletion in spring 2013.The building will offer a total of24,600 square metres of attractive officespace, and, on the ground floor, another3,700 square metres of retail space.Also, almost 280 parking spaces will beavailable on the basement storey of thebuilding. This six-storey administrativebuilding has been designed by Vít Másloand David R. Chisholm, CMC architectsstudio.Located in the north-eastern part ofthe newly urbanised area of Nová Karolina,the office buildingNová Karolina Park is one of threebuildings that are being planned there. Itis envisaged that the other two projects,a shopping & entertainment centre and aNová Karolina residence, will be completedin spring 2012www.novakarolinapark.czwww.nova-karolina.czwww.rezidence-novakarolina.czUniCredit Bank Opens a NewBranch at FILADELFIEUniCredit Bank is opening a newbranch office at Building FILADELFIE inDecember. In connection with this, theyhave prepared an attractive offer relatedto, among other things, the opening ofExpresní konto, Groundbreaking Mortgagewith an attractive interest rate orthe DUET Plus programme. The newUniCredit Bank branch includes an IQcashpoint suitable for deposits and withdrawalsalike. For more information seethe company’s web pages atwww.unicreditbank.cz8

TENANTS NEWSNew Tenants at BB CentrumMore companies have joined thefamily of tenants at BB Centrum. Thislarge multipurpose complex, situatedin Prague 4, has become home forhundreds more employees. The listof new tenants includes UniCredit,Fresenius Kabi, Gemalto and Tchibo.FILADELFIEUniCredit Bank Is MovingAs we have already informed you, theUniCredit Bank Group has decided tomove into Building FILADELFIE. Thismove began in September – the companyhas already occupied the first two floorsof the building. Another seven floorsand the remaining five will be occupiedin November and March respectively.FILADELFIE will eventually accommodatea total of 1,800 employees.www.unicreditbank.czwww.unicreditleasing.czFresenius Has a New SeatBuilding FILADELFIEFresenius Kabi is a leading companyin the field of intravenous therapy andclinical nutrition, operating in Europe anda great many countries in Latin Americaand Asia. It also ranks among the majorsuppliers of intravenously administeredgeneric drugs on the U.S. market.www.fresenius-kabi.czBB C - VILLASTchibo at BB CentrumWe Welcomed GemaltoOn 1st August, we extended ourwelcome to another company that joinedthe BB Centrum tenants. Its name is Gemaltoand is based in BB C - VILLAS.www.gemalto.comThe same building, BB C - VILLAS, isalso the new seat of Tchibo Praha, one ofthe largest importers of coffee and coffeeproducts, which has been operating onthe Czech market since 1991.www.tchibo.czBuilding BB C – VILLAS (Office Park)9

NEWS OF SERVICESA Children’s Playing Area for YourChildrenWould you like to do shopping or playsports in peace? We will look after yourchildren! A playing area is at your disposalat BB Centrum so that your children canhave excellent fun and games with professionallytrained personnel, while you areimmersed in shopping, relaxing, sports orbusiness meetings. The children’s playingarea is conceived as a sea world whereyour children can participate in physicaland creative activities to develop theirmotor, sensual and creative skills.The children’s playing area has a capacityfor 15 children, aged from 3 to 12;younger children can also be looked afterupon prior agreement with the personnel.Celebrations and birthday parties for childrenfrom 2 to 8 years of age can be alsoorganized onsite. Such a birthday partycould possibly be styled on the theme ofa story, fairytale or a select topic.Contact:Children’s Playing Area RybičkaBuilding BrumlovkaVyskočilova 2140 00 Praha 4Web: www.balanceclub.czTel: +420 234 749 811 – 812Opening hours: Mon. — Tue., Thu. — Fri. 8. 45 — 13. 30Wen. 8. 45 — 16. 00Sport Grounds All Year RoundThe multipurpose sport grounds, a verywelcome part of BB Centrum, has been inoperation for almost two years. It is basedon the principle of using a single area formany kinds of sport.* Football, floorball, basketball, handball,tennis* The playing area is 44 x 24 metres insize, and it is also available all yearround, Mon.-Sun. 8 a.m. -10 p.m.* The sports facility with the air-inflatablehall is open from November every day* New changing rooms and showersPrices - winter season 2011/2012 (hourly rates)Mon. - Fr.Weekends, Holidays8 am – 5 pm 5 pm – 10 pm 8 am – 5 pm 5 pm – 10 pmTennis CZK 300 CZK 350 CZK 300 CZK 350Football/other CZK 700 CZK 850 CZK 600 CZK 750sport pitchIt is recommended to book the space inadvance as the facility is often occupied.Detailed information can be found onwww.viceucelovehriste.cz10

NEWS OF SERVICESClothes Collection for Ukraine atChristian Primary School ElijášThe civic association, MARANATHA, isorganizing, in cooperation with PrimarySchool Elijáš, the fourth charity collectionof used clothing and textiles for sociallyendangered people in Ukraine.The collection will take place in PrimarySchool Elijáš, Baarova 360, 140 00 Praha4 – Michle (the main entrance) from29th Movember to 1st December 2011,from 10 am to 7 pm.In thanks for your participation, each ofyou will be given a small gift and a DVDdocumentary about the journey to Ukraine,including some examples illustratingwho was helped and how. At the sametime, an open door event will be organizedat Basic School Elijáš, from 29th Novemberto 30th November 2011 from 8.30to 15.00. You will have an opportunity toview the school and see the lessons andconsultations in progress. More informationcan be found at www.maranatha.czand www.zselijas.cz.Contact:Christian Primary School ElijášBaarova 360140 00 Praha 4Web: www.elijas.czPhone: +420 733 733 233Email: reditel@zselijas.czPresentation of a gift to a family in theTranscarpathian Ukraine during our visit inJune 2010.Extra Special Campaign to Mark the 20thAnniversary of JK Kudlackova JewelsJK Kudlackova Jewels, based at BuildingFILADELFIE, has prepared a specialcampaign to mark its 20th anniversary – a15% discount on everything. This campaignis organized from 17 October to 31December 2011, and you are entitled tothe discount upon presentation of youremployee card or visiting card.JK Jewels offers quality gold jewellery designedand manufactured in house, alongwith engagement and wedding rings,service, well-known brands of gold, silverand steel jewellery, as well as Swiss andJapanese brand watches. What is more,a genuine pearl pendant will be offered asan extra gift during this period.The shop is open, Mon. – Fri., from 9.00am till 7.30 pmwww.jk.czGift11

INTERVIEW“BB Centrum Is a SmallCity in the City,“says Radim Passer, Chairman of the BoardPASSERINVEST GROUP.It’s been years since BB Centrum became the largest business park inthe Czech Republic. It provides more than 10,000 people with a qualityworking environment. We spoke to Radim Passer, Chairman of the Board,PASSERINVEST GROUP, to find out how this unrivalled complex was createdand what else will be built there.12

INTERVIEWIt’s been exactly 15 years since thefirst buildings began to rise on theBB Centrum site. To what extentwere you clear on the final shape ofthe newly emerging complex as earlyas then, and to what extent was thebusiness centre created “by doing” –during the construction?This urban project was being formulatedin the years of 1992 and 1993, when anurban competition for the development ofthe area had been launched by the City.As we owned about 3.5 hectares of localland then, we entered into cooperationwith Architect Aulík’s studio, which wonthe competition.Although we had a basic idea, no waywas everything planned in detail. Wewere lacking in experience, which wehave gained in the course of time sincethe occupation of the buildings wastaken up, and the tenants’ needs andother factors were gradually identified.Understandably, you’re not likely to guesshow many parking spaces an unknowntenant requires, or what kind of accessorialservices are in demand, whatcapacity of public transport is adequateand so on.This year will see the completionof the 15th building in BB Centrum:Residential Park Baarova. Whatdirection will the construction takefurther on?At present, the construction of theResidential Park Baarova is in the finalstage. At the same time, we are preparingthe construction of Building G onthe corner of Michelská and Baarovastreets. It is slated to begin this October,and it is envisaged that the building willbe completed at the end of 2012. Wehave received a building permit for theconstruction of thus far the largest administrativebuilding in BB Centrum, calledDELTA, situated between VyskočilovaBB Centrum - multipurpose complex in Prague 4Street and the Community Centre. Thelast office building to be developed in thiscomplex, Building OMEGA, is plannedin the southern tip of the complex alongthe trunk road. It is slated for completionbetween the years 2015 and 2016.Another park, with an ambition to be anew green and quite dominant feature ofthe southern half of BB Centrum, is to beexpected between this building and theCommunity Centre. Furthermore, anothertwo residential projects and the possibilityof a hotel are in the visionary stage.How do you manage to attract tenantsfor the administrative buildingsof BB Centrum?Thank God, we have always managed tooccupy all of the earlier stage developmentsdown to the last square metre.Naturally, in the course of time, somelease contracts expire; some tenantsabandon their activities in Czechia, whileothers are purchased or merge with othercompanies and move to other places.Nevertheless, they are replaced byothers.We have adopted a client-orientedapproach, along with putting stress onthe quality on a long term basis in orderto win out over tough Prague competitors.Over 10% of our total investmentfunds have been invested so far in nonprofit-makingareas ofBB Centrum. I mean its school, nurseryschool, church, Brumlovka, park, waterfeatures, sports ground, roof gardens,transport infrastructure and so on.I believe that this also explains why thelatest building – FILADELFIE – has beenentirely occupied with the exception ofone floor. Some of the previously completedbuildings are entirely occupiedwhile there is very little free space in theothers. The majority of free areas arecurrently in Building Beta, where the aforementionedevents have occurred.How are things with the ResidentialPark Baarova?It will have a total of 142 units, with97% of them being apartments. Of those,40% have been presold. Given the highlycompetitive environment in the highermiddlelevel of the market, where we areaiming, I definitely do not consider thata bad figure. I am proceeding from theassumption that, when looking for anapartment of this category and in thisprice range, it is easier for people to decideif they see with their own eyes wherethere money is going. As the developersof the project, we will be satisfied if theentire development is sold during theyear 2012.Do you learn how people working atBB Centrum feel within this complex?What are and what aren’t they happyabout here? What are they missing?At the turn of the millennium, we beganto carry out a regular satisfaction surveyevery three or four years. The last seriesof questions was responded to in 2008,and the next questionnaires will be administeredin the second or third quarterof 2012. By then, UniCredit Bank will havebeen moved in, so – apart from peopleworking here on a long-term basis – wewill also receive feedback from those thathave just arrived and can compare it withtheir previous locality. The survey questionnairesare rather lengthy, andI am pleased to see that the local tenantsand their employees have always activelyparticipated – the return of 2,000 outof 8,000 questionnaires administeredin the last survey, which we consideredexcellent feedback. We appreciate theirwillingness, trying to respond to all relevantcomments and suggestions.What are the most frequent requirements?There is a typical range of issues. Surelythe first is transport. Based on the resultsof the survey before last, we have introduced,among other things, a shuttle busservice between BB Centrum and Budějovická.We also focus on greenery, asit is another frequently discussed topic.We would like to create a quality workingenvironment to provide people withcertain positive aspects – to make themfeel comfortable here. This is why Baarpark and green roof terraces have beencreated and why we attempt to work withwater features and so on. Also, peopleregularly raise issues relating to operationsinside the buildings, where ventilation andair-conditioning techniques are a recurringissue. However, most companieshave opted for an open-13

INTERVIEWIIsIPROFILE: Radim Passer,Chairman of the Board,PASSERINVEST GROUP* Born in 1963, Radim Passer went intobusiness in 1991 after his universitystudies at the Faculty of Civil Engineering.He established PASSERINVEST GROUP,which has become one of the mostrespectable development companies onthe Czech market.* As an investor and developer, thecompany is associated with anadministrative and multipurpose complexin Prague 4 being known as BB Centrum,which ranks among the largest and mostsuccessful office complexes in the CzechRepublic, having garnered a great manyprestigious prizes..* PASSERINVEST GROUP, led by RadimPasser, has acquired the reputation ofbeing a fair player with its transparentpolicy, flexibility and clean and properbehaviour, along with its 100% qualityworks completed. Radim Passer considershis business achievements as a gift fromGod, to whom he converted in 1998 afterthe death of his first-born son.* This decision, which he regards as thebest in his life, has brought about afundamental change in his private life andoverall attitude to the world. He is behinda great number of charity projects, alongwith establishing the Maranatha civicassociation.* Radim Passer has a son also namedRadim, born in 2001.plan arrangement of their offices, where,by its very nature, the environmentcannot be adjusted to satisfy everyone.Some people like a rather cool environment,whereas the others prefer warmth.This is all about adjusting the settings atsuch levels that would be comfortablefor the majority and, at the same time,the others would be able to work in thegiven space under the best conditionspossible. To adjust the air-conditioningsetting always takes some time, so it isnecessary to optimize the interior conditionson a gradual basis after the tenantshave moved into the building.The other “evergreen” issues are canteensand catering opportunities in theparticular buildings and the network ofshops and services. In FILADELFIE, wehave recently opened an Albert supermarketand a dm chemist’s, offering serviceswhich, having been heavily soughtafterby people, were a top priority forus in terms of ensuring the best possiblequality. Speaking of services,I shouldn’t forget to mention the BalanceClub Brumlovka, operating atBrumlovka almost five years. It is an unrivalledwellness centre of its kind withinthe entire Czech Republic. We haveinvested substantial funds in its creationand launch and we are truly pleased tohear our clients’ feedback.There is a lack of free parking, asthey say....I would even say there is a lack of manymore things that could be provided forfree. For instance, free office space...Which direction will the future extensionof the services take?Before I answer, I must say that for me,as a believer, the creation of our communitycentre, complete with a prayerhall, has been one of the most importantstages of the construction of BB Centrumas it fosters spiritual Biblical values, alongwith providing people with crucial informationfor human health: about a healthylifestyle. We have also invested substantialfunds in the funding of a Christiannursery and primary school. These arecore elements which, adding somefinishing touches to the local atmosphere,are appreciated by many. With regard tothe other plans, one should principallymention that a relatively large retail spacewill be developed in the southern partof BB Centrum: in Building DELTA. Asfor the services, it will not be clear whatkinds will eventually be introduced thereuntil we collect some feedback fromour tenants and our next questionnairesurvey. What greatly contributes to theoverall tenant satisfaction is, as I have alreadysaid, greenery and relaxation areas.This is why we are preparing a projectfor the other park, called Brumlovkaand situated in the southern part of BBCentrum behind Building Gamma whichwill be, unlike Baar Park, also open todog walkers. It is envisaged that a fairlylarge children’s playground will constituteits park and, moreover, we would like tocreate there something of a spiritual value.A model of Solomon’s shrine is underconsideration, whose principles would be14

INTERVIEWThe 17th floor of Building FILADELFIE: the residence of PASSERINVEST GROUPapplied as a clear and understandableway of explaining the fundamentals of thegood news, evangelium.Do you have an idea of how BB Centrumis perceived by the people fromthe neighbourhood, and whether theyuse the local services?In no way do we close off BB Centrumbut quite the reverse is true: we are alsopleased to offer something useful for thosewho are not working here. For example,a Czech Post office has been establishedat Brumlovka, and I am alwayshappy to see plenty of people using it. Atpresent, the people from the surroundingarea can benefit from an integral networkof shops and services in BB Centrum.There is also ample relaxation space withbenches and green vegetation betweenthe buildings, which is used by peopleof all age groups. Moreover, people fromboth nearby and remote areas attend thecommunity centre and the Balance ClubBrumlovka. We are pleased to see thatBB Centrum lives through people.How do you use the BB Centrum servicesand supporting facilities?I come here regularly to work. I oftenhave lunch here. Being a vegetarian,I especially have close ties to the Maranatharestaurant, but I also visit all theothers. I use the other shops and servicesas well. At least once in a while I popin the Balance Club to keep informedabout the quality of this facility, along withtesting the resistance of my muscle toa physical load. And, owing to my ampleringlets, I go to the Bomton hair studioevery week.If you reminisce about the fifteenyears of construction and existenceof BB Centrum, is there anything youwould do in a different way now?Definitely, yes. Everyone makes mistakes.It is important to learn from mistakes and,if possible, correct or at least avoid repeatingthem. Well, if I started with BB Centrumagain with my present experience,I would certainly have roof gardens createdon all the buildings if technically possible.The Prague mosaic would be usedfor paving the areas around buildings A, Band C, which is, on one hand, many timesmore expensive; but, on the other hand,it exudes a pleasant urban atmosphere.Also, we would certainly design an interestingwater feature between buildings Cand B, which is located bya number of the other buildings.And what brings you the greatest joy?First of all, it is the overall compactness ofthe business park. Although almost noneof the expert public believed at the verybeginning that anything like this couldbe developed, BB Centrum has becomethe largest business park in the CzechRepublic and has achieveda corresponding reputation. Nowadays,a quality and pleasant working environmentfor over 10,000 people has beencreated here. It is a kind of small citywithin the city, which must provide anopportunity to live one’s own life here. Andeven more life will be certainly brought15here by the inhabitants of the ResidentialParkBaarova, which is nearing completion.They will also be able to use the localshops and services at weekends, whichwill add another dimension to the entirecomplex.Passerinvest is also involved in NováKarolina, Ostrava. Could you brieflyoutline this project?We chose Ostrava as the location ofthe first out-of-Prague interest in 2005,because we considered Brno already fullyoccupied in terms of development activities.Speaking of Ostrava, we took likingto the area of Nová Karolina. The projectfor the development of this site was commissionedby the city to the Multi Developmentcompany, which consequentlyinvited us to carry out the office phase.Unfortunately, a crisis struck soon after thecontract had been signed and we wereforced to postpone our plans until morefavourable times. The Ostrava market hasbeen literally frozen. In order to go on now,we have joined with anoth-er investor, theOlomouc-based Gemo company. Thispartnership has enabled us to channelmore funds into the project, which helpsus see that the entire project be completed,including leasing units which are alsoa hundred metres each in size, which isin demand on the Ostrava market. Wetherefore don’t have to wait God-knowshow-longfor a tenant any longer.Thank you for the interview.Pavel Černý.

MICHELSKÁFURTHER PROGRESS OF BB CENTRUMFurther ProgressThe name of BB Centrum was adopted, derived from the topographical names of Ba14 completed buildings, and it is envisaged that an approximately 200,000-sqm partfuture will see further new developments: Building DELTA and Building G.Building G* 5,500 sq m of rentable office space on fourabove ground storeys* 1,000 sq m of retail space* Flexible space – also available are relativelysmaller units (200 – 550 sq m)* 148 parking spaces for the tenants of thebuildings and their guests* Commencement of construction: 3Q/2011* Completion: 2Q/2013Building GBAAROVARezidenční parkBaarovaTELČSKÁBuildingDJEMNICKÁVYSKOČZŠ ElijᚊKOLYU MICHELSKÉFILADELFIEBaar‘s ParkOFFICEPARKRESIDENCEŽELETAVSKÁBuildingBOFFICEPARKBuildingAVYSKOČILOVAVÁCLAVA SEDLÁČKABETADELTABuildingEU POMNÍKUBuildingCALPHABRUMLOVKAZA BRUMLOVKOUGAMMAPrague Centre,Berlin, Dresden5. KVĚTNA (D1)DirectionMetro Line CBudějovická16

FURTHER PROGRESS OF BB CENTRUMFURTHER PROGRESS OF BB CENTRUMofBB Centrumarova Street and Brumlovka, in 1993. At present, BB Centrum is comprised ofof the entire multipurpose development will be built by the end of 2011. The nearDELTA* 36,200 square metres of rentable space oneight above-ground storeys* Almost 3,000 square metres of retail space* 794 parking spaces in the undergroundparking lots* Two buildings, aside from being linked onthe parterre level, can be also linked at eachoffice storey via a connecting bridge, so thata tenant can be provided with up to4,300 on a single level.* Effective H-shape plan* Roof terraces* Effective building permission issued* Completion: 20 months following thecommencement of construction* BREEAM Green Building certificateILOVADirectionMetro Line C - KačerovMICHELSKÁcommunitycentreHODONÍNSKÁPark SouthAirport, Brno, BudapestVienna, Warsaw, Munich17

FURTHER PROGRESS OF BB CENTRUMBuilding DELTAThe corner of Václav Sedláček StreetThe new eight-storey office building DELTAI will be developed in the south-easternpart of BB Centrum, between Vyskočilovaand Václava Sedláčka streets. Every floorwill offer 2,255 square metres of modern,flexible office space, and the ground floorwill accommodate retail establishments,along with a canteen for the tenants’personnel.„The administrative building DELTAcontributes to the creation of an urban environment– the public space of the locality.It establishes and completes two significantstreet lines, along with evokinga sense of coherent space where it is ne-cessary. Nevertheless, the other buildingsof BB Centrum also contribute to thewhole, calling to mind individuals who, beyondmere cooperation, must actively helpone another. Similarly, the buildings shouldexist as much more than the mere sum oftheir usable square metres,” says Jan Aulík,whose studio is behind the architecturaldesign of the project.And he adds: “As DELTA is a part ofa whole, it cannot be completely unique. Ithas a lot of similar qualities with the otherbuildings, and I suppose that these qualitiesare good. However, DELTA is specific –it can rise in two stages, along with havingtwo entrances with two reception areaslinked via a shopping mall, and, moreover,the landscape design is truly unique: a riverbed to which rain water from the roofs canbe led by stages. The idea is that, aftera night storm, the rain water can be flowingthrough its bed the following afternoonwhen people leave work.”Roof terraces will not be forgotten either.Building DELTA will also have a BREEAMGreen Building certificate.Detailed information about Building DELTAwill be made available in the next edition ofBB Centrum Review magazine.18

FURTHER PROGRESS OF BB CENTRUMMini-interview with Jan Aulík, Architectof AULÍK FIŠER ARCHITEKTIWhat fundamental idea did you haveon your mind while designing BuildingDELTA?Fundamentally, we aimed to complete theprocess of creating a truly urban environmentin the former outskirts, Michle, alongwith constructing an administrative building,maximally pleasant and rationale for users.We strived to use all of our experience fromprevious administrative buildings.Who did you cooperate with on theproject for Building DELTA?I have been working in cooperation on agreat many projects with Jakub Fišer forages, and the team also consists ofa number of young architects, who areoften my students. I think that, rather thana split-second idea, it is a continuouscognitive process that counts whena building is being created.What are a few adjectives that, inyour opinion, describe the Deltaproject?Urban; contemporary; flowing but distinctive;rational but generous.The interior of an officeReceptionEntrance to the building19

FURTHER PROGRESS OF BB CENTRUMBuilding GA cross-section of the buildingThe other building, which is being raisedat BB Centrum, bears letter G as itsname. Designed by the A8000 architecturalstudio, Building G is exceptionalbecause, being situated on the gap siteof an existing block, it has been adaptedto its close environment. It is located onthe north-eastern corner of an unfinishedurban block: on the corner of Michelskáand Baarova streets. “With respect to theinvestor’s order and general urban relations,we have designed a building whoseheight and plan is in accord with MichelskáStreet,” says Pavel Mařík from A8000.“The result is an L-plan shaped building.It is a distinctive urban building with apeaceful inner garden, and a pleasantinterior,” he adds.On completion in the first quarter of 2013,Reception20

NOVINKY FURTHER PROGRESS OF BB CENTRUMRoof terraceBuilding G will offer approximately5,500 square metres of office space onfour above-ground storeys, in additionto 1,000 square metres of retail on theground floor. As the office space is infinitelyvariable, rather small units of200–500 square metres in size can be alsoleased out. Moreover, 148 parking spacesfor tenants and their guests will be createdon the three basement levels.To sum up, further progress is in store forthe complex of BB Centrum. With the constructionof these new buildings, the entireproject will take the next steps towardMini-interview with Pavel Mařík,Member of A8000completion, and, what is more, a self-contained“city district”, significantly contributingto the development of the entiremunicipality of Prague 4, will be created.What fundamental idea did you haveon your mind while designing BuildingG?The fundamental ideas were to completean urban block and accentuate the corner,along with embedding the building ona slope so that it could be, in any case,pleasant and hospitable to all pedestrians.Who is behind the idea and design ofthe building?The authors of the design are Jiří Stříteckýand Martin Krupauer; the co-author andthe project chief architect is MichaelVojtěchovský.Again, what are a few adjectives thatdescribe Building G?Simple, flexible, friendly, effective, economical,urbanPersonally speaking, for what is thisbuilding special to you?Although this building, being constructedon a gap site on a slope, hadsignificantly more difficult site conditionsthan the others, and is perhaps smallestof them, it bears comparison with themfrom all views.21

TESTUJEME PRO VÁSČaj trochu jinakKdo je zvyklý na potemnělá zákoutí zaplněná starým nábytkem, spoustoupolštářků a lehkým oparem z vodních dýmek, bude z čajovny Good Tea Pointasi notně překvapen. Charakter prodejny otevřené do prostoru obchodnípasáže budovy FILADELFIE se obvyklému vzhledu čajoven v Česku značněvymyká a možná i leckoho může vyvést z míry. Při podrobnějším zkoumánívšak zjistíme, že tato jinakost vůbec není na škodu. Ba právě naopak.Good Tea Point přináší do oblasti obchodůs čajem u nás nové, svěží pojetí, kteréskvěle koresponduje s trendem administrativníchcenter, vzdušných, velkoprostorovýchkanceláří a života v neustálém pohybu, tedypřesně s místem, kde se nachází.A nový, neobyčejný není jenom designčajovny, ale také samotný způsob podávánínápoje, který při zachování velmi vysokékvality dokáže zároveň reagovat na potřebyzdejších zákazníků, tedy rychlost obsluhy amožnost odnést si čaj s sebou, ať již na pracoviště,nebo ke krátké relaxaci na čerstvémvzduchu.Čajovna Good Tea Point přináší unikátnímožnost, jak si chuť a účinky skutečně kvalitníhočaje užít i v plném pracovním tempua nasazení.Tajemství přípravyPro přípravu nápojů se v Good Tea Pointupoužívají čaje velmi vysokých jakostníchtříd a samotné „vaření“ probíhá tak, aby najednu stranu netrvalo dlouho a na druhoustranu aby hotový nálev vypadal, voněla chutnal přesně tak, jak má, a obsahovalpřesně to, co v něm má být.„Výsledná kvalita nálevu závisí na množ-22

NOVINKY TESTUJEME PRO VÁSství suchého čaje, teplotě vodya době louhování, přičemž první a poslednípodmínka jsou vůči sobě do jisté míryv nepřímé úměře. Pokud dám více čaje,mohu louhovat kratší dobu, mnohdy stačíi několik desítek vteřin,“ vysvětluje tajemstvírychlé obsluhy majitel čajovny Pavel Mastný.Protože delším louhováním by došlo kezměně chuti a připravený čaj by se takde facto zkazil, servírují se v Good Tea Pointučisté nálevy bez čajových lístků.„Naši zákazníci tak mají jistotu, že pijíto, co si objednali, a pokud si to příště dajíznovu, bude to chutnat stejně,“ upozorňujedruhý majitel Radoslav Polášek.Všechny čaje z nabídky oba spolumajiteléčajovny průběžně sami na sobě testují a potvrzujítak, že na kvalitu jejich zboží je možnése opravdu spolehnout.Mléko nic nepokazíJak už bylo uvedeno, hlavní výhodou čajovnyGood Tea Point je, že si čerstvě připravenýnápoj můžete odnést s sebou, a sicev praktickém uzavřeném kelímku ve třechvelikostech. Máte-li čas chvíli posedět, i to jevám umožněno – buď v křesílkách u jednohoze dvou stolků, nebo na barové stoličcepřímo u pultu. V případě většího zájmu zestrany zákazníků slibují majitelé čajovny rozšířeníprostoru pro sezení o předzahrádku.Vedle čajů klasických jsou v nabídcesamozřejmě i čaje ovocné a místní specialitoujsou čaje mléčné. Vyrábějí je tady podleoriginálních receptur, a pokud jste je ještěnezkusili, rozhodně se nemusíte bát, že byse přidáním mléka čaj nějak pokazil. Díkyperfektně zvládnutému postupu přípravyoba nápoje dokonale splynou, aby vytvořilyzcela novou a chutí, vůní i konzistencínaprosto jedinečnou kvalitu, kterou jinde vEvropě asi hned tak nenajdete. Některé zmléčných čajů je možné objednat i studenés ledem.Nejenom čajV Good Tea Pointu ale nezapomínají ani naty, kdo kouzlu čaje ještě nepropadli a radějisi dají pořádnou kávu. Tu si zde můžete vybratze šesti druhů. Surovinou pro přípravuprvních pěti je káva z malé pražírny nedalekoPrahy vyznačující se vysokou kvalitou a vynikajícívůní i chutí. Šestou je originální sladkávietnamská překapávaná káva dováženápřímo ze Saigonu. Určitě stojí za ochutnání.K dobrému pití samozřejmě také patříněco k zakousnutí. V Good Tea Pointu siza tímto účelem k čaji či kávě můžete dátvynikající valašský frgál a od konce listopadurozšíří nabídku i čajové pečivo připravovanépodle vlastní receptury. „Bude vyráběnéz japonského práškového čaje Matcha, abynaši zákazníci měli možnost ochutnat čaji v jiné než v tekuté podobě,“ slibuje RadoslavPolášek.Ale čaj prodávaný v Good Tea Pointu neníjen pro okamžitou konzumaci. Zakoupit jezde možné i čaj sypaný pro přípravu doma.Přímo na místě lze vybrat z nabídky cca 50druhů čaje a další více než stovku nabízíinternetový obchod, jehož pobočkou a svýmzpůsobem i výkladní skříní vlastně Good TeaPoint je. Pokud tedy zvolený čaj nenajdetepřímo v prodejně, můžete si jej objednat posíti a druhý den si ho zde vyzvednout.K čaji pak také patří keramika, ve kterése tento nápoj podává, a nástroje pro jehopřípravu. Good Tea Point nabízí ke koupii tento sortiment, zákazníci zde najdou např.originální čajové nádobí od Petra Nováka,čínskou keramiku Yixing, porcelán Ru Kilnnebo pomůcky k výrobě čaje metodouGong Fu Cha. Vše ještě doplňuje bohatázásoba čajové literatury, a to jak naučné, taki zábavné.A protože se kvapem blíží Vánoce, připraviliv Good Tea Pointu řadu dárkových sada balíčků s vybranými druhy sypaného čaje,keramikou, v poslední době stále oblíbenějšími„kvetoucími“ čaji apod. Pro ty, kdo sis výběrem dárku nevědí rady, jsou určenykupóny, za něž si obdarovaný může sámvybrat zboží v dané cenové úrovni.Lidé pracující v BB Centru a jeho okolí takmají značně usnadněnou situaci. Nadílkupro přátele a známé nemusí letos složitěshánět bůhví kde. Stačí, když se na chvílistaví v obchodní pasáži budovy FILADELFIE.Pavel ČernýKontakt:Good TeaBudova FILADELFIEŽeletavská 1525/1140 00 Praha 4Web: www.goodtea.euOtevírací doba: Po–Čt 8. 00 –18. 00Pá 8. 00 –17. 0023

BALANCE CLUB BRUMLOVKANew Lessons at BalanceClub BrumlovkaThe Balance Club Brumlovka, an unrivalled wellness and fitness centre inthe Czech Republic, underwent extensive reconstruction this summer.In September, after the holidays, the club introduced a brand newschedule, incorporating new or innovated lessons in addition to the timehonouredprogrammes.24

NOVINKY BALANCE CLUB BRUMLOVKAThose interested can apply – not onlyfor the traditional services and lessonsthey have been accustomed to – but toattend new lessons. Since the mid-September, new types of exercise andsports activities have emerged so thateverybody can be spoilt for choice.Scene danceDance training geared towards non-dancers.Although it only consists of very basicsteps and choreography, the whole bodytakes a lot of punishment.Port De BrasDance and fitness training whose degreeof difficulty and sequential teachingmethods address the physiological benefitsof movement and focus on adapting thepositive aspects of particular movements.The lessons come complete with functionalexercises for effective slimming as well asthe attentive and natural strengthening andstretching muscles of the entire body.Balantes TherapyA combination of the Pilates methods, bigball exercises, overball exercises and TheraBand resistance bands. Effective for allage groups, helping to ease backaches,maintain fitness and tone muscles. Theaim is to strengthen and especially stretchdeep trunk muscles.BE-PRUDance training specifically for non-dancers.Practice of proper breathing, body postureand strengthening exercises. Blends thebasics of modern dance, classical danceand Jazz dance.Aqua ZumbaThe water version of the popular Zumbadance. Its elements are adapted to thewater environment, but they still retainLatino American rhythms.Contact:Balance Club BrumlovkaVyskočilova 2/1100140 00 Praha 4 - MichleTel.: +420 234 749 811Web: www.balanceclub.czOpening hours: Mon.–Fri. 6.30 am –11 pm,Sat.–Sun. 8 am – 10 pm25

MARANATHAWe Live Healthily – Factsabout VegetarianismThe very essence of vegetarian nutrition is the reduction or totalexclusion of animal products in their diet (so-called veganism).However, vegetarians differ, and can beclassified into four basic groups:• Lacto vegetarians refuse to eat mammalianflesh, fish or poultry, but they do notmind consuming milk, diary products orhoney.• Ovo vegetarians also eat eggs, in additionto genuine plant foods.• Lacto-ovo vegetarians include milk,honey and eggs in their diet.• Vegans refrain from all animal products,including honey.Semi-vegetariansAnother group of people, so-called semivegetarians,consume only certain kinds ofmeat: pescetarians and pollotarians onlyinclude fish and poultry respectively in theirvegetarian diet. The latter intermediatestage between vegetarianism and a meatbaseddiet involves a significant healthycompromise in these times of industrialproduction of genetically modified chickenmeat.Regular consumption of fish does notprove good for your health either, given thehigh level of toxins in fresh and salt waters,primarily near large cities and coastalareas. What proves to be a totally sufficientreplacement for meat and meat-based-26

NOVINKY MARANATHAproducts is pulses, nuts and oil seeds,whose content of proteins, high-qualityfat, vitamins and minerals often comparefavourably with the content and digestibilityof ordinary meat and milk.Vegetarianism = healthier human,healthier natureThe consumption of plant foods hasalways presented the lowest element ofrisk to the human being, along with layingthe least burden on the environment.Animal products should provide no morethan a complement, which – owing tothe current level of pollution of nature andprofit-oriented agriculture – has becomethe principal cause of diseases inherent inmodern life.This certainly cannot be ignored fromeither the scientific or moral point of view.It is particularly town and city inhabitantswho should reconsider their lifestyle, andtaking into account the aforementionedfacts should contribute to their choices. Awell-planned and well-balanced vegetariandiet certainly has an extremely beneficialinfluence on human health. It can serveas both a natural preventive measure,and a significant part of the treatment forthose diseases of civilization as well as inconvalescence after surgery, where crucialmistakes are often made.Also, some top sportspeople are vegetariansand their success stories confirmthat plant sources are of high quality anddigestibility, and that it is even true ofpeople whose bodies are often exposed toheavy weight or impact.Vegetarianism and the diseasesof civilizationVegetarian foods are usually low in saturatedfat, along with having only minimal, ifany, cholesterol. This often corresponds tolow blood pressure, a common occurrencewith vegetarians and vegans.Also, the presence of growth hormones,artificial fertilizers, antibiotics and preservativesis comparatively lower in plantproducts and ingredients than in animalproducts. One should also mention thata vegetarian diet proves beneficial forcancer prevention, primarily, cancer of thelarge intestine and the stomach.These forms of cancer affect vegetarianssignificantly less frequently than theordinary population, not only because thecancer of the large intestine is closely relatedto the regular consumption of animalfat, brines and preservatives containedin smoked goods, but inversely, from theabsence of fibre and important nutrientsfrom plant sources in the diet. Cancer ofthe stomach is often related to a high consumptionof meat, alcohol, inner organs,sausages as well as extremely salty andspicy dishes.Moreover, vegetarians usually eata larger proportion of raw, germinated andsoured foods which are rich in vitamins,minerals, enzymes, plant dyes and specialimmunity stimulants, which are excellentpreventers of cancer, cardiovascular diseases,diabetes and premature aging.Mgr. Libor VotočekMaranatha Lifestyle Project Coordinator27

MARANATHAMaranatha Recommends:Soup:Soup of pumpkin with coconut milkand fried seeds (for 5 people)* Onion 100 g* Ginger 50 g* Würzl bio vegetable bouillon 30 g* Salt* Garlic 50 g* Cinnamon 5 g* Sunflower oil 50 ml* Coconut milk 150 ml* Whole allspice 5 g* Refined corn flour 100 g* Hokkaido organic pumpkin 500 g* Pumpkin seeds 20 g* Vegetable cream 50 ml* Vegetable stock 1,100 ml* Whole pepper 1 g* Bay leaf 5 kusůSauté the onion in sunflower oil, add aproperly washed pumpkin, cut into cubesof 2 x 3 cm (peeling is unnecessary).Pour in the vegetable stock, add garlic,salt and ginger. Place the bay leaf, allspiceand whole pepper into a sieve andinsert into soup. Once the pumpkin istender, take the sieve out, mix pumpkin,thicken the soup with corn flour, add theWürzl vegetable bouillon and boil. Eventually,add coconut milk to make it softer.Fry dried pumpkin seeds and insert theminto the soup when served.Dessert:Wholemeal gingerbread with soyamilk, forest fruit and mint* Wholemeal flour 400 g* Bio-quality cane sugar 200 g* Soya milk 250 ml* Sunflower oil 100 ml* Cocoa 1 tbsp* Phosphates-free baking powder 20 g* Honey 3 tbsp* Gingerbread spices* Forest fruit 200 g* Fresh mintPour soya milk slowly into flour, sugar and cocoaand continuously stir it in a bowl. Add oil, bakingpowder, gingerbread spices and 3 tablespoons ofhoney. Stir everything properly and put the mixtureon a greased baking tin. Bake in oven at 180 ºCfor 35 minutes. When serving, decorate the gingerbreadwith hot forest fruit and a sprig of mint.28

NOVINKY MARANATHAHealthy RecipesMain dishes:Potato and asparagus soufflé with carrot mousse* Green asparagus 400 g* Potatoes 300 g* Carrots 100 g* Vegetable cream 70 ml* Vegetable butter 50 g* Organic eggs 2 pcs* Olive oil 40 ml* Lemon juice 15 ml* Salt and pepperCut the peeled raw potatoes into small cubes, fry them in olive oil for 10 minutes, add 100 gof chopped asparagus, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix the remainder of asparagus with cream,eggs and salt. Coat a baking tin with vegetable butter and cover its bottom with baking paper.Add the mixture of asparagus with potatoes. Pour in the soufflé mixture and bake in water at180 ºC for 45 minutes.Cook the carrots in steam for 15 minutes, mix them with 30 ml of olive oil, lemon juice and 100ml of water. Season this mixture with salt and pour it softly over the plate before serving.Marinated aubergines with Greekolives, crushed tomatoes and augratin mozzarella* Aubergine 1000 g* Olives 150 g* Würzl bio vegetable bouillon 30 g* Salt* Garlic 15 g* Basil pesto 100 g* Oregano 2 g* Onion 150 g* Olive oil 100 ml* Mozzarella 300 g* Crushed tomatoes 550 gwww.restauracemaranatha.czCut the aubergine into thick slices lengthways, salt them and spreadwith pesto. Let them marinate for 10 minutes. Sauté the onion in sunfloweroil, add crushed tomatoes, garlic, Würzl, black olives, oreganoand salt. Boil the sauce and flavour it with basil pesto. Fry both sidesof the aubergine slices on a pan and, finally, add a slice of mozzarella.Baste it with the ready sauce and bake in a preheated oven at 180 ºC(approx. 10 minutes). Serve with potato and asparagus soufflé withcarrot mousse or mashed potatoes.29

Summary of Shops and Services in BB CentrumRESTAURANTS1 Express Sandwich | Building FILADELFIE2 Mango – Chinese restaurant | Building FILADELFIE3 Ristorante Pizzeria Grosseto | Building BRUMLOVKA4 Maranatha – vegetarian restaurant | Building BRUMLOVKA5 Baifu – Chinese restaurant | Building GAMMA6 Baguetterie Boulevard | Building BETACAFÉS7 Gaviota Cafe Lounge | Building BRUMLOVKA8 Good Tea | Building FILADELFIE9 O 2Café | Building A10 O 2Café | Building GAMMA11 Mangaloo – fresh bar | Building BETA12 Costa Coffee | Building BETASHOPS13 Albert | Building FILADELFIE14 dm drogerie | Building FILADELFIE15 Telefónica O 2| Building A16 Maranatha – healthy diet shop | Building ALPHA17 JK Jitka Kudlackova Jewels | Building FILADELFIE18 Bianco & Rosso – Italian delicatessen | Building BRUMLOVKA19 Florist | Building BRUMLOVKA20 Nivosport | Building BRUMLOVKA21 Just Trading – newsagent | Building C22 Don Pealo – tobacconist, gift shop | Building BRUMLOVKA23 Interiér Čáp – kitchen studio | Building FILADELFIE24 TEĎ&HNED – newsagent, gift shop | Building AtheBuildingSERVICES25 Bomton Loft Studio | Building BRUMLOVKA26 Children’s Playing Area Rybička | Building BRUMLOVKA27 NET čistírny Industry | Building FILADELFIE28 Umbrella AutoCentrum Brumlovka | Building BRUMLOVKABANKING29 Česká spořitelna | Building BRUMLOVKA30 GE Money Bank | Building B31 Česká pošta | Building BRUMLOVKA32 UniCredit Bank | Building FILADELFIEHEALTH FACILITIES33 Pharmacy | Building RESIDENCE34 Novus Optik | Building BRUMLOVKA35 Santé – private health care network | BB C – Villas (Offi ce park)36 Urosanté – urology and andrology centre | Building RESIDENCE37 Dr Denis Krupka – dentist | Building GAMMASPORTS, RELAXATION38 Balance Club Brumlovka | Building BRUMLOVKA39 Baar Park40 Multipurpose ground / children’s playground | Street Baarova 360, Praha 4EDUCATION41 Community Centre | Za Brumlovkou 1519/542 Christian Primary School Elijáš | Street Baarova 360, Praha 443 Christian Nursery School Elijáš | Street Za Brumlovkou 1519/5

Residential ParkBaarova4042SchoolElijášBuildingBaar ParkBuildingRESIDENCE3935BB C - Villas(Office park)Buiuilding81314231727323336BuildingBuildingBuilding2415921301216Building72925 201731 19 182226 3834116Building2837BuildingCommunityCentre41 4310Cashpoint (FILADELFIE, Building B, Building Brumlovka)Outdoor public parking facilities (in front of and behind Building Brumlovka)Underground public parking facilities (Building Brumlovka, FILADELFIE)Bus stop (FILADELFIE, Brumlovka, Za Betou)More information can be found at www.bbcentrum.cz

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