The competition for the design of the center of Špindlerův Mlýn has two winners; discussions will continue
Špindlerův Mlýn – The international urban planning and architectural competition for the new center of the largest Krkonoš resort, Špindlerův Mlýn, has two winners. The jury, after evaluating three final proposals, recommended the designs from the Slovak studio Sadovsky & Architects and the Czech studio ADR as the most suitable basis for further discussions between the city and the investor. This was stated in a press release by the development company Penta Real Estate. The competition was announced by Penta Real Estate in collaboration with the city of Špindlerův Mlýn, which has about 1,100 permanent residents.
The center of the city should no longer be a confusing intersection but a spacious square. "Now, together with the city leadership, we must find a balance between their needs, the ideas of the locals, and the interests of the investor. The result must be a lively center that will function well for everyone year-round," said David Musil, the Executive Director of Penta Real Estate.
The final decision should come from further discussions between the investor and the city, with the participation of the jury chairman, London-based urban planner Igor Marko, said Penta spokesman Tomáš Weiss. According to him, the city and its representatives will be able to compare two different approaches, allowing them to make better decisions. One of the topics for the follow-up discussion may be clarifying the city's requirements for the use of the center, the design of public spaces, and the functions that should be part of the new square and its surroundings.
According to the jury, the proposals from the teams Sadovsky & Architects and ADR best combine functional urbanism, fulfillment of the assignment requirements, and the ability to serve as a quality basis for the subsequent negotiations. "The outcomes of the competition do not represent the end of the discussion about the future of the center of Špindlerův Mlýn. On the contrary, they create a solid professional foundation for further decision-making by the city and the investor regarding the character of this exceptionally significant area," stated the jury chairman Marko.
A total of 33 teams from the Czech Republic and abroad entered the competition, which was conducted according to the rules of the Czech Chamber of Architects. It included professional workshops, public presentations of the proposals, and the involvement of city residents in discussions about the future shape of the center.
If conditions are favorable, construction could start in 2029, according to earlier statements from Penta. It could take two to three years. Previously, there were concerns that the developer's plans would not be favorable for local residents. Some locals are worried about the possibility of empty investment apartments that will not be permanently occupied.
There are six owners of buildings and land in the area, with a significant portion of the parcels in the center owned by Penta Real Estate. The city owns nearly half of the land and has several buildings there.
The center of the city should no longer be a confusing intersection but a spacious square. "Now, together with the city leadership, we must find a balance between their needs, the ideas of the locals, and the interests of the investor. The result must be a lively center that will function well for everyone year-round," said David Musil, the Executive Director of Penta Real Estate.
The final decision should come from further discussions between the investor and the city, with the participation of the jury chairman, London-based urban planner Igor Marko, said Penta spokesman Tomáš Weiss. According to him, the city and its representatives will be able to compare two different approaches, allowing them to make better decisions. One of the topics for the follow-up discussion may be clarifying the city's requirements for the use of the center, the design of public spaces, and the functions that should be part of the new square and its surroundings.
According to the jury, the proposals from the teams Sadovsky & Architects and ADR best combine functional urbanism, fulfillment of the assignment requirements, and the ability to serve as a quality basis for the subsequent negotiations. "The outcomes of the competition do not represent the end of the discussion about the future of the center of Špindlerův Mlýn. On the contrary, they create a solid professional foundation for further decision-making by the city and the investor regarding the character of this exceptionally significant area," stated the jury chairman Marko.
A total of 33 teams from the Czech Republic and abroad entered the competition, which was conducted according to the rules of the Czech Chamber of Architects. It included professional workshops, public presentations of the proposals, and the involvement of city residents in discussions about the future shape of the center.
If conditions are favorable, construction could start in 2029, according to earlier statements from Penta. It could take two to three years. Previously, there were concerns that the developer's plans would not be favorable for local residents. Some locals are worried about the possibility of empty investment apartments that will not be permanently occupied.
There are six owners of buildings and land in the area, with a significant portion of the parcels in the center owned by Penta Real Estate. The city owns nearly half of the land and has several buildings there.
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