Tuesday, 2 June 2026
President Petr Pavel has visited the construction site of the Church of the Holy Trinity and the Cardinal Josef Beran Community Centre in Neratovice, a project that will become the first religious building in the Czech Republic to incorporate 3D-printed concrete elements.
The development, designed by architect Zdeněk Fránek, includes a church, community centre, parish facilities and a multifunctional hall. The project is being developed by the Neratovice Community Centre Foundation, with international construction group HSF System, part of PURPOSIA Group, serving as the general contractor. The gross construction cost is estimated at approximately CZK 204 million.
During the visit, President Pavel was introduced to the progress of the project and the planned use of 3D concrete printing technology for the church tower and parish building.
Construction is currently focused on foundation works for the parish building, retaining walls and the external walls of the community hall. One of the most distinctive features of the project will be the church tower, which is being developed using 3D concrete printing technology. Testing of individual printed components is currently underway to verify geometry, assembly processes and surface quality before full-scale production begins.
The technology is being supplied by Coral Construction Technologies, a subsidiary of HSF System that specialises in the development of concrete 3D-printing solutions. According to the company, the process uses standard transport concrete enhanced with specialised additives, allowing the creation of complex shapes without the need for traditional formwork.
The project combines contemporary construction methods with symbolic architectural design. The main building mass is intended to represent an ark, symbolising the presence of God in the world, while the tower represents humanity reaching towards the divine. The church will be dedicated to the Holy Trinity, while the community centre will bear the name of Cardinal Josef Beran.
Beyond its religious function, the complex is intended to serve as a community hub for worship, education, cultural events and social activities. Facilities will include a community hall, parish offices and spaces accessible to the wider public. The church tower will also incorporate a climbing wall.
The project responds to the needs of the local parish, which serves 13 municipalities and has outgrown its existing facilities. It also carries historical significance, as Neratovice was deliberately developed without a church when the town was expanded in the 1950s.
Construction of the Church of the Holy Trinity and the Cardinal Josef Beran Community Centre is scheduled for completion in autumn 2028. The project is being financed through donations, with fundraising efforts continuing.
