<h1>Hýlačka Lookout Tower - Awarded Competition Designs</h1>

Organizer: Club of Czech Tourists Tábor
The subject of the competition was the development of a design proposal for an architectural solution for a lookout tower in the cadastral area of Horky near Tábor - suburban part of Větrovy.
Competition deadline: 16. 7. – 31. 8. 2012
Jury: Radek Přílepek, Jaromír Kročák, Ondřej Bouška; substitutes: Richard Černý, Dagmar Buzu
Number of submitted proposals: 45
Total prize money: 150 thousand CZK

1st prize (60 thousand CZK): Ing. Ladislav Mládek, Tábor, collaborating individuals: Bc. Jan Vybíral, Libor Mládek
Proposal evaluation: A detailed and well-thought-out design with a concept utilizing the effects of light in the interior and linking to the use of the surroundings. It reflects the original shape and character of the Hýlačka lookout tower using new expressive means. The construction is visually and functionally striking with minimal resources. A durable and low-maintenance building. It is not just a dull concrete structure, and the exterior envelope is enlivened by the application of glass elements.

2nd prize (40 thousand CZK): Ing. arch. Michal Bartošek, Prague 6, co-author: Ing. arch. Lucie Galiová
Proposal evaluation: Architecturally pure shape of the lookout tower, achieving maximum effect with minimal resources. The simplicity and clarity of the design are positive aspects.

3rd prize (20 thousand CZK): Ing. arch. David Grygar, Prague – Hostavice, co-authors: Ing. arch. Pavla Kosová, Ing. arch. Martin Kocich, collaborating individuals: Marek Raab, Antonín Baďura
Proposal evaluation: A structurally interesting object that appears transparent above the level of the mature greenery. The envelope of the base is interestingly treated, leaving a mark of the dramatic end of the original lookout tower.

Reward: Architectural studio 2H s.r.o. – Ing. arch. Jan Hořejší, Prague 5, co-author: Ing. arch. Vít Podráský
Proposal evaluation: The design is an architecturally simple building with an imaginative imprint of the original structure in actual size on the cladding.

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