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A crucial step on the way to a concert hall for Ostrava
19 7 2024

A crucial step on the way to a concert hall for Ostrava

The construction of the new concert hall, which combines the reconstruction of the heritage-protected House of Culture of the city of Ostrava with the timeless new construction of the concert hall and the use of the most modern green technology, has indeed reached a historical milestone. On July 19, 2024, a symbolic laying of the foundation stone for this unique construction took place with the participation of the President of the republic Petr Pavel, mayor of Ostrava Jan Dohnal, governor Josef Bělica, distinguished world architect Steven Holl, and other city and state representatives.

Reconstruction of the Skyscraper in Ostrčilova can begin, Sale Agreement has been signed
19 7 2024

Reconstruction of the Skyscraper in Ostrčilova can begin, Sale Agreement has been signed

Another significant milestone in Ostrava’s architecture is the rescue of the iconic "skyscraper" on Ostrčilova Street. The building will undergo a comprehensive reconstruction under the direction of world-renowned architect Eva Jiřičná.

Educating Future Leaders in Ostrava
15 7 2024

Educating Future Leaders in Ostrava

Ostrava has been supporting the education of talented people, who participate in the development of not only the city, for a long time. It is no different for the Moonshot Young Leaders Camp event, when the city will welcome the participants of the camp on 16th July.

World architect Steven Holl will visit Ostrava again
11 6 2024

World architect Steven Holl will visit Ostrava again

Ostrava will once again welcome the world's leading architect Steven Holl, who is returning to the prepared area of the reconstructed House of Culture of the City of Ostrava after almost three years. This time he will take on a special task. Together with other celebrities, he will tap the foundation stone of the concert hall. 

Among the elite! Ostrava’s slaughterhouse conversion is ranked one of Europe’s most interesting architectural projects
14 5 2024

Among the elite! Ostrava’s slaughterhouse conversion is ranked one of Europe’s most interesting architectural projects

The conversion of Ostrava’s 19th-century slaughterhouse to become the home of the PLATO contemporary art gallery has been ranked among the top five finalists in the EU’s Mies van der Rohe Award for contemporary architecture. The project faced challenging competition from 362 other buildings all over Europe, and it is the first-ever Czech building to reach this stage of the competition.

The City of Ostrava has presented awards to three heroes who saved a man’s life
14 5 2024

The City of Ostrava has presented awards to three heroes who saved a man’s life

Three men – Vladimír Tomčák (a member of the public), Tomáš Zevel (a National Police Force officer) and Petr Komoň (a City Police Force officer) – have been recognized for their role in saving a man’s life. It is thanks to them that a 19-year-old student was rescued from drowning after having been taken suddenly ill at a swimming pool.

For the fourth time in Ostrava. For the third time in the Ostrava Arena. The Ice Hockey World Championship is here again!
9 5 2024

For the fourth time in Ostrava. For the third time in the Ostrava Arena. The Ice Hockey World Championship is here again!

A treat for all fans of international ice hockey – from 10 May to 26 May, Ostrava and Prague are co-hosting the 87th IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship! Which teams will be facing each other in the Ostrava Arena? How will the tournament affect transport in the city, and will there be any road closures or special provision for cars? What can hockey fans look forward to besides the games themselves? For answers to these questions (and more), keep reading! We’ve summarized all the key info for you in the following text.

Ukrainian Dnipro to become Ostrava's partner city
7 5 2024

Ukrainian Dnipro to become Ostrava's partner city

The list of cities that have established partnerships with Ostrava will expand to thirteen. Joining the list is Dnipro, a city in central Ukraine, located approximately 400 kilometres from Kyiv. The invasion of Russian troops into Ukraine in February 2022 also sparked a massive wave of solidarity in Ostrava.

Quality housing and architecture, energy, and fulfilling the role of a metropolis are the main themes of Ostrava's new strategic plan
6 5 2024

Quality housing and architecture, energy, and fulfilling the role of a metropolis are the main themes of Ostrava's new strategic plan

Ostrava has a new strategic plan. It has selected key topics to focus on and develop in the coming years until 2030. The plan's priorities include quality housing and architecture, energy, and fulfilling the role of a metropolis, among others.

Municipal employees voluntarily cleaned up a small forest in Slezská Ostrava
9 4 2024

Municipal employees voluntarily cleaned up a small forest in Slezská Ostrava

As part of the nationwide "Let's Clean up Czechia" campaign, a team from the Ostrava City Hall started the clean-up of a part of Slezská Ostrava, in a small forest between Hladnovská and Heřmanická streets on the second day of April.

The rescue of the protected monument, Grossmann Villa, in Ostrava has been completed.
27 3 2024

The rescue of the protected monument, Grossmann Villa, in Ostrava has been completed.

The architectural gem of Ostrava, Grossmann Villa, will soon welcome its first visitors. The comprehensive process of rescuing the protected monument villa has concluded, preceded by extensive restoration work initiated at the end of 2021. 

The PLATO gallery’s recent Mies van der Rohe Award nomination is attracting new visitors, and a current exhibition has been extended
12 3 2024

The PLATO gallery’s recent Mies van der Rohe Award nomination is attracting new visitors, and a current exhibition has been extended

Ostrava’s PLATO contemporary art gallery is extending the duration of the exhibition Escaped, Found a Hideout, Still on the Run (Animal News) by an additional week, until 17 March. The extension comes in response to an upsurge of public interest as well as a planned visit by the jury of the EU’s Mies van der Rohe Award; the gallery – converted from a historic former slaughterhouse – has reached the finals of this prestigious international competition.

OSTRAVA SELECTS CONTRACTOR FOR SECOND PHASE OF THE OSTRAVA CULTURAL CENTRE RECONSTRUCTION AND CONCERT HALL EXTENSION PROJECT
11 3 2024

OSTRAVA SELECTS CONTRACTOR FOR SECOND PHASE OF THE OSTRAVA CULTURAL CENTRE RECONSTRUCTION AND CONCERT HALL EXTENSION PROJECT

The evaluation committee has completed the rigorous process of reviewing bids received by the city in the public procurement procedure for the second phase of the concert hall project and reconstruction of the Ostrava Cultural Centre. Five contenders expressed interest in constructing this unique structure, with bid prices ranging from 2.798 billion to 3.69 billion CZK.

RECONSTRUCTION OF OSTRAVA SLAUGHTERHOUSE IN THE FINAL OF A PRESTIGIOUS EUROPEAN COMPETITION
11 3 2024

RECONSTRUCTION OF OSTRAVA SLAUGHTERHOUSE IN THE FINAL OF A PRESTIGIOUS EUROPEAN COMPETITION

The project to convert the historic slaughterhouse into the contemporary art gallery PLATO once again excels in the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award. After advancing to the narrower nomination selection in January, it has now made it to the final seven, or rather, five. No Czech construction has been this successful in the past.

CURRENT STATUS OF THE PLANNED RECONSTRUCTION AND BEAUTIFICATION OF OSTRAVA MAIN TRAIN STATION AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
11 3 2024

CURRENT STATUS OF THE PLANNED RECONSTRUCTION AND BEAUTIFICATION OF OSTRAVA MAIN TRAIN STATION AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

February marked 49 years since the opening of the main building of Ostrava Main Train Station, a structure representative of the fading Brussels style in Czech architecture. The building has been affected by time and partial interventions, with some elements disappearing and internal modifications being added. Similarly, the area in front of this main railway hub has gradually deteriorated. 

OSTRAVAR ARENA SET FOR RENOVATION, OSTRAVA PLANS NEW PREMIER ICE SPORTS CENTRE
11 3 2024

OSTRAVAR ARENA SET FOR RENOVATION, OSTRAVA PLANS NEW PREMIER ICE SPORTS CENTRE

The present structural condition of the nearly forty-year-old OSTRAVAR ARENA, combined with a significant rise in electricity and heating costs, has prompted the city to commission a study for future decision-making on the architectural renovation of this distinctive building and its potential use in the years ahead.

THE CITY IS IN DISCUSSIONS WITH A POTENTIAL PARTNER FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE TECHNOLOGY PARK IN PUSTKOVEC
11 3 2024

THE CITY IS IN DISCUSSIONS WITH A POTENTIAL PARTNER FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE TECHNOLOGY PARK IN PUSTKOVEC

City representatives have commenced negotiations on the contract terms for the sale of a site that will expand the Technology Park in Ostrava-Pustkovec. The City Council, in its second February meeting, decided to start discussions on acquiring property with CTP Invest, spol. s. r. o.

The Slovak Ambassador has visited Ostrava
7 3 2024

The Slovak Ambassador has visited Ostrava

The Ambassador of the Slovak Republic in the Czech Republic, Her Excellency Ingrid Brocková, recently visited Ostrava, where she was welcomed by the Mayor Jan Dohnal at the New City Hall. The Ambassador is an experienced diplomat who has previously represented Slovakia in the OECD. She was keen to discuss a range of regional and national-level issues.

Ostrava is reducing the number of people in precarious housing situations
7 3 2024

Ostrava is reducing the number of people in precarious housing situations

The City of Ostrava is actively helping people in precarious housing situations through a major social housing project. The City Authority provides various forms of support to people in different life situations, all designed to combat housing-related problems affecting Ostrava's citizens.

Much-needed parking spaces for Ostrava
23 2 2024

Much-needed parking spaces for Ostrava

600 new parking spaces will be created at a new parking garage near the Moravian-Silesian Regional Authority offices in Ostrava. Work on the new garage – which will replace an existing parking lot with 77 spaces – is set to begin soon, and completion is scheduled for the end of 2025.