# Vaulted Tunneled Store Fronts Petr Janda Transformed River Bank Vaults into Public Spaces By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-10-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petr-janda References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/10/07/petr-janda-revitalisation-prague-vltava-riverfront-czech-republic/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) & [petrjanda](http://www.petrjanda.com/) Petr Janda transformed a series of vaults along the Vltava River in Prague into public cafes and galleries. The transformation is part of a plan to revitalize the historic embankment into unique and usable areas. Approximately four kilometers of the Czech capital's riverbank is part of the project. Janda's studio, Brainwork, developed a plan to create a [waterfront promenade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa) to reactivate three sections of the embankment and introduce new public functions. Large glass-fronted vaults are designated for [shops and galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lina-stores-1), while the steel door vaults are used for [cafes and workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironworks-caf). Other tunneled spaces are transformed into public toilets. To achieve a sense of cohesion along the riverbank, the architects and designers employed a consistent material palette throughout. Image Credit: Petr Janda ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Waterfront Promenade Revitalization:** There is an opportunity to make use of underutilized waterfront spaces by creating public areas and functions for people to enjoy. - **Transformation of Underutilized Spaces:** Turning unused underground spaces into publicly accessible areas can provide new opportunities for businesses to attract customers. - **Cohesion in Urban Design:** Using consistent design elements in public spaces along a river or waterfront can create a more visually appealing and user-friendly environment for visitors. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Urban Planning:** By incorporating underutilized spaces into their designs architects can create unique and functional public areas for communities. - **Retail and Hospitality:** Businesses can capitalize on the trend of vaulted tunneled store fronts by turning underground spaces into cafes, shops, and workshops. - **Construction and Engineering:** Construction and engineering firms can benefit from the trend towards waterfront revitalization by helping to turn these underutilized areas into new public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Heritage Courtyards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savarin-project.md) - [Courtyard Apartment Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bekarch.md) - [Graveyard-Transformed Public Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-of-memories.md) - [Barrel Vault-Topped Metro Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jahad-metro-plaza.md) - [Renovated Neo-Gothic Provostry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/provostry.md) - [Brutalist Hotel Transformation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-golden-prague.md) - [Immersive Artful Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oveneck-33.md) - [Reimagined Riverside Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gate-m-west-bund-dream-center.md) - [Redeveloped Industrial Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironworks-caf.md)