Winter Harbour Bratislava – International Masterplanning Competition

1. Introduction

The international masterplanning competition “Winter Harbour Bratislava” aims to transform the former cargo port of the city of Bratislava, located in the center of Slovakia’s capital, into a modern and sustainable new urban district.

2. Presentation

Winter Harbour is a strategic site situated on the banks of the Danube River, connecting Vienna and Budapest by water. The site is currently the largest redevelopment site in the city of Bratislava and has the potential to become an accessible public area along the Danube River.

3. About the Project

The competition is organized by the Metropolitan Institute of Bratislava (MIB) and aims to obtain a high-quality masterplanning proposal from experienced European studios. The winning proposal will serve as the basis for future agreements between the City and the site owner, the Public Port company (Verejné prístavy a.s.).

4. Schedule

  • [Date]: Preparation of the Vision for the Redevelopment of Winter Harbour, developed by the Metropolitan Institute of Bratislava;
  • [Date]: Announcement of the international masterplanning competition;
  • [Date]: Submission of masterplanning proposals;
  • [Date]: Analysis and selection of the winning proposal.

5. Prizes

  • 1st place: Unspecified value, unspecified benefits;
  • 2nd place: Unspecified value, unspecified benefits;
  • 3rd place: Unspecified value, unspecified benefits.

6. Jury

The international jury is composed of seven regular members and four alternate members. The jury members are experts in urban planning and design, and will be responsible for evaluating the masterplanning proposals and deciding the competition results.

Official Link:

https://winterharbour.mib.sk