Results of the Sun City competition in Prague-Zbraslav

Developing an urban planning solution for the locality of Sluneční město in Zbraslav with the aim of valuing the area and creating a vision for its development until 2030 / 2040, emphasizing public space, including areas for greenery, leisure activities, services, and civic amenities. The author(s) of the winning proposal may be invited to develop the regulatory plan documentation for the specified locality.

Jury evaluation: Precise representation of the development process of the site. Clearly defined cornerstones of the locality that can be laid without delay. A combination of sovereign urbanism, architecture, and a hierarchy of functions. Urban planning details of the locality are skillfully managed. The emphasis on the space in front of the Hus Assembly and its connection to the historical part of Zbraslav is commendable – thanks to this, it is the best interpretation of the site's structure. A cultivated, sensitive, and realistic proposal that considers implementation over time and its financial aspects.

Jury evaluation: The jury highlights the analysis of the locality, including broader connections and the scale of the proposal. The outcomes of the analysis have been meticulously and sensitively reflected in the design, including the symbiosis of old and new buildings. The jury appreciated the well-developed design of the kindergarten, which evidently drew on practical experience, although its location is not optimal regarding phasing. The variety of objects and types of public spaces is interesting. A downside is the residential character of the vertical structure (dominant) that should fall under the category of public buildings.

Jury evaluation: Overall, it is a convincing urban planning concept that brings significant, creative elements such as a variable object in the square ("Umbrella"), or “containers” in the northern garden (Leisure Center). The "patchwork" is an inspiring idea for structuring the space, but the jury considers the scale problematic in relation to the surrounding buildings. From a general perspective, the absence of a more coherent green space may significantly hinder the overall concept.

Award (50,000 CZK) - A1Architects, MgA. Lenka Křemenová, MgA. David Maštálka, Vít Svoboda
Jury evaluation: The jury appreciated the clear and forceful solution of the new urbanism. However, the chosen concept places greater emphasis on the architecture of the buildings than on enhancing the relationship within the site. An example is the spatially interesting design of the kindergarten with a living roof and an inner garden. The price of this innovative solution is the difficult fulfillability of the relevant typological standards. Paradoxically, the strongest and weakest aspect of the design is its compactness and consequential isolation from the surrounding urban structure.

Award (50,000 CZK) - MgA. Ing. arch. Petr Uhlík, MgA. Tamara Volná, Ing. arch. Tomáš Petrášek
Jury evaluation: The jury highlights the consideration of functions demanded by the public, the analysis of the locality, and the basic concept, the advantages of which, however, do not translate into the final detailed solution. The location of the kindergarten significantly limits the development of the locality, especially its phasing. By defining (fencing) the area for the kindergarten and garden, the authors would lose the area intended for the future park of Sluneční město. Consequently, the whole concept of this part of the locality would likely collapse. A negative aspect is the placement of the residential building, although the authors can be commended for solving parking, including for the cultural house and swimming pool with café.

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