A Prague Office Wins an Award for Climate Adaptation
How can an unfinished supermarket help a city deal with climate change?
On 5 November 2026, Czech Games Edition won the Buildings category at the Adapterra Awards 2026. The Czech board game company received the award for its new office in Prague’s Hloubětín district.
The awards recognize projects that help buildings, cities and landscapes adapt to climate change. They focus on practical ways to deal with problems such as extreme heat, drought and heavy rainfall.
Czech Games Edition turned an unfinished supermarket into a modern office. Instead of tearing down the old structure, the company reused it and added several climate adaptation measures.
As a result, the project shows how existing buildings can better respond to changing weather conditions.
From an Unfinished Supermarket to a New Office
The building was originally planned as a supermarket. However, construction stopped before workers could finish it.
Meanwhile, Czech Games Edition was growing and needed more space. Its previous offices could no longer meet the company’s needs.
The company therefore chose to turn the empty building into its new headquarters.
According to BusinessInfo.cz, the project cost around CZK 124 million. Construction took place between 2019 and 2022.
Today, the building offers offices, meeting rooms and creative work areas. Employees can also use a gym, workshop, childcare area and shared dining spaces.
However, the project goes beyond giving an old building a new purpose.
It also shows how climate adaptation in Czech buildings can become part of a wider renovation project.
How the Building Responds to Climate Change
The project focuses on two major problems affecting cities: rising temperatures and water shortages.
First, the company replaced part of the planned paved areas with plants, gardens and surfaces that allow water to enter the ground.
These changes help reduce heat around the building. They also allow rainwater to soak into the soil instead of flowing directly into drains.
In addition, the company collects rainwater from the roofs and stores it in tanks. Together, these tanks can hold 60 cubic metres of water.
The company then uses this water to maintain its outdoor green spaces.
The site also includes 24 trees, more than 430 shrubs and a flowering meadow.
These plants provide shade, support wildlife and help improve the local climate.
The building also uses heat pumps, solar panels and battery storage. These systems support heating, cooling and electricity use.
Together, the measures show how building design can address climate risks while also improving energy performance.
Why Climate Adaptation Matters for Businesses
The project raises an important question: Are existing commercial buildings ready for more extreme weather?
Heatwaves, heavy rainfall and periods of drought can affect how buildings work and how people use them.
For this reason, businesses should consider climate risks when planning property investments or renovations.
For example, green areas can help reduce outdoor heat. Meanwhile, rainwater storage can provide water for plants during dry periods.
However, each building has different needs.
Before investing, companies should review the property’s location, condition and exposure to climate risks.
They should also compare installation costs with future maintenance needs.
In the case of Czech Games Edition, the company combined a modern workplace with measures to manage heat and rainwater.
Nevertheless, the available information does not show whether the project cost less than building a new office.
Therefore, businesses should assess both climate resilience and long-term costs before making investment decisions.
Climate Adaptation: The Key Takeaway
The Adapterra Awards 2026 highlight how existing buildings can better prepare for the effects of climate change.
Czech Games Edition turned an unfinished supermarket into a modern office with green spaces, rainwater storage and systems that support heating and cooling.
The project offers a practical example of climate adaptation in commercial buildings.
However, each property requires its own approach.
For businesses and investors, the lesson is clear: planning for climate risks should be part of long-term property decisions, not an afterthought
Sources
BusinessInfo.cz – Adapterra Awards 2026 Announces Its Winners — 5 November 2026.
Adapterra Awards – Official Website — Award programme and climate adaptation projects.
Archiweb – New Headquarters of Czech Games Edition — Architectural project overview.
Featured image: AI-generated illustration.
