Dočasná odbavovací hala a zázemí autobusového terminálu Florenc
This architectural competition seeks the best design for a temporary departure hall for the Florenc bus terminal, located in the wider centre of Prague. The aim is not only to provide a high-quality operational solution for the building itself, but also to create a sensitive urban design for its immediate surroundings.
The competition emphasizes connecting the design to a dynamically developing locality and creating a pleasant, functional and lively urban space. The building should reflect the character of the place in which it is located, while also excelling with an appropriate dose of self-confidence, originality and authenticity.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOV 14, 2025 12:00 CET
Penta Real Estate, in cooperation with Inspireli, is announcing an international architectural competition aimed at finding the best design for a check-in hall in the Florence area of Prague. The competition is open to architects from around the world and represents a unique opportunity to participate in the creation of a significant public space in the wider city center.
One of the key aspects of the design is sustainability – from the choice of materials to energy efficiency. The maximum permitted built-up area of the building is 1500 m² GFA.
The competition is non-anonymous and open to both foreign and local architects. We welcome innovative approaches, sensitive design, and the courage to think differently about urban space.
PROGRAM
The area of the proposed area is subject to a requirement for an architectural design for a temporary check-in hall and facilities of the Florenc bus terminal, which will include a public part designed for approximately 26,000 people per day, offering waiting areas, catering services, pre-sales offices of transport companies, luggage storage, etc. The non-public part will mainly include the operational and administrative facilities of the facility. The competition also includes a design for smaller structures for roofing individual platforms within the area of interest and a concept for using the space under the arches of the Negrelli Viaduct.
COMPETITION TYPE
A two-phase, non-anonymous, international architectural competition. The first phase of the competition is open and consists of submitting reference projects, team presentations and a libreto. The second phase, which will involve 8 architects or architectural teams, will take place in the form of personal or online presentations. Competition conditions are approved by the Czech Chamber of Architects.
FIRST PHASE – “libreto”
The first phase of the competition is open. For a valid entry, participants must agree to the competition terms and conditions by confirming their participation in the invitation and submitting the completed required documents within the specified deadlines. The digital PDF publication in A3 format should contain information about the architect or team of architects (1xA3), a portfolio of their work (1xA3) and a conceptual design (max. 5 pages). The libreto will be prepared in the form of a short structured text and graphic expression.
SECOND PHASE - design
(situation, floor plans, sections, visualization, facade solution, sustainability concept)
The participants of the 2nd phase of the competition are only the contestants who were invited by the jury after the 1st phase to develop the libreto and submit proposals. The jury will select 8 participants who will present their proposals to the jury during a competition workshop, which is not elimination. This is followed by the incorporation of the jury's comments, submission and final presentation of more elaborate and detailed proposals, on the basis of which the jury will select the winner.
LOCALITIES
The area under development is located near the center of Prague. On the north side, it borders Křižíkova Street, which forms one of the main communication arteries of Karlín. The plot directly borders the Karlín Music Theater building and is part of the Florenc 21 development site, which represents a key element of the extensive urban development of this part of the city. A number of important city points are within walking distance, such as the Museum of the Capital City of Prague, Karlín Square, or the monument on Vítkov Hill. The Florenc site also offers excellent accessibility to public transport - including bus, tram, and metro lines.
TERRITORY
The area of the developed area has a triangular shape, which is defined from the west, north and east by the arms of the Negrelli Viaduct. This area, originally used as the Florenc bus station, has been perceived as a residual space since the 1950s and has served mainly as a warehouse and today functions as a parking lot. It is a strategically located area near the city center, which has potential for cultural and creative use due to its industrial atmosphere and proximity to transport infrastructure.
Time Schedule
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October 27, 2025 Announcement of the competition
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November 14, 2025, 12:00 CET Deadline for competition entries
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November 14, 2025 Confirmation of compliance with entry requirements
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December 8, 2025, 12:00 CET Submission of Libretto (Phase 1)
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December 12, 2025 Selection of eight projects for Phase 2
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December 15-19, 2025 Presentation of detailed assignment for Phase 2
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February 4, 2026, 12:00 CET Submission of draft proposal
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February 6, 2026 Workshop with the jury
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March 13, 2026, 12:00 CET Submission of final proposal
Register at this INSPIRELI website
We will email you full competition brief when the 1st round starts
Submit your Intro project („Libreto“) to https://upload.pentaholding.eu/upload-package,
recipient email is: sigler@pentarealestate.com , hyskova@pentarealestate.com
Name of folder: „Odbavovací hala Florenc_Participant name_libreto“
CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE Any person receiving this message or participating in the competition shall maintain the confidentiality of all information received in connection with the competition, the contents of which are not generally known (i.e. publicly available) and shall use such information only for the purpose of participating in the competition.
Submission requirements for 1st phase („Libreto“):
- File formats: PDF
Remember all photos you do not create have property rights, so please do not include those pages into your submission (i.e. research part including photographs)
Due to the character of the context, all enters are required to be written in Czech, Slovak or English language.
Contact person:
Ing. arch. Karolína Hýsková: hyskova@pentarealestate.com, +420 731 129 193
preferred mean of contact via email
Full independent members
Architect – Zdeněk Fránek
Architect – Jiří Opočenský
Architect – Filip Tittl
Architect – David Richard Chisholm
Full members dependent:
David Musil, Country Managing Director, Penta Real Estate
Rudolf Vacek, Development Director, Penta Real Estate
Ivo Herman, Prague 8 Municipality, Planning and Development Department
Dependent substitutes
Tomáš Popadič, Design Development Manager- Teamleader, Penta Real Estate (authorized architect)
Martin Mafka, Head of Project Management, Penta Real Estate
Independent substitutes
Architect - Zuzana Pešková
Invited experts
Klára Bachová – ÚAN Florenc
Luboš Križan – IPR
The total amount for reimbursement of expenses in the competition is set at CZK 600,000 if eight participants are invited to participate in the second phase of the competition.
Phase 1 – submission of the libretto – no remuneration or other financial compensation is payable
Phase 2 – those invited will receive a lump sum of CZK 75,000 (subject to the fulfillment of conditions, see Competition Conditions).
Subsequent contract: negotiations on a contract for the completion of the design into an architectural study and for the work of an architect (see Competition Conditions).
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