The answers of the jury to the questions asked, exclusively to questions related to the call and the program of the contest, will be published on the official website of the Contest within seven days.
For any questions regarding the current competition, you can write to us at the email address pitanja@muzejnikoletesle-konkurs.rs or directly via the electronic form available at the link attached.
Question The deadline is extremely short. Does this mean that future winners have received documentation in advance? Is it possible to find out who they are so we can connect with them?
AnswerThe contest is open, poll-based and anonymous, and all documentation is transparent and available to all participants from the moment of publication of the contest. The winners will be selected on the basis of the criteria and rules of the contest defined in Chapter 9 CRITERIA FOR MARKING PROGRAM APPLICATIONS and in accordance with the rules of the contest defined in Chapter 10 of the Contest Program.
Question Dear Sir/Madam, what are the urban parameters for the given site (GBA – gross building area)? Is it possible to change the dimensions of the existing facility, the height of the crown and the number of underground floors?
AnswerThe existing GBA is given in item 6.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTEST SITE – CURRENT STATE. Changes in the dimensions, height of the crown and the number of underground floors are possible only if in accordance with Chapter 7 PLANNING REQUIREMENTS, contest task and protection measures given in Chapter 8, i.e. item 8.3. SPECIFIC GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL AND ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
Question Dear Sir/Madam, is it possible to do add-ons to the facility and modify on the facade, i.e. to make changes to the dimensions of the existing facility?
AnswerChanges in the dimensions, height of the crown and the number of underground floors are possible only if in accordance with Chapter 7 PLANNING REQUIREMENTS, contest task and protection measures given in Chapter 8, i.e. item 8.3. SPECIFIC GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL AND ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE.
Question Which drawings are valid for further work since the digitized drawings do not match with the archival project (dimensions and positions of windows, thickness of facade walls, etc.)?
AnswerThe drawings to be used for the contest solutions are those that show the existing state of the facility, given in the Accompanying Contest Documentation: II Digital Graphic Data, 05 Existing Condition of the Building. The archival copy, given in the Accompanying Contest Documentation: I Information Documentation is attached as information on the planned purposes of the premises in the facility from 1924.
Question The table of expected area does not show the surfaces of pathways (at least indicatively). If about 15% is added to the net area for pathway spaces, there is a need to increase the area.
Answer In the given table, the estimated required areas of the surface are given. The final need for pathways will depend on the specific solution and detailed design.
Question The contest mentions underground spaces, but they are not shown in the graphic documentation. Could you also provide those attachments?
AnswerRegarding underground spaces, their position is described in Chapter 6.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTEST SITE – CURRENT STATE. Bearing in mind that there is no relevant data on the position of the underground spaces, nor the archival documentation, the underground spaces are not the subject of the contest solution.
Question The drawings in the folder “01_Archivial Graphic Documentation FHMV” and “05_Current State of the Facility” do not match. There are numerous differences. Which set of drawings should we use for our work?“
AnswerThe drawings to be used for the contest solutions are those that show the existing state of the facility, given in the Accompanying Contest Documentation: II Digital Graphic Data, 05 Existing Condition of the Building.
The archival copy, given in the Accompanying Contest Documentation: I Information Documentation is attached as information on the planned purposes of the premises in the facility from 1924.
Question Is it mandatory to keep the large chimney since the building is changing its purpose to a museum space?
AnswerIn accordance with the contents task and the protection measures given in Chapter 8, the maintaining of the existing facility includes a large chimney, since it involves a conversion of cultural heritage site. The chimney is a key element of the architectural identity of the former factory and plays a significant role in preserving the historical context. We recommend that the chimney is not only preserved, but also actively used for a new museum purpose.
Question Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to know how I can apply for the contest? Thank you in advance?
AnswerThe rules of the contest are defined in Chapter 10 of the Contest Program.