BPB Trophy 2006 and With Rigips Ceilings to the World 2006

At the festive gala evening of Rigips company on March 16, 2006, at the Beseda House in Brno, the long-concealed winning projects of the international competition BPB Trophy 2006 were announced, as well as the competition "With Rigips Ceilings into the World 2006" under the auspices of the Union of Architects. The evening, full of surprises, original realizations, trophies, and interesting prizes, was hosted by Michaela Dolinová and Michal Jagelka. The evening's uniqueness was surely enhanced by the magic show of Pavel Kožíšek and Martina Poulíčková.

Rigips, s.r.o. is constantly striving to support and improve the craftsmanship and quality of work of installation companies in the field of dry interior construction systems, and for this reason, this year the fourth national round of the competition BPB Trophy was held.
BPB Trophy is an international competition held with a tradition of more than ten years for installation companies in the category "Dry Interior Construction Systems" and in the category "Innovative Solutions in Dry Interior Construction." In the national round, projects are awarded in subcategories such as Commercial Spaces, Office Spaces, Leisure Spaces, Interesting Arched Structures, Aesthetic Design, and Interestingly Designed Ceilings.
The goal is to recognize the artistry, skill, and quality of work of installation companies that utilize Rigips products and systems.
This year, 20 installation companies entered the BPB Trophy 2006 with 24 projects, using Rigips products and systems across a wide spectrum. The projects are very diverse – from new construction of a large sports and social center, through reconstructions and conversions of historical buildings, to modifications of the interior of one hall.

From the projects submitted to the Czech national round, an expert jury selects the winner who represents our republic in the international round. This year, the winning realizations of both categories will be presented in May at the World Forum in Madrid, Spain. The jury evaluates the realizations according to technical and aesthetic criteria. The originality of construction, the use of special techniques, the overall technical quality, and the aesthetic impression are mainly assessed. The size and volume of the realized work play no role in the evaluation.

Under the auspices of the Union of Architects, we also organize a competition for architects and designers called With Rigips Ceilings into the World.
This year, 13 interior solutions from various buildings were submitted for the competition, ranging from administrative and banking spaces to shopping centers and areas serving for relaxation or sports.
The goal is to highlight and reward the originality of use, technical performance, and design of structures that utilize acoustic and modular ceiling systems (Casoprano & Gyptone tile ceilings and large-format Gyptone & Rigiton boards).
For the expert jury's evaluation, the scope of the work is not a key criterion. It is more about the idea, wit, and use of Rigips ceiling systems in the service of interior architecture. The winners are awarded trips abroad.

Results of the BPB Trophy 2006 Competition

Category "Dry Interior Construction Systems"

1st place
Installation company: ATIZ, spol. s r.o., Jesenice near Prague
Architect: Karel Dvořák,a.s., Ing. Jan Procházka
Project: Department Store Dvořák, Tábor
Extension of the new part of the department store

Description: The interior of the new part of the department store – this is a showcase of Rigips drywall constructions. They were not only used for constructing dividing walls and ceilings but also served to build interesting decorative and functional elements such as testing booths, standalone advertising walls, or interestingly designed "partitions" for the sales counter. The drywall ceilings of the corridors are adorned with suspended ramps with built-in lighting, which fulfill a decorative function while also serving as a protective feature – in case of fire, smoke will be channeled through these ramps.

2nd place
Installation company: VIMAT, s.r.o., Prague
Architect: JIRAN-KOHOUT architects, s.r.o., Zdeněk Jiran
Project: Academy of Fine Arts, Prague
Reconstruction of a historical school building

3rd place (both companies received the same number of points)
Installation company: ALLEGRO, s.r.o., Černošice
Architect: ATIP, a.s., Ing. Arch. Martin Vokatý
Project: Sazka Arena, Prague
New construction of a sports and social center

Installation company: Falco - Beta, s.r.o., České Budějovice
Architect: Atelier K.I.M., Arch. Zdeněk Kužela
Project: Hotel Gomel, České Budějovice
Reconstruction of the hotel reception and bar

Category "Innovative Solutions in Dry Interior Construction"

1st place
Installation company: ALLEGRO s.r.o., Černošice
Architect: ATIP, a.s., Ing. Arch. Martin Vokatý
Project: Sazka Arena, Prague
New construction of a sports and social center

Description: This sports hall features both standard drywall constructions – dividing walls and cladding of concrete structures, and due to the uniqueness of the entire work, atypical constructions that were born directly on the site, such as arched structures, light ramps, or multiple jumps in the ceilings. Here, self-supporting demountable fireproof drywall panels measuring 300 x 3,500 mm were installed for the first time in the Czech Republic. The installation of Riflex and Ridurit fibreboards, Rigiplan floors, or acoustic perforated ceilings Rigiton was also significant.

2nd place
Installation company: GipsCon, s.r.o., Brno
Architect: C.H.S. Praha s.r.o., Ing. Arch. Jaroslav Sixta
Project: Živnostenská Banka, Brno
Construction of a bank in a historic apartment building

3rd place
Installation company: LEKOS spol. s r.o., Ostrava
Architect: KRR Architecture s.r.o., Karim R. Rachidi
Project: Shopping Center Varyáda, Karlovy Vary
New construction of a shopping center

Special Award in the subcategory "Commercial Spaces"
Installation company: ATIZ, spol. s r.o., Jesenice near Prague
Project: Department Store Dvořák, Tábor

Special Award in the subcategory "Office Spaces"
Installation company: RŮŽIČKA s.r.o., Česká Lípa
Project: Training Center Oskar Mobil, Prague

Special Award in the subcategory "Leisure Spaces"
Installation company: ATIZ, spol. s r.o., Jesenice near Prague
Project: Castle Kotnov – Hotel**** Dvořák, Tábor

Special Award in the subcategory "Interestingly Designed Arched Structure"
Installation company: INTER GIPS s.r.o., Prague
Project: Fitness style club, Kuta center, Prague

Special Award in the subcategory "Aesthetic Design"
Installation company: VIMAT, s.r.o., Prague
Project: Academy of Fine Arts, Prague

Special Award in the subcategory "Interestingly Designed Ceiling"
Installation company: Falco – Beta, s.r.o., České Budějovice
Project: Hotel Gomel, České Budějovice

Results of the "With Rigips Ceilings into the World 2006" Competition

1st place
Project: Shopping Park Olomouc City, Olomouc
Architect: Yaron Sapir, Prague
Installation company: Martin Šimek – dry construction assembly, Olšany
Description: The new shopping center with extensive communication spaces grabs attention not only for its bold architectural design but also for its careful solution of a key parameter for achieving overall comfort in the interior – the internal acoustics of the space. The interesting combination of large-format seamless ceilings made from perforated Gyptone BIG boards and Rigiton boards was effectively utilized here. The result is an aesthetically pleasing interior, where the overall elegant impression is also enhanced by the lighting that is sensitively integrated into drywall ramps.

2nd place
Project: Multi-functional Hall Tip Sport Arena, Liberec
Architect: BfB studio s.r.o., Prague, Ing. Štefan Bolcha
Installation company: SYNER, s.r.o., Liberec

3rd place
Project: Marks & Spencer Store, Brno
Architect: DESIGN arcom s.r.o., Prague, Ing. Arch. Milan Hron
Installation company: GEMO OLOMOUC, spol. s r.o., Olomouc-Lazce


About Rigips, s.r.o.

Rigips, s.r.o. is a subsidiary of the British group BPB - the largest world manufacturer of drywall and plaster products and one of the leading suppliers of polystyrene insulation in the world. After decades of successful and continuous development, BPB serves the market in more than 50 countries with its 90 manufacturing plants. In the Czech Republic, Rigips has nearly fifteen years of tradition. In its 3 manufacturing plants, it produces its products with a quality comparable to large European manufacturers and meets the standards applicable in the EU. Thanks to its affiliation with the BPB group, Rigips leverages know-how from around the world and is ready to accommodate the wishes and requirements of its customers.
The group achieves a turnover of more than £2 billion and employs approximately 13,000 workers worldwide.


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