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MODER N ISATION OF TH E Y E AR EUROPE A N AWAR D I NTER N ATION A L CONSTRUC TION CONTE ST
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The International Construction Contest "Modernisation of the Year – European Award" Gala Ceremony was held at the Royal Castle in Warsaw on August 24. The contest included 540 projects from Poland and 19 projects from the Czech Republic, Belarus and Ukraine.
enovation and new construction projects were selected from four categories:
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Renovation of a cultural heritage building New Construction Renovation of a public building Renovation of a small-sized building
Modernisation of the Year has a history of more than 22 years with a constant goal of promoting, supporting and rewarding valuable modernisation projects and new constructions. During this time, it has built a robust brand and took a major part in increasing the awareness of the value of architecture, modernisation of historical buildings, new construction ideas and adaptations. The project originated in Poland and has crossed borders with the idea of spreading modernisation activities in all of Europe. Cooperation with institutions, universities, embassies and ministries from all European countries contributes to project support and offers possibilities of constant development. In a message addressed to the participants, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said: “The competition is a very important event for construction circles: investors, contractors and designers. Significantly, the organisers do not just honour individual persons but also chambers, local government officials and other institutions which ambitiously and responsibly shape our environment. The awards are a confirmation of the exceptional competencies and achievements of the winners.” President of the Association for the Protection of National Material Heritage Roman Pikula said: “The competition is an opportunity to showcase not just grand investment projects but it also encourages small players to do great things on their scale. Thanks to this, new infrastructure is developed which greatly improves the living conditions of local communities.” This year’s ceremony featured a concert by the Polish National Song and Dance Ensemble “Śląsk” in memory of its founder Stanisław Hadyna. Special guests included President of the Polish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce Jacek Piechota, Head of the Certification Centre of the Institute BelNIIS Aliaksandr Milasheuski, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Czech Republic Jan Tomášek, Professor Vladimir Osadchiy from the Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture,
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Minister Advisor Aleksander Czesnowski from the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Poland and Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania Vita Naujokaitytė. The winners of the 2018 edition of the competition: • Renovation of a cultural heritage building - reconstruction of the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, • New Construction – Clinical Medical Centre, Zdanovichi, Belarus, • Renovation of a public building - renovation of the Potemkin Stairs in Odessa, Ukraine, • Renovation of a small-sized building - Astra Hotel, Spindleruv • Mlyn, Czech Republic.
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