A new era in window and facade cleaning: drones replace scaffolding and harsh chemicals. A new and innovative approach is revolutionizing the way buildings are cleaned — using drones instead of suspended platforms and aggressive cleaning agents. This method significantly reduces costs, improves safety, and minimizes environmental impact. The Czech Republic is now seeing its first examples of this technology in action, even in protected heritage zones. Drones have been deployed to clean commercial buildings owned by Českomoravská Nemovitostní (ČMN), including Churchill Square and Mezi Vodami. How does drone cleaning ork? The drones spray demineralized water heated to 70 °C, eliminating the need for strong chemical cleaners. This environmentally friendly method not only protects the planet but also preserves building facades — especially important in heritage areas where traditional chemicals could damage historical plasterwork. „We’re always looking for new ways to enhance our services,” says Petra Vondrová, Senior Property Manager at Churchill. „When we heard about the possibility of drone cleaning, we were eager to try it. Churchill’s size made it the perfect candidate for a large-scale test. The results really surprised us — tenants were happy, and even passersby stopped to watch the drones in action.” Key benefits of the new technology 1. Cost savings Drone cleaning leads to significant cost reductions. With fewer personnel and faster cleaning times, this method is more efficient than traditional approaches. „We had some initial reservations, but once we saw the first results, we were convinced. It’s not just faster, it’s also more affordable. Plus, the savings allow us to reinvest in further innovation,” adds Dita Lawn, Senior Property Manager at Mezi Vodami. 2. Improved safety One of the main advantages of drone technology is enhanced safety. Traditional facade cleaning often involves workers suspended high above ground, which carries inherent risks. Drones, on the other hand, are operated by a two-person team — a pilot and a safety technician — significantly reducing the risk of accidents and lowering personnel costs. 3. Environmental responsibility Cleaning buildings in heritage zones presents a unique challenge — not just due to limited accessibility, but also because of the strict need to protect historic structures. Harsh chemicals can damage delicate lime-based plasters and deeper facade layers, compromising the integrity of older buildings. Drones offer a gentle, chemical-free solution — making them ideal for use in historically sensitive areas. Is the future drones? Encouraged by positive feedback, drone cleaning is being expanded to other properties. „The pilot project was so well received that we’re planning to use drones for other ČMN properties in the future. CBRE also participated in the trial and is now deploying the technology at several of its own sites,” Vondrová concludes. While drone-based cleaning isn’t yet an industry standard, it’s gaining popularity thanks to companies like ČMN that are embracing the change. With its lower costs, safer operation, and eco-friendly impact, drone cleaning has the potential to transform the way we care for our buildings.

With the arrival of the first summer days, the popular Yes Yes gelato stand returned to the lobby of the Churchill building, offering delicious and refreshing ice cream. This sweet treat was the perfect way to cool down and added a delightful touch to the workday.

We hope you enjoyed this little taste of summer – and we look forward to more sunny moments together!

On Tuesday, April 15, an internal running training session led by the Red Bull team kicked off at Piazza Churchill Square as part of the preparations for the upcoming Wings For Life World Run 2025.

This global charity run, taking place on Sunday, May 4 at 1:00 PM, has a single goal – to fund research into spinal cord injury treatment through the Wings For Life foundation. Since 2014, participants from around the world have helped raise nearly 52 million euros, with 100% of entry fees going directly to support the research.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the training!

On Friday, March 7, we once again thanked all the exceptional women in our buildings on the occasion of International Women's Day. As a token of our respect and gratitude, we gave out fragrant roses, which we believe brought joy to the recipients.

We hope each floral card reminded the birthday girls how important and unique they are. Thank you for being a part of our lives.

We look forward to seeing you again together!

The best thing about Christmas markets is the way people meet, talk and sip a hot drink. And that's exactly the atmosphere we wanted to create in our lobby.

We served mulled wine and hot pears as part of the Advent spirit. Those who wanted to, stopped for a while, enjoyed their drink and had fun with their colleagues. Thanks to you, our Christmas event was a real success. Thank you!

Českomoravská nemovitostní (ČMN) has completed its acquisition of Churchill Square office complex above Prague’s main train station. To do so, it bought out the remaining 50% share from its Lebanese partner CFH. The two bought the building together from Penta Real Estate at the end of 2020. It’s the latest in a long string of deals where local investors have used the lack of foreign investors in the market to snap up key real estate assets.

the deal consisted of a cash payment of 19 million euros, with ČMN assuming €24 million in debt, or 25 percent of the loan that the partners took out to make the initial purchase possible. The transaction is based on a €170 million valuation of the property. Equates to CZK 4.3 billion at current exchange rates, whereas the building was bought off a valuation of CZK 4 billion. “We are financing the acquisition through a combination of our own cash, corporate bonds, and bank loans,” ČMN’s Vice Chairman Josef Eim.

ČMN and Lebanese CFH originally shared the property equally, but ČMN bought out one-quarter of the asset a year ago. With the takeover completed, Eim says Churchill “is a strategic and long-term investment for us. We don’t have any exit plans in the short or medium term.”

On Thursday 31 October 2024 we have prepared a little surprise for our tenants. It was Halloween. And so we decided to surprise them and also to give them a bit of a teaser for this "scary" playful and fun holiday. The hostesses handed out thematically decorated mini cupcakes, so everyone who wanted to could make this special day a little sweeter.

Vitamins and vitamins again. That's probably the most common recipe for avoiding the flu.That's why we sent boxes of vitamins to your offices.To give your immunity a little boost.

We hope you enjoyed the fruit. And maybe thanks to our small donation, this year's cold and flu season won't even start for you.

On September 9th, in collaboration with the Turnovská pivnice, we organized the second Grill Party vol. 2, featuring a concert by the JAMM Band.

Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate, so we had to move everything indoors to the Turnovská pivnice. Despite that, the atmosphere was still fantastic – the smell of grilled delicacies filled the space, and we served perfectly chilled beer from the Turnovská Pivnice and the grilled specialties. The first 250 drinks were on us again to further boost the lively mood.

Everyone loves ice cream. And so we took advantage of the sunny days and thought we could make your working day a little more pleasant with some honest ice cream.

So we invited a stylish ice cream stand from Yes Yes into the lobby of our building and let you munch to your heart's content. It was clear from your satisfied expressions that it rarely ended with just one scoop. We're glad we hit the spot with our ice cream stand.

At the beginning of June, we organized a stylish outdoor grill party in collaboration with the Turnovská pivnice, featuring a concert by the JAMM Band.

The aroma of grilled delicacies and the beautiful sunny weather drew many of you outside. The grilled specialties were served with perfectly chilled beer from the Turnovská pivnice. The first 250 drinks were on us to further enhance the festive mood.

On Monday, 22 January 2024, the Turnov beer hall in our Churchill II building will be open for business. And we are already looking forward to their delicious lunch menus, regular menu and last but not least their honest craft beer from the heart of Bohemian Paradise.
There are more than 3,000 of you working in the Churchill I & II building. That's why we're delighted to have this top restaurant in our retail space, which will keep you full and hydrated on weekdays and weekends.
In addition, you can use it for corporate or private events. And also for catering.

If you're looking to whet your appetite now, check out www.turnovskapivnice.cz to see what's good for lunch next week. Also follow the news on the IG profile @TurnovskaPivniceChurchill.

We wish you a good appetite.

First a street, now a memorial plaque. Heroes must be remembered!
Two years ago, a street named after Major General Josef Duda was created in the centre of Prague near the Main Railway Station. This year, on 15 September 2023, a commemorative plaque was unveiled on the Churchill Building to commemorate this distinguished Czechoslovak airman who made a significant contribution to the success of our, British and Allied RAF airmen in the Battle of Britain.
"It is a great honour and pleasure for me to participate in the unveiling of the memorial plaque to Josef Duda today. Today's times often lack heroes, and therefore it is very important to be aware of the past, to appreciate and remember the heroes of our recent history," said Josef Eim, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the investment company ČMN, one of the initiators of the memorial plaque.
We would like to thank all those who attended, especially the representatives of the General Staff of the Army of the Czech Republic, the commanders of the 533rd Battalion of unmanned systems of General Josef Duda from Prostějov, representatives of the Prague diplomatic corps, the Prague 2 Municipality, the General's family and the citizens of Prague.

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