An open international architecture and urban design contest is being held to upgrade the central area of Zelene, Czechia (Deadline: 24 January)The two-stage competition organised by the Centre for Central European Architecture (CCEA MOBA) on behalf of the Municipality of Zelene will select a design team to redevelop a key site in the centre of the settlement which is located just 10km east of Prague.The 10 million (CZK 304 million) project will create a new municipal office, police station, health centre, retail and housing on a large disused site located next to the railway in the heart of Zelene.Contest site: Zelene, CzechiaAccording to the brief: The rapidly growing municipality on the outskirts of Prague currently lacks a commercial and administrative centre. However, it has a brownfield site near the train station that has the potential to meet this need.The goal of the competition is to create a high-quality and attractive space in the centre of Zelene that will provide facilities for services, social interaction, and gathering for residents and visitors alike.The design should include essential community amenities, such as a municipal office, office spaces, a municipal police station, a healthcare centre, residential units, and retail spaces. The newly developed area should become a central and representative place in the municipality.Founded in 1416, Zelene is a small settlement of around 3,200 residents located on the eastern edge of Prague. Local landmarks include a small chapel and statue of St John of Nepomuk but otherwise the town lacks any significant civic infrastructure.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.Bjarke Ingels Group won an international contest organised by The City of Prague for a major new 204 million (CZK 6.1 billion) waterfront concert hall close to the Vltavsk metro station in May 2022.Benthem Crouwel Architects won an open international competition to redevelop one side of Pragues iconic Victory Square one year ago.Contest site: Zelene, CzechiaKey aims of the latest 6,650m project include creating a new commercial and administrative urban core and boosting civic infrastructure within the settlement. New intergenerational outdoor public spaces are also required as part of the development.Judges will include Vt ik, mayor of Zelene; Tereza Vojtkov, founder of Vojtek Architects; Jan Kalivoda; co-founder of Progres Architects; and David Hlouch of the Czech Chamber of Architects.The contest language is Czech and English. Submissions will be judged on architectural quality, urban design quality, sustainability and technical design.The competition features a 65,700 (CZK 2 million) prize fund and the overall winner will be invited to negotiate for a design contract to take the project forward.How to applyDeadline: 24 JanuaryCompetition funding source: Contracting authority (Zelene)Project funding source: Subsidies/grant and contracting authority (Zelene)Owner of site(s): Contracting authority (Zelene)Contact details: igor@cceamoba.czVisit the competition website for more information