Results of the competition for the cultural center in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm

Source
Město Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, Česká komora architektů

Publisher
Martin Rosa
30.11.2009 00:05

Single-stage invited non-anonymous architectural-urban design competition

Organizer
City of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm

Subject of the competition
The task was to develop a design proposal for a multi-purpose cultural center and an architectural-urban design solution for the area of the existing Panorama cinema and adjacent open spaces specified in the defined solution area in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm. The proposals were to be addressed in two (or more) constructionally and realization-wise independent stages, ultimately forming a single compact entity.

Date of the competition
April 27 – October 30, 2009

Invited participants

L & P architectural studio, Prague 8
KUBA & PILAŘ architects, Brno
Ing. arch. Zdeněk TREFIL - architectural, design and consulting studio, Valašské Meziříčí

Jury

Regular members: Ing. Arch. Aleš Jílek, Ing. Arch. Karel Janča, Markéta Blinková, Lenka Vičarová, Bc. Pavel Zajíc, Ing. Arch. Vladimír Fiedler, Ing. Arch. David Wittassek, Ing. Arch. Leopold Pšenčík, Ing. Arch. Josef Kiszka, Ing. Arch. Aleš Burian, Ing. Arch. Kamil Mrva

Substitutes: Alois Vychodil, Doc. Ing. Arch. Petr Hrůša

Number of submitted proposals: 2

1st prize (380,000 CZK) - Ing. arch. Ladislav Kuba - KUBA & PILAŘ architects, Brno
Jury's evaluation: The authors propose a cultural center of urban character. The volumes of the object are based on the traditional regional arrangement of individual masses into an irregular group formed around a courtyard. The space of the created square and individual objects are open to the surroundings and very naturally connect to the existing surrounding spaces. Dividing into more masses makes the scale well adapted to the surrounding buildings. The logic of the rotation of individual masses is not entirely clear. Individual objects are designed as simple rotated prisms. The facades of the individual objects, both opaque and large-glazed, will be covered by a projecting facade made of perforated corroded sheet metal, with the perforation formed by various ornaments. Given the costliness of the facade, its realization is unlikely. The connection of individual objects is through an outdoor space at the level of the square and an indoor space at the basement level. The requested potential division into two stages is fulfilled; the construction can also be divided into more stages. The proposal expands the existing small-scale urban spaces. The proposed connection of the functions of individual objects at the basement level is not suitable in terms of cost and staging of the construction. The design is characterized by clean, comprehensible, geometric volumes with finely articulated surfaces arranged into a dynamic outdoor urban space. It is based on the local morphology of masses and local ornaments and sensitively responds to local conditions.
> Author's report

2nd prize (150,000 CZK) - Ing. arch. Jan Línek - L & P architectural studio, Prague 8

Jury's evaluation: The author proposes essentially a monoblock divided by a covered passage, partially embedded in the ground with earth covering the above-ground parts. The shape of the embankments responds to the visible panorama of Radhošť. The chosen principle turns the cultural center more inward. The proposed passage resembles commercial passages; the connection to the surrounding spaces is unclear. The scale of the object significantly exceeds the scales of the surrounding buildings. The proposed two-part monoblock of organic shapes is largely covered with earth and greenery. Smaller parts of the facade and the entire passage will be largely glazed. The full prism of the performance area will be clad in wood. The requested possible division into two stages is fulfilled; however, if only the first stage is implemented, the object appears unfinished. The embankments, often made with large slopes, may pose safety concerns. The organic monoblock design responds to the local shapes of the hilly landscape. It does increase green areas, but in an unsuitable location. While it does add a passage element to public spaces, it does not do so in a very sensitive manner in relation to the cultural center.
> Author's report

Further information can be found on the website of the town of Rožnov p. R.

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