NOVÁ VALCHA

VALCHA / ZÁBRAN, HOUŠKA, NOVÁ / 2013

INVITED URBAN DESIGN COMPETITION – 1ST PLACE

Nová Valcha was conceived as an urban design concept for a new residential zone on the outskirts of Plzeň. The proposal responded to the need to create a fully-fledged urban structure that would connect to the original character of the Valcha settlement while offering a high-quality and sustainable living environment.

A key aspect was the treatment of public spaces and their integration with nature. The design included a diverse range of housing types—from family houses to smaller apartment buildings—with an emphasis on permeability of the area, compactness of development, and natural integration into the surrounding environment.

The original competition proposal was not fully realized; during construction, modifications were made that partially affected its initial urban concept.