The competition for the reconstruction of the square in Uh. Hradiště was won by the studio of ofschem architects
Uherské Hradiště – The urban planning and architectural competition for the reconstruction of Masarykovo náměstí in Uherské Hradiště was won by the company ofschem architekti from Brno. The jury evaluated 11 proposals. The winning team will now invite the city to further develop the proposal and subsequently to prepare all stages of project documentation, including documentation for the selection of a contractor and author supervision, as stated in today's press release by representatives of the Uherské Hradiště town hall. The date for the start of the square's reconstruction is not yet known.
The central square was last significantly altered by builders in the second half of the 1950s. The estimated costs for the planned reconstruction are in the tens of millions of crowns. "The square should primarily serve people, and they should feel comfortable in it. Therefore, I appreciate the new water features, ecological management of rainwater, the addition of greenery, barrier-free solutions, and overall calming of traffic so that people feel not only good but also safe here," said Mayor Stanislav Blaha (ODS).
He appreciated that the proposal also considers the remembrance of the remnants of St. George's Church, which stood in the middle of the square. "Its very representation is designed to respond to the results of archaeological research that will precede the square's reconstruction project. Masarykovo náměstí is not only an area of city-wide significance but is important for the entire Slovácko region, so I also welcome the incorporation of elements that support local identity," added the mayor.
The design by ofschem architekti includes the overall integration of the square area, with a new water feature planned for its northern part. It also addresses the surrounding streets. "From a transportation perspective, the square will now only be accessible via Poštovní Street, which will serve as the only bidirectional road," stated representatives of the town hall.
In the short term, people will be able to park along the facade of part of the town hall and the post office. Nearby Nádražní Street should remain accessible only for deliveries; the design includes a pedestrian zone. Smaller market spaces with potential placement of food trucks will be created there. Other outdoor seating areas for cafes or confectioneries could also start operating on the street.
The jury of the competition consisted of architects, and experts in transportation, heritage preservation, and archaeology also participated in the evaluation. The city intends to further develop the proposal with the winning company and consult it with the relevant authorities and organizers of cultural events, planning to involve the public as well. Interested parties will be able to view the competition proposals at an exhibition in the Jesuit College on Masarykovo náměstí starting April 29. The results of the competition are published on the city's website.
The central square was last significantly altered by builders in the second half of the 1950s. The estimated costs for the planned reconstruction are in the tens of millions of crowns. "The square should primarily serve people, and they should feel comfortable in it. Therefore, I appreciate the new water features, ecological management of rainwater, the addition of greenery, barrier-free solutions, and overall calming of traffic so that people feel not only good but also safe here," said Mayor Stanislav Blaha (ODS).
He appreciated that the proposal also considers the remembrance of the remnants of St. George's Church, which stood in the middle of the square. "Its very representation is designed to respond to the results of archaeological research that will precede the square's reconstruction project. Masarykovo náměstí is not only an area of city-wide significance but is important for the entire Slovácko region, so I also welcome the incorporation of elements that support local identity," added the mayor.
The design by ofschem architekti includes the overall integration of the square area, with a new water feature planned for its northern part. It also addresses the surrounding streets. "From a transportation perspective, the square will now only be accessible via Poštovní Street, which will serve as the only bidirectional road," stated representatives of the town hall.
In the short term, people will be able to park along the facade of part of the town hall and the post office. Nearby Nádražní Street should remain accessible only for deliveries; the design includes a pedestrian zone. Smaller market spaces with potential placement of food trucks will be created there. Other outdoor seating areas for cafes or confectioneries could also start operating on the street.
The jury of the competition consisted of architects, and experts in transportation, heritage preservation, and archaeology also participated in the evaluation. The city intends to further develop the proposal with the winning company and consult it with the relevant authorities and organizers of cultural events, planning to involve the public as well. Interested parties will be able to view the competition proposals at an exhibition in the Jesuit College on Masarykovo náměstí starting April 29. The results of the competition are published on the city's website.
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