What is the Office of the Year competition?

Kanceláře roku (Office of the Year) is the most prestigious Czech office design competition, organized by Prochazka & Partners since 2016. It recognizes outstanding office fit-outs across 10 categories, with winners announced at an annual gala at Žofín Palace in Prague.

How to register for the competition?

Registration is available online at www.kancelareroku.cz/en/project-registration/. Both companies and architectural studios can submit entries. Participation in the competition and attendance at the gala are completely free.

What are the competition categories?

The competition features 10 categories: Employee Friendly, Hub & Co-working, Innovative, IT, Small, Regional, Start-up, Large, and Healthy Office of the Year, plus a cross-category Jury Award.

When is the registration deadline for the 10th edition?

The registration deadline for the 10th anniversary edition is March 31, 2026. The winners will be announced on June 4, 2026 at Žofín Palace in Prague.

Where does the gala take place?

The annual gala ceremony is traditionally held at Žofín Palace (Palác Žofín) on Slavonic Island in central Prague. The 10th edition gala will take place on June 4, 2026, hosted by Jakub Voříšek.

Is participation free?

Yes, participation in the Office of the Year competition is completely free. Registration, jury evaluation, and attendance at the gala ceremony are all free of charge.

Who won the latest edition?

Winners of the 9th edition (2024/2025): SCS Software (Employee Friendly), Honest (Hub & Co-working), MOL (Hybrid), CMS (Innovative), Mews (IT), Deveron (Small), PKV (Regional), JSK (Start-up), Notino (Large), and TKC (Jury Award).

Offices of the Year | A Prestigious Competition for Outstanding Projects |Kanceláře roku

Name: Office of the Year Gala 2026 – 10th Edition
Start: 2026-06-04
Location: Palác Žofín

Who We Are and Why We Do It

The aim of the competition is to recognize companies that invest in their office spaces and actively strive to create an attractive, functional, and pleasant environment for their employees.

The Office of the Year competition indirectly promotes awarded companies as attractive employers to potential future employees.

The competition aims to highlight the importance of enhancing the work environment and to motivate other employers to actively focus on this topic.Join the Office of the Year competition! Submit your office and gain a prestigious award in one of the 10 categories. Showcase your interior and register now!

Competition Categories

Employee Friendly Office of the Year

“Employee Friendly” is for companies that care about employee satisfaction and motivate them with a quality working environment.

Ikona kategorie Zdravé kanceláře roku – ocenění za zdravé pracovní prostředí

Healthy Office
of the Year

A category for companies that care about the wellbeing of their people and a healthy, green working environment.

Hub & Co-working Office of the Year

Earn the title “Hub & Co-working Office of the Year” and showcase your co-working concept that stands out.

Innovative Office
of the Year

Have you introduced innovative features in your office design that benefit employees? Apply now!

IT Office
of the Year

Does your IT company value a high-quality and original working environment? Earn the “IT Office of the Year” award.

Small Office
of the Year

The Small Office of the Year award rightly goes to well-designed smaller offices with a floor area up to 500 m².

Regional Office
of the Year

Do you have a high-quality work environment and an office located outside Prague city center? The “Best Regional Office of the Year” category is for you!

Start-up
Office of the Year

Are you a young and fast-growing company with an inspiring office? Apply in the Start-up category!

Large Office
of the Year

Show that even a large office space can be designed creatively and efficiently, and receive the recognition you deserve.

Jury
Award

The “Jury Award” is selected by the expert jury across categories for contributions to architecture and design.

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Office of the Year Gala

Traditionally, we announce the winners of the Office of the Year competition at the final gala at Žofín Palace, to which we invite representatives of all participating companies. The event of the year, featuring a rich program, is hosted by Daniela Brzobohatá and Jakub Voříšek.

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Jury

Petr Zahálka – porotce soutěže Kanceláře roku, obchodní ředitel ProInterier

Petr Zahálka
Sales Director
ProInterier

Petr Zahálka is the Sales Director of ProInterier, a company providing products and services for the creation and furnishing of commercial interiors. Everything from design to implementation is offered through direct deliveries from manufacturers as well as in-house production. ProInterier represents the global design leaders Interface and Nora.

Jan Musil – porotce soutěže Kanceláře roku, CEO LIKO-S

Jan Musil
CEO and Chairman of the Board
LIKO-S

Jan Musil serves as CEO and Chairman of the Board of LIKO-S, a Czech family-owned company with a long tradition in the development and production of modular construction systems and a pioneer in green building. The company is built on in-house development, a strong corporate culture, and a deep respect for craftsmanship.

Oleg Haman – porotce soutěže Kanceláře roku, předseda Obce architektů

Oleg Haman
Chairman of the Association of Architects

Oleg Haman is the founder of the architectural and design studio CASUA and the Chairman of the Association of Architects. Since 1993, the Association has been organizing the Grand Prix Architects – the National Architecture Award in the Czech Republic. The Association of Architects is a member of the UIA.

Eva Le Peutrec – porotkyně soutěže Kanceláře roku, Principal Architect Casua

Eva Le Peutrec
Principal Architect
Casua

World-renowned architect Eva Le Peutrec has designed over 140 projects across five continents since the beginning of her career. Her most notable projects include 26 skyscrapers, primarily intended for office spaces, five-star hotels, and shopping, cultural, and convention centers.

Jiří Zavadil – porotce soutěže Kanceláře roku, Managing Director Vitra

Jiří Zavadil
Managing Director
Vitra

Jiří Zavadil serves as the Director of the Czech, Slovak, and Polish branches of the Swiss company Vitra, which has become renowned for dozens of collaborations with top designers and has been one of the leading furniture companies in the world for nearly 65 years.

Radek Procházka – zakladatel soutěže Kanceláře roku, Managing Partner Prochazka and Partners

Radek Procházka
Managing Partner
Prochazka & Partners

Radek Procházka founded the first company in the Czech Republic exclusively focused on representing commercial property tenants. As the managing partner of Prochazka & Partners, he works with the company’s most important clients and takes an active role in negotiating suitable solutions and managing projects.

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