The task of the competition was to design a new, fully functional pedestrian zone for the defined area, together with the associated open public spaces, with regard to the functioning of the urban organism as a whole. The primary requirement was a compositional, artistic, and architectural connection between the historic centre—Krakonošovo Square—and the new Republic Square.

The estimated investment cost is set at CZK 30 million.

When considering the key themes of the proposal, the main criterion was its overall complexity. We perceive Trutnov—known as the “Gateway to the Krkonoše Mountains”—as a city with great potential, historically closely linked to tourism and economic development. The planned future motorway, which will pass through part of the Poříčí district, will undoubtedly reinforce these trajectories and help establish Trutnov as a sought-after stop on the way to the country’s highest mountains.

One of the central themes was to strengthen the dominance of the historic city centre, particularly in terms of transport accessibility (bus and railway stations). At present, tourists passing through Trutnov receive no subconscious cues—when transferring at the main bus terminal—that would encourage them to visit the city centre or indicate how to reach it. By accentuating the city’s entrance with a green axis and a representative public space at Republic Square, the proposal introduces this intuitive guidance into the urban structure.

A related theme is the strong axial character of the street, clearly evident already in historic photographs and postcards. In the proposal, this axis is reinforced by a distinct, wide line running along the centre of the pedestrian zone, connecting Republic Square with Krakonošovo Square. Its unique and easily memorable character is accentuated by a brick-red colour referencing the red sandstones from historic Trutnov quarries. These sandstones were traditionally used in the construction of city walls and are a defining material of the city.

In the upper (historic) part of the street, the axial line serves a dual purpose: it carries historical information and points of interest within the city, while also channeling rainwater from the street profile. In the lower (newer) section, the axis is highlighted by a tree-lined avenue. From a technical perspective, the axis is responsible for the collection and management of rainwater.