Young architects will revitalize the "peripheries"

Competitors should not only develop their own project but also identify and seek out problematic peripheries within or at the outskirts of cities. This involves proposals on how to transform dysfunctional cities and municipalities, how to revive abandoned places along transportation corridors, or so-called edge places. Participants can choose a location from those recommended by partner cities, but they may also select their own, which they consider problematic and meets the competition criteria.

The expert jury will be led by Petr Stolín
The expert jury, led by Petr Stolín (PETR STOLÍN ARCHITEKT), holder of the first Czech Architecture Prize 2016, will evaluate the choice of the topic, the conceptual and contextual nature of the solution, the quality of the architectural/urban design, the contribution to environmental quality, sustainability, innovation, and originality of the work. This year, the jury also welcomed the city architect of Litomyšl, Zdeňka Vydrová, Jan Opočenský (ov architekti), David Mareš (třiarchitekti), and Josef Pechar (Foundation “Nadání J., M. a Z. Hlávkových”).

"At first glance, this topic may seem very easy. However, upon a closer search for what a periphery actually is, we do not arrive at a clear conclusion. The interpretation of this definition by the competitors can yield surprising results. And it is precisely this ambiguity that attracts me to this topic," adds Petr Stolín.

New for 2017: CEMEX Award
“The purpose of the CEMEX Award is to support authors who come up with innovative solutions in the use of concrete structures and materials in accordance with the competition theme, as concrete structures are often associated with urban peripheral areas (transport corridors, housing estates, etc.). Innovative solutions can bring concrete to the periphery in new contexts and qualities," says Vesselin Barliev, Public Affairs and Communication Manager, CEMEX Czech Republic.

More information: www.yaa.cz

General Partner: CEMEX Czech Republic
Partners: Foundation “Nadání J., M. a Z. Hlávkových”, FOR ARCH, Center for Supporting Computer Graphics in the Czech Republic, SPYRON, PVA EXPO PRAHA
Patronage: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, Association of Towns and Municipalities of the Czech Republic, PRAHA, Czech Chamber of Architects, Czech Chamber of Authorized Engineers and Technicians
Partner Schools: Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Architecture, Technical University in Liberec, Faculty of Architecture, Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Horticulture, Mendel University in Brno, AAAD in Prague, ARCHIP, Faculty of Architecture, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
Main Media Partners: Moderní obec, archiweb.cz
Media Partners: ARCHITECT+, KABINET Publishing, ERA21, ASB, Roofs-Facades-Insulation, Builder, EARCH., PROPAMÁTKY, PRO Cities and Municipalities

Contacts:
Project Manager – Eva Pácaltová, email: pacaltova@abf.cz, tel.: +420 739 003 161
Media Contact – Alena Bradáčová, email: bradacova@abf.cz, tel.: +420 739 003 164