CTP plans a new building and other developments at the T-Park

As we informed you in the last issue of our newsletter, the T-Park in Ostrava is evolving and growing. Based on an urban planning study created for the city by its MAPPA studio, work is currently underway on several projects to ?? develop the site. The aim of the study was to identify the most effective use of vacant land within the complex and the best way of integrating the T-Park with the neighbouring areas of the city.

At the beginning of August 2024, the city sold the vacant land to CTP , which is planning a new ?? multifunctional building (T6). The building will be situated at the edge of the complex near a residential area, and it must blend in well with the houses there.

Another new building (T8) is planned at the opposite end of the complex. When the two new buildings are complete, two current buildings (“Tandem” and “Piano”) will be demolished, as they have reached the end of their viable lifespan. They will be replaced by a large new building (T5), which will be the focal point of the entire T-Park. It will contain offices and prototype workshops, as well as services including ?? shops, a restaurant and a café for staff and visitors.

There is also space at the site for smaller buildings, which could contain offices, a parking garage, etc. The potential of the complex is being maximized, and 5000 to 6000 new jobs could be created at the park within the next 1?? 0?? years. Besides the new buildings, there will also be new infrastructure for cars and pedestrians, as well as new public spaces and upgrades to existing public areas. These amenities will be used by staff and visitors to the T-Park, as well as by the wider local community.

A green building in harmony with nature. Investment at the T-Park is a major opportunity for CTP

Jakub Kodr MRICS and Zbyněk Jendryka from CTP talked about what we can expect at the T-Park in the upcoming years.

Zbyněk Jendryka , CTP’s regional manager, who is also responsible for the T6 project:

“The ground floor of T6 will provide services – for example, we’re planning a restaurant and a creche. The upper floors will contain R&D labs and office space. The building’s terraced shape blends in well with the adjacent buildings, being lower on the side of the houses in the residential area and rising to its full height at the other side, next to the technical university.”

What can you tell us about the project? I know you’re a graduate of the technical university, so will it be a pleasure to work on a project here in Ostrava?

“This project will be really unique in Ostrava, because it combines five key functions in a single building – from prototype workshops and offices to leisure spaces, accommodation for students and staff, and parking. The aim is to create a functioning ecosystem that will support the T-Park’s further development in harmony with the natural surroundings of the complex. As a native of Ostrava and a graduate of the technical university, I feel a strong sense of responsibility for ensuring that this project is implemented successfully, enabling the city and the university to continue growing and evolving??.”

When will the construction work begin, and when will T6 be completed?

“We’re planning to begin construction at the start of 2026, and completion is scheduled for the end of ?? 2027. As part of the construction work, we will also be building a new road, and we will ensure that public access through the complex to the ?? Poruba forest park will not be compromised.”

What did CTP executive Jakub Kodr MRICS tell us about the company and the T-Park?

“CTP is doing very well in Ostrava. We began working with the city back in 2003, and since then we’ve built CTPark Ostrava in Hrabová, which is home to a number of major companies including Vitesco Technologies , MONETA Money Bank , Brembo , Grupo Antolin Bohemia a.s. , ITT Holdings Czech Republic and more. We’ve gradually expanded our activities to Poruba, where we’ve built #CTPark Ostrava-Poruba – currently the home of Rohlik.cz . We also own the IQ Ostrava office building at Náměstí Republiky, which is the home of the popular #Clubco coworking centre. Recently we’ve been focusing on projects at brownfield sites in Hru?ov, Radvanice and Kun?i?ky. We’re very satisfied with our presence in Ostrava, and I think our tenants are satisfied too – some of them have been with us for over 20 years. We chose Ostrava mainly thanks to its strategic location, high-quality infrastructure and well-qualified workforce.”

Why have you chosen the T-Park as your next investment in Ostrava?

“We decided to invest there because we want to be in close contact with innovative companies and technological developments. The T-Park is in a strategic location next to the technical university and the science and technology park, bringing direct access to talented people and new technologies. This investment is helping us in our efforts to be part of innovative projects and to develop collaboration with leading companies in the R&D sector.

Additionally, the current T-Park works relatively well – it’s popular, and a number of very interesting innovative companies and startups are based there. We’re confident that a well-conceived project at the T-Park will be a real boost to Ostrava??.”

Is Ostrava an attractive place to do business? What do investors appreciate about the city?

“Ostrava is certainly an attractive business location, particularly thanks to its technically qualified workforce and the presence of universities which provide a constant supply of talented people????. Another advantage is the well-developed infrastructure, as well as the excellent cooperation with the city authorities, which greatly facilitates projects and investments. The city as a whole is undergoing a very positive transformation, with rapidly developing cultural facilities and civic amenities plus large-scale projects such as the new ?? concert hall. Investors also appreciate the well-qualified workforce as well as the city’s growing potential and attractiveness.”

How do you plan to work with local universities and research institutions?

“We plan to create an ecosystem that integrates our tenants from technological industries (automotive, IT, medical) with students from local universities. We want to offer an attractive place to do business, a place that supports collaborative relationships. Situated right next to the technical university campus and the science and technology park, the T-Park is an ideal location for this purpose. Several highly innovative companies are already based at the T-Park, including Porsche Engineering Services and Invent Medical . Our vision is to integrate research, development and education and to offer an ideal environment for innovation and growth??.”

What are CTP’s other plans in Ostrava?

“As always, we have very ambitious plans. We own almost a million square metres of leasable industrial and office space in the region, and we want to continue contributing to Ostrava’s evolution into a modern hub for research, development and innovation.”

?What potential does Ostrava offer for excellent research??

Ostrava?has very high-quality infrastructure for research, development and education. An important role is played by Ostravská univerzita and Vysoká ?kola báňská - Technická univerzita Ostrava , which have become leading regional research centres in recent years.

For example, the University of Ostrava has received a subsidy of ?? 1.8 billion CZK to fund regional transformation and development, and it is building a new research hub in Vítkovice that will provide outstanding facilities for cutting-edge research. The #LERCO project (Life Environment Research Centre Ostrava) will attract researchers ???? (both established names and young talents) and also students, helping it to become a beacon for education in science and medicine.

The V?B Technical University of Ostrava has received ?? 2.5 billion CZK to fund the largest project in its history – #REFRESH, which responds to the challenges currently facing the region and will help it achieve a successful economic, ecological and energy transformation. REFRESH is based on a unique concept of interconnected ?? “living labs”, where top-class research is carried out in close contact with commercial companies, enabling it to be tailored to the needs of end users. Research teams will focus on developing new technologies for sectors such as sustainable energy, new materials, or industrial automation and ?? robotization.