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Croatia's no 3 city has a number of big projects happening.

The current biggest project which is going through final approval stages is the Rijeka West Shopping / Office / Hotel project.

This is on top of the vast shopping centre and office complex of "Rijeka World Trade Centre" now under construction by Italian Property Developers "Policentro".

This project is being proposed by the same company which is currently constructing "Zagreb Shopping City". (www.shopping-city-zagreb.com)

The Architects are "ATP" from both Vienna and Zagreb offices.

Project:

Shopping centre with 15 storey office tower on top of a glazed food pavillion enjoying spectacular views over the historic harbour of Rijeka. Adjacent 18 level hotel.

The developer is Austrian development firm Redserve GesmbH (Vienna)

References ......

Redserve
http://www.redserve.at/?site=laufendeprojekte&lp=en

ATP Architects
http://www.atp.co.at/frameset/aktu_e.html



 
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I read somewhere they are building new hospital in Rijeka, is this true ?
And any news on University Hospital in Zagreb, did they re-start construction ?
 
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mic of Orion said:
I read somewhere they are building new hospital in Rijeka, is this true ?
And any news on University Hospital in Zagreb, did they re-start construction ?
I'm not too sure on the Hospital for Rijeka. Most likely its true since most Croatian hopsitals were upgraded after the war. Many more are getting the upgrades now ....
 
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Here is another render of the Rijeka West Retail / Office / Hotel project giving some perspective in relation to it surrounding area and the impact it will have on the Rijeka skyline, which I reckon is the best in Croatia. This render is from the website of Rijeka City Council .....



Trgovačko-poslovno-garažni kompleks s poslovnim tornjem
DPU usvojen (SN PGŽ 22/96 ), imovinsko-pravna priprema realizirana

Parcela P 8.100 m2
BRP 81.000 m2;
BRV 360.000 m3

Kontakt Direkcija za razvoj
Telefon 051 209 433
E-mail urban-razvoj@rijeka.hr
davor.samanic@rijeka.hr

http://www.rijeka.hr/default.asp?gl=200401210000003
 
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long foot said:
Jesus Christ, mother of God, these twins look so nice… :runaway:
Do you know if construction alredy started? i just can't wait to see this project relized :) Rijeka realy deserves it.
Nice aren't they? :D

They havent started work yet, everything is going through the final approval stages. This is a project that is being promoted by Rijeka City Council to which they recieved interest a year or so ago from the same Austrian company that is building "Zagreb Shopping City". The Company "Rijeka Zapadni Trgovački Centar d.o.o" has been registered in Croatia and has its office in Rijeka preparing this big project.

Basically what we have is a city government proposal that now has been backed by a private Austrian development company. This is a council that has initiative and it seems to have paid off.

There's more too which I will send you a PM.

It is expected to start later this year. :)
 
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SinCity said:
Here is another render of the Rijeka West Retail / Office / Hotel project giving some perspective in relation to it surrounding area and the impact it will have on the Rijeka skyline, which I reckon is the best in Croatia. This render is from the website of Rijeka City Council .....



Trgovačko-poslovno-garažni kompleks s poslovnim tornjem
DPU usvojen (SN PGŽ 22/96 ), imovinsko-pravna priprema realizirana

Parcela P 8.100 m2
BRP 81.000 m2;
BRV 360.000 m3

Kontakt Direkcija za razvoj
Telefon 051 209 433
E-mail urban-razvoj@rijeka.hr
davor.samanic@rijeka.hr

http://www.rijeka.hr/default.asp?gl=200401210000003
wow, incredible, looks great, Rijeka very much reminds me of Hong Kong (no offence meant) its skyline is getting there - with 3 new office towers it'll look very nice, hope there are lot more investment in to Rijeka soon, and its skyline :) :) :) :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
 
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mic of Orion said:
wow, incredible, looks great, Rijeka very much reminds me of Hong Kong (no offence meant) its skyline is getting there - with 3 new office towers it'll look very nice, hope there are lot more investment in to Rijeka soon, and its skyline :) :) :) :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
There is a whole whack of projects in the pipeline for Rijeka due to a very progressive council. If I get time, I'll mention them here one by one.

I must say that Rijeka has the best skyline in Croatia, especially in the manner to the which really tall apartment towers cascade from the hills above the city down towards the waterfront. I'll see if I can find pics.

This is one city in Croatia to watch, even more so than Zagreb ...... :yes:
 
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any idea how tall towers are - especially those 2 here?
 
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hmmm, this project confuses me quite a lot now. Wasnt there a similiar project initiated by an Italian investor? The project started i think like 3 years ago or something, and then this first investor gave up for some reason, but some other investors jumped in, and there have been a lot of work done already, so this shopping center should be completed somewhere in 2006.
 
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bubach_hlubach said:
hmmm, this project confuses me quite a lot now. Wasnt there a similiar project initiated by an Italian investor? The project started i think like 3 years ago or something, and then this first investor gave up for some reason, but some other investors jumped in, and there have been a lot of work done already, so this shopping center should be completed somewhere in 2006.
Dont be confused Bubach. You are thinking of the "Rijeka World Trade Centre" which is well into construction. I will post updates here on that one when I get some info.

This project is similar but it includes a hotel as well and is located on the westside. The WTC project is over on the eastside.
 
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Thanks for your explanation, SinCity :) It's not that hard to confuse me, is it ? ;) lol
Seriously, the project i was referring to and the one you've started the thread with, are so much alike, dont you think?
Anyways, since this thread is about Rijeka, somebody should post a photo-rendering of the Rijeka WTC, too :)
 
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inof on WTC Rijeka, - website - http://www.randic-turato.hr/visions/WTCRIJEKA/


WTC RIJEKA, 1993.

The WTC Rijeka was the city's most ambitious project in of the 1990s. It was seen as an investment that would trigger-off the transformation of the city's outdated industrial sector, and redefine the city as a regional business and technological centre. The building program itself included a hotel, business tower, congress centre and shopping mall -- 80.000 m2 in total. This project is the first proposal for the Pecine site, done together with the architect Vladimir Grubesic. The project is interesting for several reasons. The post-war environment of 1993, when this project was conceived, was hardly favourable for market-oriented development projects. The site was on the edge of the city, in an exclusively residential area. Furthermore, the site had a very narrow shape, positioned between the railway and rear facades of residential buildings.

Finally, because of its size, the centre could not be connected with the surrounding streets, since the new traffic would exceed their capacity. These circumstances determined the typology of the building. Because of the topography, neighbourhoods are formed by longitudinal strips that follow the terrain. In this sense, the centre represents a new strip, that is squeezed in-between two existing ones.








I think there are loads more info on this project.

http://www.rijeka.hr/default.asp?ru=534&gl=200409060000005&sid=&jezik=2
 
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Work is fast proceeding on the construction of the "Rijeka WTC" in the Croatian port city of Rijeka. Below are a couple of construction pictures and some information.

The Rijeka WTC is a large shopping centre which includes a 15 level office building. The total size of the retail area is 140,000 sqm over 5 levels making it one of the largest complexes in that part of Europe. Already nearly 50% of the area has been purchased or leased.

The complex is set to be completed in the first half of 2006 and so far 3 underground levels have been completed and the first 2 levels of the office tower. Once complete it will create 1300 new jobs. There are also a number of other important projects underway in Rijeka.

"WTC Shopping Centre Rijeka" Growing
Rijeka, 2nd September 2004

The multipurpose trade centre “WTC Shopping Centre Rijeka”, with the total covered surface area of 140,000 m2, planned to be opened in the first half of the year 2006, is becoming reality. Numerous journalists could see for themselves when they accompanied Rijeka mayor Vojko Obersnel and members of the City Administration in their visit to this large building site.

The “WTC Shopping Centre Rijeka” project manager Sergio Innocenti pointed out that it is going to be one of the most beautiful, most modern and most functional of the multipurpose trade centres, not only in Croatia, but Europe as well. For its realisation, an investment of round 150m Euros has been envisaged, while it will employ round 1,300 people once it has become completed.

The building of such a demanding object has become possible due to the seriousness of the investor Policentro Rijeka d.o.o., but also due to the good cooperation with local authorities, first of all the mayor, who, since the very beginning, has had trust in this project, despite all the problems that accompanied its realisation, emphasised Innocenti.

Three underground floor levels have been built, as well as the first two floor levels of the business tower. The future ground floor, the location for a large supermarket, is just being built. Almost 43% of the trade area have already been sold or leased on a long term, particularly larger trade areas, while the final internal arrangement of the business tower will depend on future buyers, with whom negotiations are still being held. Although housing facilities have not been envisaged in the business tower, there have been enquiries for the purchase of flats, in case there is such a possibility. This is something still to be pondered upon, clarified Innocenti. Therefore, the internal arrangement will depend on the sale of the space. Negotiations with Italian companies that already have are planning to open their representations in Rijeka, namely, Croatia, are also underway.

Policentro d.o.o. Rijeka, in the majority ownership of “Policentro S.p.a.” from Italy, company that specialises in building important multipurpose trade centres in Italy and abroad, is the investor. Rizzani de Eccher S.p.a., from Udine in Italy, is in charge of carrying out the construction works. Through its Croatian branch, Rizzani de Eccher d.o.o., they outsourced the building of the foundations to the GP Krk d.d., while Montmontaža d.d. took over the construction works. December 2005 is the scheduled time of completion, while the opening of the Centre is envisaged for the first half of the year 2006.

Mayor Obersnel expressed his satisfaction with the dynamics of construction works, namely, the WTC Rijeka completion by 2006. This biggest single investment in the city will provide new facilities, a new quality of services and new standards, and, what is most important is that the Trade Centre will employ 1,300 people, pointed out Obersnel.

The participation of the city in the project realisation consists in the building of the roundabout. The making of its project documentation is underway, while its realisation follows in the year 2005. All the project documentation for the building of tunnel connections to the future road D-404, the construction of which will coincide with the building of WTC Rijeka, has been completed. The City of Rijeka owns about 9% of the WTC Company Rijeka and, according to the Agreement, this part ownership will be refunded to the city upon the completion of the construction works.

The first four floor levels will locate round hundred and sixty smaller or larger shops as well as nine large trade spaces of more than 1,000 m2, among which also a hypermarket of over 8,000 m2.

The fifth floor level is intended for entertainment and leisure facilities, being planned for 10 multiplex cinemas, restaurants, fitness clubs and other entertainment and sports facilities.

Besides the underground car parks, seven above the ground car parks will be built, situated sideways from the trade floor levels, with a total of round 64,000 m2 of car park surface area and 2,150 parking places for cars.

The complex also envisages a fifteen-floor business tower, with offices, congress and conference halls, suitable for holding different manifestations. The Centre will be within easy reach by car or public transport. In order to improve the traffic flow, a one-way road will be built around the whole of the complex, thus enabling a fast and undisturbed car traffic and an easier reach of the car parks on all of the floor levels.

Incoming and outgoing tunnel connections to the fast road D-404 have also been planned.
 
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#23 ·
Nightsky said:
I guess Croatia is developing very fast.
How many inhabitants have Rijeka?
About 250,000. Its the 3rd largest in Croatia. Its the deepest port in the Adriatic Sea and it handles much of the shipping requirements of Croatia, Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, etc. A lot of construction here is commercially based and its level of activity is second to the capital of Zagreb which has a population of around 1.1 million. Newly completed motorways that now link Zagreb with many of the coastal cities has sparked a lot of projects inc Rijeka, Split, Zadar, Dubrovnik, etc.
 
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RIJEKA GATEWAY PROJECT

Since the foundation of the Port of Rijeka Authority, and with the aim of effecting the established policies, several studies have been drawn by expert teams regarding the developmental possibilities of the port. These studies were also used during the making of the ten years development plan of the port of Rijeka, as well as in the two years developmental plans. The urgency with which these plans had to be made implied the necessity to stop the decrease of the port’s turnover, as well as the creation of conditions for a more effective port activity.



The World Bank and the Port of Rijeka Authority have accepted the proposal of the consultancy firm Rotterdam Maritime Group, The Netherlands, which has drawn up the Study of the Modernization of the Port of Rijeka.



On July 12th 2003 the agreement was signed by which the World Bank granted to the Government of the Republic of Croatia a loan of 155 million US dollars. Of exceptional importance are the projects regarding the modernization of existing and the expansion of new terminals, but for the town of Rijeka the waterfront project is of primary importance. This project implies the opening of the central part of the port area for commercial purposes, and the access of citizens to that part of the coastal area. It implies also that the passenger terminal, the southern part of Delta and the port ‘Porto Baroš’ will have completely different spatial and territorial plans with the aim of giving access to these parts of town to all the citizens thus creating new, attractive town spaces typical of Mediterranean towns.



This year the drawing of the project for a fishing ships’ port in the Torpedo area has begun. In the process of making is the project for the recovery and the extension of the breakwater, and for the deepening of the draft in the small port. The Port Authority and the town of Rijeka have become co-owners of most buildings around the Torpedo port. With this project the lack of space for fishing ships, due to the construction of the passenger terminal, will be solved. The project also comprises the idea of a fish exchange and all other adjoining services (shops, bars) together with the fishing port. Examples throughout the world show that fishing ports are important segments of harbor towns that cultivate their fishing traditions, but also create an attractive town center offering to citizens and tourists various attractions. This project aims to stimulate entrepreneurs to render additional and catering services inside the fishing port. In an economic sense, the project will give a new impetus to the fishing industry, which was greatly neglected.



The project of modernization of the port of Rijeka and of the road network is a very complex one. It is planned, besides modernizing and restructuring the port, to encompass with the project the construction of the east wing of the Rijeka roundabout, from Orehovica to Križišće, of the connecting roads Draga – Brajdica and Čavle - Križišće and the reconstruction of the bridge coast – island of Krk. With all this Rijeka, as well as the broader region, will have a qualitative connection to the highway Rijeka - Zagreb - Budapest, which is part of European traffic corridors. Such an envisaged project should solve the greatest problems of the Rijeka road junction.

PROJECT'S IMPLEMENTATION STAGES

Western part of the port of Rijeka – Zagreb wharf

By creating new areas in the Rijeka basin, by demolishing the old nonfunctional warehouses, as well as by building the new wharf, the realization of the project of a gradual relocation of the cargo part of the port, from today’s inadequate locations to the newly prepared areas in the western part of the port, will begin.



In the western part of the Rijeka basin, the building of a new multipurpose terminal (containers, timber, general cargo) is envisaged. The Rijeka Gateway Project plans the financing and the building of the first 250m, of the overall 600 m of new wharf. By building the remaining 600 m, at the end the wharf will be 1.200 m long and it will dispose with 300,000 m2 of new areas.



The wharf will be built on pillars and the sea depth along the wharf will be more than 20 m. The financing and the construction of the part of wharf not covered by the World Bank’s loan will be based on a BOT (build, operate, transfer) contract.





For the new wharf to be adequately connected with the Rijeka roundabout, i.e. with the main traffic routes leading towards Zagreb, Ljubljana and Dalmatia, the construction of a new connecting road is planned (the road D - 403 1.9 km long).



The warehouses in the western part of the harbor are no longer adequate for the storing of goods, and since the area of the commercial port has no possibility of expansion, to be competitive with other North-Adriatic ports, these warehouses are going to be demolished and instead new warehouses are going to be built which are more suited to the needs of storing cargoes. Because of their cultural heritage value, the warehouses no.12 and 17 will be kept and reconstructed.



Passenger terminal (Central port - port Baroš - Delta)

With this part of the project, the reconstruction of 17 hectares of land is planned upon which currently there are different port activities, warehouses and parking lots.

The project comprises the construction of:

a modern ferry terminal to be built along the existing passenger wharf on a part of the Rijeka breakwater, with the concomitant buildings on the Senj quayside;

a passenger wharf;

a nautical center – marina;

different commercial and cultural-entertainment centers;

roads connecting the port with the Rijeka roundabout;





The project plans the building of a new road (D-404 4.4 km long) across the area of Brajdica, which will connect the container terminal and the Sušak basin with the Rijeka roundabout, i.e. with the main traffic routes leading towards Zagreb, Ljubljana and Dalmatia.



This project intends to convert part of the commercial port into a passenger port, because of inadequate conditions of transshipment on the existing locations. For the realization of this part of the project, some types of cargo which is being manipulated in the central part of the port (timber and bulk cargo) have to be moved to specialized terminals. The bulk cargo will be transferred to Bakar - terminal for bulk cargo, and the timber to the western part of the port were a multipurpose terminal will be built – the Zagreb wharf.
With the implementation of this part of the project, Rijeka will regain the image of a maritime and Mediterranean town.

 
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Czech Cultural Centre Foundation Stone Laid in Rijeka

Czech Cultural Centre Foundation Stone Laid in Rijeka

Rijeka, 20th September 2004
A three-day manifestation marking the 90th anniversary of “Češka Beseda” in Rijeka and the 10th anniversary of its resumption, ended on Sunday 19th of September with the laying of the foundation stone for the future Czech Cultural Centre in Ćićarijska road in Hosti.

In the presence of numerous guests among who were also Dr. Petr Buriánek, Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Croatia, members of Croatian parliament and representatives of ethnic minorities that live in the area of Rijeka, the City of Rijeka Mayor, Mr. Vojko Obersnel, laid the foundation stone for the future Czech Cultural Centre.

Beside the foundation stone, Mrs. Fanika Ghusak, president of “Češka Beseda” Rijeka, laid the document written in Croatian and in Czech with the date of the foundation stone laying and a short text about the this ceremony and its participants.

The land for the building of the Czech Cultural centre was bought from the City of Rijeka in the March of 2001. Architect Patrizia Tricoli has made the project documentation. The Czech Cultural Home will have about 1,100 square meters, consisting of basement, ground floor and one storey. “Češka Beseda” Rijeka will have its headquarters in it. The building will have a small catering facility, rooms for accommodating guest ensembles and companies, as well as an auditorium and a stage for cultural and other programmes.

The estimated amount for the building and its interior decoration is around 9 million Kuna. The works should be done in two phases. In the first phase that should be completed in the year 2005, the whole of the building will be constructed. The second phase will take care of the interior decoration of the building and the surrounding landscaping.

The building of this Centre is financially supported by the City of Rijeka, the Primorje-Gorski kotar County, the Ethnic Minorities Office of the Republic of Croatia, the Czech Republic and numerous friends from the Czech Republic who have already given their donations, be it financial, for the acquisition of the land, be it in construction material for the works on the Centre. The Czech city of Ostrava has already donated construction iron, while Češke Budjeovice donated timber.



 
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Rijeka University ....

Earlier from Long Foot .....

Good new from Rijeka!
Prime minister Ivo Sanader yesteday finally signed contract about loan for construction of new University Campus in Trsat district, Rijeka.
Total investment: 490 million kunas.
Campus will be finished in 2011.

Article from Novi list:

http://www.novilist.hr/Default.asp?...63286328592863F

Project:





 
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