Ostrava’s architecture ranks among the top 5 in Europe

In May,??? #Barcelona hosted the awards ceremony in the EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Award 2024. And Ostrava scored a remarkable success ?? with its conversion of the historic city slaughterhouse to create a new home for the PLATO contemporary art gallery . Members of the jury ranked the slaughterhouse project among the top 5 in the #Architecture category. A total 362 projects were entered for the first round of the competition.

?? The revitalization project was designed by the architect Robert Konieczny KWK Promes . The new ?? gallery has put Ostrava firmly on the global architectural map.

Deputy Mayor Hana Tichánková expressed her delight: “This amazing success heralds a new era in Ostrava’s history. Once a grey industrial city, its potential is now being unlocked as it is transformed into a spacious, green urban hub with vibrant culture, new opportunities, and an excellent quality of life. It has been wonderful to hear people asking all about Ostrava, and I’m incredibly proud to be a part of this story.”

Amazing architecture Part 2 – the historic Grossmann villa

Another of Ostrava’s architectural gems is the interwar-era Grossmann villa . Having once fallen into dereliction, it has now been rescued by a full restoration project. The villa now serves as a venue for exhibitions, concerts ?? and other cultural and community events.

? The villa changed ownership many times during its history, and from a family home it was later used for various other purposes, including a preschool. In 2005 the school moved out, and for many years the house stood vacant. The City tried to sell it on several occasions, but without success, so eventually the decision was taken to renovate the building ?? – and on 4 April this year, the villa was at last opened to the public ??.

Learn all about its fascinating history and the saga of Franti?ek Grossmann’s family. You can tour the beautifully restored interiors, ?? admire the elegant décor, and immerse yourself in the unmistakable atmosphere of the interwar years.

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An experimental apartment block where nobody ever lived…

Perhaps you know the iconic tower block in Ostr?ilova Street , a landmark that has dominated Ostrava’s cityscape for many decades? After an unsuccessful attempt to sell the building – which locals have nicknamed “the skyscraper” – there is now renewed hope that it will be rescued from demolition. The City put the building back on the market, this time with different conditions, and the winning bid was submitted by the company First Skyscraper s.r.o. Negotiations are now underway to finalize the terms of the contract ??.

The ?? reconstruction project, which is the brainchild of the renowned Czech-born architect Eva Jiricna , means that this distinctive landmark can be preserved and revitalized for modern use.

A brand-new public space in southern Ostrava, and an opportunity for developers

One of the main public spaces in southern Ostrava (Ostrava-Jih) is the large square in the Záb?eh district (Náměstí SNP) – which will soon be transformed into a modern urban hub. Currently dominated by car parking, the square will be remodelled with a new amphitheatre, a ???? park, plus new ?? parking facilities in the nearby area. The market stalls will be relocated, and the two sides of the square (currently separated by a road) will be integrated to create a single whole. The aim is to create a place where people can meet up ??♂?, enjoy leisure activities, and work ??.

The redevelopment project was designed by the architectural studio MAAUS s.r.o. in conjunction with Ostrava’s Municipal Studio for Urban Planning and Architecture (MAPPA ). The plans have now been finalized, and the City is seeking an investor to build a new complex on the site of the current market stalls, which will combine office space, residential units, and shops.

In another part of Ostrava-Jih, at the square outside the Church of the Holy Spirit, a project is now underway to create a revitalized space for community activities and gatherings. The project has been designed by the M2AU studio, which won the architectural competition. When complete, the square will have new greenery ???? and comfortable benches??, as well as a shallow water feature??. The parking spaces ?? will not disappear; they will merely be relocated ?? to the area around the Volgogradská St. preschool, the church and Kotlá?ova St. The ?? reconstruction work is scheduled for 2026–2027, and the project planning process ?? is currently underway.

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Ostrava?again at EXPO REAL

The prestigious development event EXPO REAL (Messe München) will be held this year from 7–9 October. As in previous years, #Ostrava , #Prague and #the Moravian-Silesian Region will be participating in a joint presentation. EXPO REAL attracts tens of thousands of development professionals from over 70 countries, making it one of the world’s leading events in the industry.

At this year’s #EXPO REAL, we will again be presenting a stylish exhibition covering an area of 228 square metres, designed by the renowned architectural and urban planning studio CHYBIK + KRISTOF ARCHITECTS . The exhibition reflects contemporary trends in architecture and features a strong emphasis on sustainability.

What opportunities will Ostrava be showcasing? The City is planning to sell a vacant site in the municipal district of #Poruba, at the junction of Opavská St. and Martinovská St. Another opportunity will be a vacant site on Plzeňská St. sites. See the next article for more detailes about these plots. More buildings and projects for sale are listed at investinostrava.cz

Which development sites is Ostrava offering for sale?

Ostrava-Jih is Ostrava’s most populous municipal district, and private investors will play a key role in its future development. Ostrava is offering developers a site at ? Plzeňská St., close to the district authority offices and at a major road junction (Plzeňská St. x Horní St.). The site offers ideal conditions for ?? #commercial and #residential projects, including apartments for seniors and/or students. The site has been zoned for precisely this type of use ?? for many years.

Another strategic location is in the municipal district of #Poruba – a site at the junction of Opavská St. and Martinovská St. Covering a total area of 3.3 hectares, the site will be divided by a planned new local road into 2–4 parcels which can be developed separately. The City’s priority is to find an investor who will build both a hotel and apartments. This will ensure that the area remains a lively urban community while also helping to meet the high demand for housing in Poruba – Ostrava’s second most populous district.

? More detailed information on both sites can be found ?? here .

Ostrava-Mo?nov will become a modern centre for commerce and services

The #winner has been announced in the #competition for a ? DEVELOPMENT STUDY OF THE AREA ADJACENT TO THE AIRPORT in Mo?nov. ???The winner will create a #MASTERPLAN (an urban planning and volume study of the area adjacent to Mo?nov airport), which will set out key rules and principles guiding the future development of the site. The area will be transformed into a modern centre for commerce and services. The schedule for the development plans will be specified in the study, which is set to be completed by the beginning of 2025.

???Private investors at the Mo?nov zone are also continuing to implement their own development projects. In May, work began on Phase 2 of OSTRAVA AIRPORT MULTIMODAL PARK s.r.o. (OAMP), a project of the Czech developer CONCENS INVESTMENTS a.s. ?OAMP will have 4? halls for logistics and/or light manufacturing. Scheduled for completion in Q3 of this year, the park will offer 120?000 m2 of commercial space. It occupies a strategic location close to ? Ostrava’s international airport (OSR) and has its own private railway siding ??, as well as offering excellent access to the D1 and D48 motorways ?? ??.

For more details on the #Mo?nov zone, ???see here: https://lnkd.in/eG5vAAaa

The Ostravica-Textilia building is finally re-opening after a complete restoration

It will offer coworking spaces, a café, four food concepts, a club with state-of-the-art sound systems, and #venues for cultural events and more. ?

???The former Ostravica-Textilia department store is now operating as the Boutique Business Inkubátor Ostravica (BBiO). The unique BBiO Home & Office concept aims to create a strong community of professionals in the #creative industries and other fields. The offices will be accompanied by informal spaces with sofas and other furniture that will give them the feel of a living room rather than just a workspace. ? ?

?? The Ostravica-Textilia building will be a venue for workshops, conferences, cultural and community events, and more.

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Enjoy the Ostrava summer ride! We are expecting a perfect summer #lineup and it would be a sin not to go to Ostrava for one of the festivals. Last time we recommended #Colours , but #Beats for love is just around the corner and it's celebrating 10 years this year. Although we are traditionally facing a few traffic restrictions in the summer, don't forget that the trams of the Ostrava’s public transport run on time. Or just be in and eco ride a shared bike #nextbike .