One of Ostrava's most important buildings in the city centre. The original function of the department store has been lost due to the rough treatment of the previous owners and also due to the development and construction in the city centre, when a number of modern buildings providing commercial and office space were built in the neighbourhood, replacing and completely exceeding the functional possibilities of the former commercial space that served Ostravians for more than a century. Apart from its historical value, Ostravice is mainly a symbol for the city's inhabitants - in the past a living Ostrava; now, above all, a hope for a metropolis pulsating with life. Its position as a gateway to the city centre only adds to the image of stagnation and is one more reason to leave the already empty city in the evenings. The aim of this project is to give Ostravice a new lease of life by renovating and converting it to a purpose that will offer opportunities and services of a social nature. The new functions aim to attract people to the town, but also to keep them there for longer. Many of the existing building functions in the centre of Ostrava are relatively single-purpose service offerings, with visitors leaving the centre after using them. The concept will therefore be as open as possible, involving a larger group of individuals or groups who will find a place for their activities in Ostravice while creating an interesting and attractive programme for the wider public.