Submitted by WA ContentsCharles University and Inspireli invite students worldwide to reimagine Zahradky CastleCzech Republic Architecture News - Oct 26, 2024 - 10:37 html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"Inspireli is proud to announce the launch of the Zahradky Castle Competition, a new addition to the prestigious 10th Inspireli Awards. Open to architecture students worldwide, this competition challenges participants to envision the transformation of Zahradky Castle into a dynamic conference center, blending historical preservation with innovative contemporary design.The project aims to restore the castle and its surrounding buildings, integrating multifunctional spaces that will serve as a conference center, municipality information hub, and a center for leisure activities. The design must also incorporate accommodation facilities, while further restoration efforts will repurpose the orangery and farmhouse into a caf or small restaurant, enhancing the site's cultural and social vibrancy.Charles University, the owner of the castle, is committed to reconstructing the complex based on the winning student project, offering an extraordinary opportunity for young architects to see their vision realized.The competition is as always free of charge to enter, providing an inclusive platform for students globally to participate. Submissions are due by June 15, 2025, and the total prize pool of 6,000 EUR, along with a special Innovative Solution Prize, will reward the best proposals.JuryChairman: Martin Masek, Bursar of Charles UniversityJury Member: prof. Jan Kuklk, Vice-Rector for Academic AppointmentsJury Member: dr. Josef Fontana, Vice-Rector for Strategy and DevelopmentJury Member: Jitka Bakov, Executive Director of the RectorateJury Member: Ji Brandtlk, Technician of the Development DepartmentOrganizer: Inspireli AwardsAnnouncer: Charles University, Czech RepublicCompetition Opens: Oct 1, 2024Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025Eligibility: Open to architecture students worldwideEntry Fee: Free of chargePrizes: Total of 6,000 EUR, plus a special Innovative Solution PrizeGoal: To reimagine Zahradky Castle as a functional conference and leisure center, preserving historical integrity while modernizing the space for contemporary use.For more information, including competition guidelines and registration details, visit the website.About Inspireli AwardsThe Inspireli Awards is the largest international student competition in the field of architecture, offering young architects a platform to present their ideas and projects to a global audience. The awards celebrate innovation, creativity, and sustainable design, helping shape the future of architecture.Top image courtesy of Inspireli Awards.> via Inspireli Awardsarchitecture competition