{"id":468525,"date":"2026-02-09T13:10:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/468525\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T13:10:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:10:27","slug":"croatian-project-up-for-big-european-architecture-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/468525\/","title":{"rendered":"Croatian project up for big European architecture award"},"content":{"rendered":"

by croatiaweek<\/a><\/p>\n

February 7, 2026<\/p>\n

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Business<\/a> <\/p>\n

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Gru\u017e City Market (Photo credit: Dragan Novakovi\u0107\/pixel)<\/p>\n

Croatia has once again gained international recognition in contemporary architecture, with the Gru\u017e City Market in Dubrovnik selected as a finalist for the prestigious EUmies Awards, the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture \u2013 Mies van der Rohe Award.<\/p>\n

The architectural concept for the reconstructed market was developed by ARP Velja\u010di\u0107-Pera\u010di\u0107 studio, led by architects Miranda Velja\u010di\u0107 and Dinko Pera\u010di\u0107. <\/p>\n

The project now stands among Europe\u2019s most notable recent architectural achievements.<\/p>\n

Alongside the Dubrovnik market, the EUmies Awards final includes three projects from France, and one each from Belgium, Spain and Slovenia, placing Croatia firmly among Europe\u2019s architectural elite.<\/p>\n

Established in 1988 in Barcelona, the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture \u2013 Mies van der Rohe Award is organised by the Fundaci\u00f3 Mies van der Rohe in partnership with the European Union\u2019s programme supporting cultural and creative sectors. <\/p>\n

The award is regarded as one of the most influential honours in contemporary European architecture.<\/p>\n

The Gru\u017e City Market had already received international attention earlier, winning a D&D Award, and its selection for the EUmies final represents a further major recognition for both the architects and the City of Dubrovnik.<\/p>\n

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(Photo credit: Dragan Novakovi\u0107\/pixel)<\/p>\n

The reconstruction project covered almost the entire market area, with the exception of the fish market, which had been renovated previously. <\/p>\n

As part of the works, the entire floor surface was replaced, including all underground infrastructure and installations. A new roof structure featuring large, rotating awnings was introduced, providing flexible protection while maintaining an open-air market atmosphere.<\/p>\n

The market was also equipped with movable sales tables and additional supporting equipment, allowing the space to adapt easily to different uses. Surrounding pavement areas were upgraded, and underground waste containers were installed to improve functionality and visual appearance.<\/p>\n

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(Photo credit: Dragan Novakovi\u0107\/pixel)<\/p>\n

Further restoration works included the renovation of business premises along the eastern wall of the market, as well as the reconstruction of the wall of Gunduli\u0107\u2019s summer residence.<\/p>\n

These works were carried out in line with the strict requirements and guidelines of the Dubrovnik Conservation Department, ensuring respect for the city\u2019s historical and cultural heritage, Grad Dubrovnik said.<\/p>\n

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(Photo credit: Dragan Novakovi\u0107\/pixel)<\/p>\n

Beyond its daily role as a market, the renewed Gru\u017e City Market has been transformed into a multi-purpose public space, capable of hosting a variety of activities during the afternoon and evening hours. <\/p>\n

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