Registration:

22.03.2027

Submission:

22.03.2027

Prize pool:

€265,000

The Municipality of Limassol invites architects to design the Limassol Arts Centre, a contemporary cultural facility of strategic importance. The Centre will support artistic production, research, collaboration, and public participation as part of the Limassol Cultural Strategy 2024–2034. The project will be developed on the Epaminondas site near the Cyprus University of Technology. Participants must create a flexible, adaptable environment with spaces for work, production, rehearsals, technical support, artist residencies, digital creation, and community activities. The design should emphasize long-term environmental, functional, and economic sustainability, as well as universal accessibility and cultural inclusivity. The facility should have a clear, timeless, and recognizable architectural identity. The estimated construction cost is €25,500,000 excluding VAT. The competition is conducted in English as a one-stage international competition. The winner will be appointed to undertake design development and construction supervision. Proposals must be submitted physically at the Town Hall in Limassol.

Open to architects holding a valid professional licence registered with the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK), or with the corresponding professional body in another EU or EEA Member State, or in other eligible countries as specified in the Competition Terms. Multidisciplinary teams headed and coordinated by an eligible architect, as well as design practices and private limited liability companies that meet the requirements set out in the Competition Terms, may also participate.

free

1st Prize: €100,000; 2nd Prize: €75,000; 3rd Prize: €50,000; Commendations: Up to two commendations of €20,000 each. Subject to the terms and qualification requirements of the Competition, the Architect awarded the First Prize will be appointed to undertake the design development and supervision of the Project.