OPAVA

winter 2021

At present, the garden of the children‘s home, the promenade of the former monastery and the Dvořák orchards are located in the area. An unpleasant fact about the arcades is their „siege“ by socially excluded persons, which often further discourages other visitors who would like to see the place. Concept The main intention was to reopen the inner part of the former monastery block and to revive the public spaces. This is also connected with the clear demarcation of the Dvořák Orchards area and the definition of the fortification circuit. At the same time, attention was paid to the children‘s home and its enclosed courtyard facing the historic building of Spořitelna.

Proposal I strictly define the green ring of the Opava City Parks by two separate masses of university dormitories and a children‘s home. Towards the centre, the blocks give way to the public space and make the inner blocks accessible. A garden with a playground is being created next to the children‘s home, replacing the former asphalt area. A space for active leisure is created next to the dormitories. The amphitheatre will be used by art school students for performances and shows..There is also a bar with a café. A coworking office is located above the amphitheatre itself, so there will be no interruptions in the later hours. The student dorm rooms face the park and are separated from the courtyard by a porch. I maintain a community garden at St. Elizabeth‘s Church that is very popular with Opava residents. The other part of the courtyard still serves the children‘s home. There is a garden where children can

spend their free time. The children‘s home block provides facilities for a low-threshold centre and starter flats. The children‘s home itself houses a multifunctional hall where children can play sports or hold various social events that can be attended by the public. On the next floor there are community rooms and living rooms for two family groups. The starter flats are suitable for adult children who want to become independent but have problems getting their own flat. The low-threshold centre is being built as a result of situations in the original arcades. It was a place strongly sought after by homeless people. As a substitute, I offer them a place where they can have a safe place to eat, do their hygiene or even sleep. The services of a low-threshold centre are not only about providing food and a place to sleep, but also helping with reintegration into mainstream society, which is often a long and difficult process.

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