CONTINUING THE RECONSTRUCTION AT STUDIO ALTA
A group of volunteers gathered once again at Studio ALTA in Libeň, which is located in the building of a former manor brewery.
After a brief introduction, we got to work on the cleaning and preparatory tasks that are part of the ongoing renovation. Part of the team focused on carrying out the remaining dirt, stones, and pieces of old concrete from the basement to the garden, where everything was sorted and prepared for further processing.
A major part of the day was cleaning the garden—removing last year’s dry grass and leaves, weeding, pruning self-sown plants, and digging up smaller roots. Some volunteers set about dismantling the old roof insulation, followed by
cleaning the room and carrying the boards to the garden, where they were cut into smaller pieces. There were also “special tasks”: moving two plastic pools, breaking one cracked one into smaller pieces to be taken to the recycling center, and carrying steel beams down to the basement. Finally, we managed to mow the grass so the garden could breathe! Hard work deserves a proper snack—the pumpkin soup and pie from the girls at Alta were absolutely delicious and gave us a boost of energy.
At the end, we took a moment to look back at the results together—and there was certainly a lot to see. Tired but with a sense of satisfaction from a job well done, we said our goodbyes and headed home.
Leader Ilnur
DATE: 25. 4. 2026
LOCATION: U Českých loděnic 2158/4 Praha 8-Libeň
Studio ALTA is a cultural centre, collective, and production platform. It nurtures creative ideas, responds to societal needs, and serves as a safe space for dreaming and realizing bold visions.
Founded in 2008 in Prague’s Holešovice district, it started as a venue for dance and physical theatre. Over time, its mission evolved into a multicultural centre and creative hub connecting artists, communities, and the public. After three years in Invalidovna, Studio ALTA moved in 2023 to its current home – the historic former Panský Brewery in Libeň.
Today, its programme features daring, innovative works that aim to inspire creativity, engagement, and meaningful dialogue around difference – a key value in any open and healthy society.
