1-я премия 5000 €, 2-я премия 2000 €, 3-я премия 1000 €. 5 золотых упоминаний (бесплатное членство в TerraViva), 10 почетных упоминаний (бесплатное участие в следующем конкурсе организатора)
жюри:
TEA DAMJANOVSKA, Ss. Cyril & Methodius University [Skopje, North Macedonia]
KYRIAKOS CHATZIPARASKEVAS, Heatherwick Studio [London, UK]
ELENA CANTONI, Studio Schwitalla [Berlin, Germany]
и другие
организатор:
TerraViva S.r.l. (Италия)
ссылки:
UNESCO Ancient Theatre – Architecture Competition
Участникам предлагается разработать проект ревитализации античного театра в центре Охрида (Северная Македония), включенного в список Всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО.
Им предстоит найти баланс между бережным отношением к историческому наследию и выразительной современной архитектурой. Концепция может включать новые элементы сцены и крыши, обновление зрительских мест и ландшафтное благоустройство. Проект должен придать пространству новое культурное значение и обеспечить его активное использование в течение всего года – не только для мероприятий, но и в повседневной городской жизни.
Set within the historic heart of Ohrid, North Macedonia, this competition invites architects, designers and landscape visionaries to reinterpret the city’s iconic Ancient Theatre. Participants are challenged to create a cohesive architectural and landscape intervention – one that harmonises the site’s rich heritage with bold contemporary design. From a complete reinvention of the stage and roof to the sensitive rehabilitation of the seating area, the project calls for a unified spatial language that enhances the theatre’s cultural relevance and year-round usability. Micro-architectural elements will support both daily activities and live events, ensuring the site remains an active and welcoming public space.
During the restoration of several historic buildings in Ohrid’s Old Town, a number of architectural fragments were unearthed (epigraphic monuments, columns, capitals and stone blocks). By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such findings had sparked speculation in academic literature about the possible existence of a classical theatre.
Archaeologists identified some of the stones as seats from a theatron and concluded that the remains of an Ancient Theatre extended beneath the residential area. Initial evidence was brought to light through illegal excavations in 1937, followed by official archaeological digs starting in 1959, which finally determined the Theatre’s exact location.
The Theatre lies on the eastern slope of Ohrid’s highest hill, just below Samuel’s Fortress and near one of the main entrances to the walled city, known as the Upper Gate. Its strategic position reveals breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains, offering visitors a truly unforgettable experience.
A project to fully excavate and restore the Theatre began in 1999. Since 2001, the revitalised space has hosted performances, concerts and a variety of cultural events. Today, the Theatre is considered one of Ohrid’s most significant cultural landmarks, as the building itself is protected under the city’s highest level of heritage conservation.
However, despite the strict protective measures in place, the site has suffered from progressive neglect. Interventions aimed at addressing functional needs have often clashed with the architectural and aesthetic integrity of the monument. Moreover, the surrounding area has been steadily degraded by inappropriate use and insufficient maintenance.
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