Optimistas is hosting an International architectural competition for the reconstruction, improvement and development of the urban environment in the area around the Market Square of Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
The competition is organized due to the Municipality of Stara Zagora’s demand for complete concept for the development, improvement and design of the urban environment and an idea solution for “Pazarska” str. and the square space behind the department store, locked between the “Tsar Simeon the Veliki” Blvd., “Russki” Blvd., “Knyaz Boris” str. and “Kolyo Ganchev’ str., Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
A total of 17,500 Euro will be awarded to the best three idea solutions. The First Prize is 10,000 Euro. The Municipality of Stara Zagora, Bulgaria will commission the first ranked participant to develop a technical and detailed investment project.
The competition is open, anonymous and addressed to all interested persons — open to all Bulgarian and foreign persons or their associations, without restrictions.
The territorial scope of the competition includes three naturally distinct areas.
- Zone 1 includes the Central department store and the area behind it, incorporating underground parking on two levels and a plaza space.
The main defining feature of the zone is the building of the Eski Mosque, an immovable cultural property of national importance, converted into a Museum of Religions and operational since 2011. - Zone 2 is formed between “Tsar Ivan Shishman” str. and “Petar Parchevich” str. is crossed by “Pazarska” str. and with definite commercial functions of the objects facing the street.
The area is saturated with a variety of buildings with different uses. - Zone 3 is dominated by the Market. This area of the competition area is extremely active, being saturated with commercial space, relocatables, offices and restaurants.
The many cafes and food courts that have tables and seating on the street during the summer months.
The competition projects will be evaluated by a panel of 9 international jury members.
Please visit the official website for further guidelines and regulations.
No Entry Fee!
It's free to enter.
