# Ondrej Chybik - Rethinking Architecture

> In a rapidly transforming world, architecture must respond to shifting social, cultural, and environmental realities. As cities evolve and existing structures demand new life, architects are challenged to rethink not only how we build, but why we build. Today, architecture exten…

## At a glance

- Format: On-demand course
- Price: Free
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Schedule: May 29, 2026
- Instructors: Ondrej Chybik, Hamid Hassanzadeh
- Categories: Lectures
- Students: 330
- Rating: 5.0 / 5
- Canonical: https://paacademy.com/course/ondrej-chybik-rethinking-architecture
- Enroll: https://paacademy.com/course/ondrej-chybik-rethinking-architecture

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## About this course

Ondrej Chybik - Rethinking Architecture is a free lecture in which Ondrej Chybik, co-founder of CHYBIK + KRISTOF, explores the intersection of architecture, society, and innovation. The one-hour session includes a 45-minute talk followed by a 15-minute live Q&A, covering CHYBIK + KRISTOF's adaptive reuse projects, socially engaged design, and public spaces that bridge heritage and contemporary urban life. The lecture is free to attend and open to all levels.

## Methodology

Ondřej Chybík, co-founder of CHYBIK + KRISTOF, represents a new generation of European architects shaping the future of cities through experimentation and socially engaged design. Known for their adaptive reuse projects and bold yet contextual interventions, the studio’s work bridges heritage and contemporary life.


From revitalizing industrial sites to designing public spaces that invite interaction, their projects challenge conventional boundaries and propose new ways of inhabiting the built environment.


Join us on May 29th at 13:00 GMT as PAACADEMY hosts Ondřej Chybík for an exclusive 45-minute open talk, followed by a 15-minute live Q&A. During the session, he will present key projects and share insights into the ideas, processes, and values that define their practice.

## Curriculum

### Session Content
- Introduction & PAACADEMY Updates (06:08)
- Presentation by Ondrej Chybik (36:04)
- Live Q&A Session (28:31)

## FAQ

### What is this lecture about?
The lecture explores how architecture responds to shifting social, cultural, and environmental realities, focusing on CHYBIK + KRISTOF's work in adaptive reuse, industrial site revitalization, and public spaces that foster community and dialogue.

### Who is speaking?
Ondrej Chybik, co-founder of CHYBIK + KRISTOF Architects (CH+K), a studio with offices in London, Prague, Brno, and Bratislava known for urban transformation projects. The session is hosted by Hamid Hassanzadeh.

### Is this lecture free, and do I need prior architecture knowledge?
Yes, the lecture is free to attend and set at Beginner level, so no prior architecture background is required.

### What is the format and schedule?
A one-hour live session on May 29th at 13:00 GMT, consisting of a 45-minute open talk followed by a 15-minute live Q&A with Ondrej Chybik.