An open international architecture and urban design contest is being held for a 24.5 million (CSK 730 million) new bus station and civic complex in Valask Mezi, Czechia (Deadline: 17 April)The two-stage competition organised by the Centre for Central European Architecture (CCEA MOBA) on behalf of the City of Valask Mezi will select a design team to create a new bus terminal, municipal office and parking garage in the centre of the historic settlement.The 24.5 million (CSK 730 million) project will transform a large former timber yard located next to Valask Mezis main station. New public spaces and two residential apartment blocks are also planned.Competition site: Valask Mezi bus station, CzechiaAccording to the brief: The city of Valask Mezi is announcing an open, two-phase architectural competition for the design of a bus terminal, municipal office, and parking garage.The competition also includes the design of public space and a conceptual proposal for two residential buildings.The competition is based on an urban study from 2021. The traffic solution, including the roundabout and the underpass connecting the project site with the railway station building and its platforms, is already defined and forms part of the framework for the design.Valask Mezi is a small town of around 23,000 inhabitants located in the Zln Region of eastern Czechia. The town is situated at the convergence of the Ronovsk and Vsetnsk Beva rivers, and includes a major train station.The latest contest comes just months after international competitions were announced for the 244 million upgrade of flood defences in Olomouc and to transform the disused Hotel Stroja in nearby Perov.Competition site: Valask Mezi bus station, CzechiaKey aims of the phased project include creating a new public park, station forecourt and park as well as delivering a new 22-bay bus terminal, a 6,600m municipal office block, a 250-capacity car park and residential development.Judges will include vice-mayor Yvona Wojaczkov, local assembly member Alena Carbolov, Pavla Matjka Enochov of the practice A69, and the towns chief architect Ondej Chybk.The contest language is Czech and English. Submissions will be judged on architectural quality, urban design quality, sustainability and technical design.The overall winner will receive a 33,500 (CZK 1 million) prize while a second prize of 23,500 (CZK 700,000) and third prize of 16,800 (CZK 500,000) will also be awarded.How to applyDeadline: 17 AprilCompetition funding source: The Municipality of Valask MeziProject funding source: The Municipality of Valask MeziOwner of site(s): The Municipality of Valask MeziContact details: ask@cceamoba.czVisit the competition website for more information