Penta Real Estate has launched a new architectural and urban design competition for the Residence Vysočany competition. With this competition, Penta Real Estate aims to create a unique outcome that will be impressively distinct from neighbouring projects, create enhanced surroundings for future residents and add at least 250 apartments (respectively minimum of 24 200 sqm GFA) to the site.

"We are confident that our project – defined by its location in a pleasant neighbourhood of Vysočany district and with quality access to the city centre – has strong potential to transform this area into an attractive, convenient, and comfortable place to live," stated the competition.

Vysočany

Originally envisioned and developed as an industrial area on the periphery of Prague, Vysočany has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years – transforming the popular suburb into a lively neighbourhood with steadily growing public amenities, as well as efficient connections to the city centre.

The competition site is located in the western part of Vysočany. It is placed at the site of a former meat production house at Sokolovská street. Currently, this industrial plot is intended to be converted into housing and it will complete the surrounding housing blocks.

Development rights to the site are held by the organiser’s subsidiary: Vysočanská ASSET, s.r.o..

Programme

Mainly residential, with at least 250 apartments (respectively minimum of 24 200 sqm GFA) combined with public amenities (commercial or non-commercial) of local significance.

Who can apply

Local and international architectural practices, or teams can apply to the architectural competition. Participants must be registered through the competition web page. The registration is free.

Competition type

Opened, two-round architectural and urban design competition for local and international architectural practices, or teams.

1st Round is an open call. For a successful application practices have to submit a 9-page portfolio maximum presenting the team’s experience, references and a basic idea of the proposal.

Five selected proposals will be invited to the 2nd Round, where they will be asked to create and present a more detailed proposal. Each of the selected participants to the 2nd Round will be awarded a honorarium of 6.000 €.

Schedule

Introduction – Friday, 10th April 2020 12 AM CET

1st Round submission deadline – Monday, 11th May 10 AM CET

2nd Round submission – Monday, 6th July 2020 10 AM CET

Competition results announcement – Tuesday, 21st July 2020

Start your registration from here.

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