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Žofinka
Ostrava, Czechia
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Type
STATUS
Concept
YEAR
2045
SIZE
1,000,000 +
BUDGET
Undisclosed
The Žofinka district in Ostrava, one of the most ambitious one-off developments in the third largest city of the Czech Republic, transforms a currently unused brownfield located between the city centre and its river into a vibrant and resource conscious urban environment. The 20 hectares development is located just a few minutes from the city centre, on the site of the former slag heap of the local ironworks.
Žofinka is formed as a model for how post-industrial sites can be reimagined as inclusive, climate-smart urban neighborhoods. The long-term vision is supported by robust guidelines and governance frameworks that allow for innovation without compromising the plan’s integrity. By integrating landscape, mobility, housing, and heritage into a coherent strategy, it demonstrates the value of holistic thinking in shaping the future of cities. It offers a robust framework for urban development that meets the complex challenges of brownfield transformation while grounding itself in DNA of the place.
With a significant focus on high-quality public space and a large variety of housing typologies and supporting functions, as well as a seamless integration with the surrounding neighbourhoods and natural landscapes, first phase of the Žofinka development, located by the waterfront of the Ostravice river, is scheduled to begin construction next year following an urban design that encourages a human scale and social interaction.
The transformed area will weave together the green qualities of its surroundings with the scale of the historic city and site turning it into an attractive neighbourhood. Inspired by the character and understanding of the site, the design mixes urban and architectural qualities with a distinct human scale where residential block, lively public spaces and green structure clearly define a pedestrian- and bicyclist prioritized neighbourhood.
The technical design emphasizes resource conscious principles, integrated climate solutions and long-term resilience. Targets involve strategies for energy-efficiency, low carbon construction, green retention systems, and passive solar strategies. Water management and enhancing biodiversity are essential parts of the layout, just as public space layouts will consider infiltration, micro climate and natural cooling.
The first phase of construction, basic infrastructure as well as approximately 300 apartments also designed by ADEPT, is scheduled to begin in 2026. Completion of the entire development of Žofinka is expected to take approximately two decades.
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Facts about Žofinka
Lead Architect / Urban planner: ADEPT
Collaborators: ohboi, atelier.tečka, VEN.KU architekti, VECTURA Pardubice and AFRY
Size: 20 ha + 60.000 m2 housing
Location: Ostrava Czech Republic
Year: 2025 – 2045
Žofinka is formed as a model for how post-industrial sites can be reimagined as inclusive, climate-smart urban neighborhoods. The long-term vision is supported by robust guidelines and governance frameworks that allow for innovation without compromising the plan’s integrity. By integrating landscape, mobility, housing, and heritage into a coherent strategy, it demonstrates the value of holistic thinking in shaping the future of cities. It offers a robust framework for urban development that meets the complex challenges of brownfield transformation while grounding itself in DNA of the place.
With a significant focus on high-quality public space and a large variety of housing typologies and supporting functions, as well as a seamless integration with the surrounding neighbourhoods and natural landscapes, first phase of the Žofinka development, located by the waterfront of the Ostravice river, is scheduled to begin construction next year following an urban design that encourages a human scale and social interaction.
The transformed area will weave together the green qualities of its surroundings with the scale of the historic city and site turning it into an attractive neighbourhood. Inspired by the character and understanding of the site, the design mixes urban and architectural qualities with a distinct human scale where residential block, lively public spaces and green structure clearly define a pedestrian- and bicyclist prioritized neighbourhood.
The technical design emphasizes resource conscious principles, integrated climate solutions and long-term resilience. Targets involve strategies for energy-efficiency, low carbon construction, green retention systems, and passive solar strategies. Water management and enhancing biodiversity are essential parts of the layout, just as public space layouts will consider infiltration, micro climate and natural cooling.
The first phase of construction, basic infrastructure as well as approximately 300 apartments also designed by ADEPT, is scheduled to begin in 2026. Completion of the entire development of Žofinka is expected to take approximately two decades.
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Facts about Žofinka
Lead Architect / Urban planner: ADEPT
Collaborators: ohboi, atelier.tečka, VEN.KU architekti, VECTURA Pardubice and AFRY
Size: 20 ha + 60.000 m2 housing
Location: Ostrava Czech Republic
Year: 2025 – 2045
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