Wednesday, 6 May 2026
GEMO has completed the reconstruction of the Regional Office of the Olomouc Region following an extensive modernisation programme carried out between September 2024 and March 2026.
The project included a new facade, upgraded elevators, photovoltaic systems and a range of energy-efficiency improvements, while the building remained fully operational throughout the construction period.
The redevelopment had a total value of CZK 95.8 million and focused on improving the building’s energy performance, safety standards and user comfort.
According to GEMO, the facade underwent the most visible transformation, while works also included the replacement of windows, upgrades to electrical systems, installation of intelligent building management technology and roof modifications.
“The fundamental challenge for us was the need to coordinate the demanding construction work while maintaining the daily operation of the regional office,” said Radek Nepustil, Project Manager at GEMO.
“Increased emphasis was placed on safety, phasing of work and maintaining the comfort of the building’s users throughout the construction period. The implementation was carefully planned and coordinated in order to minimize the impact on employees and the public,” he added.
The project was completed in phases, with each floor undergoing a 14-day construction cycle that included window and lighting replacement, electrical upgrades and the installation of KNX intelligent control systems and measurement and regulation technologies.
The modernisation also introduced photovoltaic systems installed on the roofs of both buildings, combined with a new energy management system intended to reduce operational energy consumption and running costs.
New aluminium-framed windows with triple-glazed insulating glass and reflective solar coatings were installed throughout the building, alongside motorised external blinds. The facade was upgraded using ventilated metal cassette cladding and mineral wool insulation systems.
The redevelopment also included the installation of a new evacuation elevator and the replacement of two panoramic elevators positioned within newly constructed glass shafts on the facade of the building.
Additional works included new lightning protection systems, facade lighting and improvements to accessibility and fire safety standards.
GEMO stated that the project was carried out in line with the European Union’s “Do No Significant Harm” principles. According to the company, 73% of construction and demolition waste generated during the works was recycled or reused.
“The reconstruction of the Olomouc Region building was a complex project that combined technically demanding solutions with high demands on architectural quality and operational reliability,” Nepustil said.
“We are pleased that we were able to implement a building that will serve the public in the long term,” he added.
