Revitalization of Tyršovo Square in Hostomice

Organizer: the city of Hostomice, representative of the organizer: Vít Šťáhlavský, mayor
Subject of the competition: Development of an architectural design for the revitalization of Tyršovo square in Hostomice and the conversion of existing buildings of the post office and fire station for the fulfillment of new functions of a town hall, post office, and supplementary functions of community amenities.
Date of the event: February 12 - May 31, 2010
Jury:
Regular members of the jury:
Vít Šťáhlavský / mayor of the municipality
MgA. Monika Immrová / representative of the organizer
Petr Lachman / representative of the organizer
Ing. arch. Jan Jehlík / architect
Ing. arch. Josef Pleskot / architect
Prof. Emil Přikryl / architect
Ing. Petr Velička / landscape architect
Alternates of the jury:
Mgr. Jiřina Walterová / school director
Ing. Antonín Žižkovský / traffic engineer
Number of submitted designs: 32
Total prizes and awards: 270,000 CZK
1st prize (140,000 CZK): MgA. Lenka Křemenová, MgA. David Maštálka, Ing. Miloslav Cymbál - A1Architects
2nd prize (70,000 CZK): Martin Heckel, Ing. arch. BcA. Eva Vopátková, co-author: Ing. arch. Jiří Soukup
3rd prize (40,000 CZK): Ing. arch. Jiří Žid, Ing. arch. Ing. Jiří Janďourek, Bc. Jana Hlavová, Ing. arch. Jana Medlíková
Award (10,000 CZK): MgA. Pavel Griz, MgA. Tereza Kučerová, MgA. Patrik Zamazal - Molo architekti, s.r.o.
Award (10,000 CZK): Ing. arch. MgA. Martin Rusina, Ing. arch. Miroslav Holubec

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Jury assessment:

1st prize: MgA. Lenka Křemenová, MgA. David Maštálka, Ing. Miloslav Cymbál - A1Architects
A significant strength of the proposal is that it builds on the qualities and volumes of the existing state. It sharpens and defines it. The tripling (“cloning”) of the post office building may seem formal at first glance, but in the presented concept, it proves to be substantial. The form of the “roofed square” appears functional and could therefore replace (somewhat missing for the jury) the open space of the square. The ratio between paved and unpaved areas is harmonious. The ground floor is balanced, although its layout adjustments in the central part will be necessary. The proposal is closest to finding a suitable concept between a rural and urban central space.

2nd prize: Martin Heckel, Ing. arch. BcA. Eva Vopátková, co-author: Ing. arch. Jiří Soukup
This proposal liberates the central part of the square in the most sensitive way, in the spirit of the original concept as documented by the imperial imprint from the first half of the 19th century. The opening of the center of the square is not done by the standard division of space into three parts, but through a much more complex process, which, through careful selection of vegetation, quotations of historical traces and a new building, contemporaneously rhythms the space of the square. The new building uniquely reflects the context and creates a completely new situation. The opening of the space insufficiently reflects the existing traffic load of the square.

3rd prize: Ing. arch. Jiří Žid, Ing. arch. Ing. Jiří Janďourek, Bc. Jana Hlavová, Ing. arch. Jana Medlíková
The proposal reveals and demonstrates refined and exceptional proportions of the space. The geometric analysis justifies the concept of the place. The classicist axis supported by alleys creates quality space. The question remains about the separation of the inner part of the square from its whole. The formalization of all three spaces has functional content and makes sense. The new object is conceived among other things as a platform enabling the experience of the overall concept. The jury positively evaluates the extension of the department store. The distinctness of the formal concept was discussed.

Award: MgA. Pavel Griz, MgA. Tereza Kučerová, MgA. Patrik Zamazal - Molo architekti, s.r.o.
The proposal maintains the existing concept of a unified space, which it develops in a wide range of expressive means. Besides other things, the jury positively assessed the planning of crossways through the square. The ground floor in this proposal becomes a dynamic “carpet,” perhaps too decorative.

Award: Ing. arch. MgA. Martin Rusina, Ing. arch. Miroslav Holubec
An unconventional and very refreshing solution.