Announcement of the results of the Opava Prize J. M. Olbrich for new construction 2011–2012

The Opava Prize J. M. Olbrich has been awarded by the civic association Za Opavu since 2007. Each year, the awarding of the prize for new construction alternates with the prize for reconstruction, which have been realized in the Opava region during the respective period.

The main purpose of the Opava Prize is to emphasize the role of architecture in the life of individuals and society, to stimulate debate about it, cultivate taste, and bring educational confrontations. By nominating specific buildings for the Opava Prize J. M. Olbrich, we aim to draw attention to interesting examples and we reward the best ones with its award.

This year, the expert jury decided on the award for new construction completed in the years 2011-2012. The jury evaluated nine nominated buildings. Eight of them are family homes and one is a utility, technical building. Compared to previous years, we can state an increased interest in the overall spatial context in which the specific building takes place. Awareness of living in quality architecture has increased, and the demands of investors have risen. There is a prevailing interest in simply well-thought-out spaces with an emphasis on the intimate connection between interior and exterior, which, given family housing, plays an increasingly significant role. Overall, it can be stated that all nominated buildings are of high quality and demonstrate an effort to contribute to the quality of local architecture and the environment.

The J. M. Olbrich Prize for new construction in the years 2011-2012 was awarded to the new family house in Slavkov (nomination 4), designed by Ing. arch. Tomáš Bindr and Ing. arch. Jan Zelinka from the architectural studio Atelier 38.

The honorary mention is awarded by the expert jury to the new family house in Opava (nomination 2), designed by Ing. arch. Martin Materna and Ing. arch. Adam Weczerek from the architectural studio WMA architects.

The honorary mention is awarded by the expert jury to the new family house in Ludgeřovice (nomination 5), designed by Ing. arch. Martin Materna, Ing. arch. Adam Weczerek, from the architectural studio WMA architects, in collaboration with Nowo and Ing. arch. Jan Lefner.

The honorary mention is awarded by the expert jury to the new structure for covering bulk materials at the SSMSK premises in Opava - Kylešovice (nomination 9), designed by the Technico Opava studio.

The public prize, voted in the online survey, was awarded to the new family house in Otice, designed by Ing. arch. Petr Mlýnek from the architectural studio Zóna.
 
For this year’s edition, the members of the expert jury were appointed:
Ing. arch. Milena Vitoulová, regional representative of the Czech Chamber of Architects
Mgr. Martin Strakoš, art historian and expert in heritage care
prof. PhDr. et PaedDr. Jindřich Vybíral, CSc., art and architecture historian
prof. akad. soch. Jan Ambrůz, head of the sculpture studio at FaVU VUT in Brno
Dr. Martin Klimeš, curator, gallery owner
MgA. Tomáš Skalík, sculptor and restorer
Mgr. Dalibor Halátek, art historian