Have you ever traveled along such a coastline—where the mountains are low, yet cascade gently toward the sea; where the ocean is never far, yet unfolds anew with every turn? Have you ever noticed the villages scattered between bays and tidal flats, sustaining a slow and steady rhythm shaped by tides and monsoons?Have you ever truly seen the night sky— when artificial lights recede, and the sea and the sky nearly merge as one? Have you ever imagined, along this coastal road, a small station called "Zi · Pillowing the Stars"— and, stepping inside, what kind of encounter might unfold?
A journey through mountains and sea, unfolding alongside time—begins here.
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The competition was launched on March 20th 2026 following a landmark agreement between the City of Zagreb and the Croatian Government. This €224 million joint investment aims to replace aging infrastructure with a world-class, integrated sports precinct. The organisers invite visionary designs for a 35,000-seat stadium and a 'City of Sport' that honours the site's historic character while meeting 21st-century athletic needs.
The subject of this competition arises from the need for the Zabjelo neighborhood in Podgorica to obtain a Local Community Center that will, through its program, contribute to improving the social quality of life of its residents. More precisely, its content will support the long-term development of the Capital City through principles of spatial planning, along with social and economic development and environmental protection.
The 15th edition of MEDS Workshop will take place in Brussels, Belgium, focusing on Kuregem within the Brussels Canal Zone marked by strong contrasts, cultural diversity, and pressing urban challenges.
The Administration of the Palanga City Municipality has announced an open architectural design competition for the future "House of Arts" gallery in Palanga, located at Vytauto Street 16. A contemporary art gallery today is no longer merely a place for exhibiting artworks – it is a dynamic cultural platform open to both the local community and the wider world. Such spaces bring together art and people, fostering dialogue, creativity, and inspiration. The planned art gallery in Palanga represents a significant step in the city's cultural development. The project aims to enrich the identity of the seaside resort by introducing a contemporary cultural venue that meets international standards. Competition Objective The objective of this architectural competition is to identify a design solution that combines contemporary architectural expression with the unique identity of Palanga. The building should become not only a gallery but also a distinctive architectural landmark – a place that attracts visitors and invites them to return. The project is expected to create an aesthetically compelling, functional, and visitor-friendly environment that meets the highest standards required for contemporary art spaces. The competition seeks to select the architectural concept that best meets the architectural, functional, and technical requirements specified in the competition brief and its annexes. The future Palanga Art Gallery is envisioned as an open platform for both international and local art, encouraging the community and visitors to engage, learn, and experience culture. The project aims to preserve the unique character of the seaside resort while introducing a new cultural dimension of international quality, strengthening Palanga's role not only as a leisure destination but also as a cultural center by the Baltic Sea.
Situated on the Danube, linking Vienna and Budapest by water. An industrial site in the wider city centre of Slovakia’s capital. Once a heavily used and noisy cargo port. Currently the largest urban redevelopment site in Bratislava. A place where the past meets the future—and where the city’s next chapter is being shaped today.
The theme of the competition is the design of the 350-hectare "Arsenal Memory Park" complex. It looks for a complete urban development of the site which will host „Interpretation Center“ which will be complemented and enhanced with facilities for cultural, artistic, educational, and recreational activities that promote open dialogue, discussion, exchange of ideas, and respect for diverse perspectives (up to 40.000 m2 area).
Following the announcement of the first projects that will be part of the upcoming Concéntrico Festival in Logroño, taking place from June 18 to 23, 2026, we continue to expand the programme with new initiatives.
The City of Amsterdam has launched an international architectural competition for the design of the National Slavery Museum, in partnership with the National Slavery Museum Foundation.
Design teams from the Netherlands and around the world are invited to develop a vision for a museum building and park at Kop van Java-eiland, the western tip of an island in a former dockland area of central Amsterdam.
Deputy Mayor Touria Meliani (responsible for Arts and Culture) said: ‘The National Slavery Museum will be a place for meeting, reflection and connection. A museum that tells the underrepresented story of the transatlantic and Indian Ocean
Bethel Woods Art & Architecture Festival (BuildFest) 2026 Poster, art by Neal Lucas Hitch
The Bethel Woods Art & Architecture Festival (BuildFest) 2026, titled "Acts of Construction – Act One: Staging" invites proposals for timber pavilions and multimedia activations to be installed on the historic grounds of the 1969 Woodstock festival.
The Contracting Authority – The Municipality of Târgu Mureș, along with the Organiser - The Romanian Order of Architects (OAR), with the support of Mureș Territorial Branch of OAR, is glad to announce the official launch of the ”Mureș Parks, Târgu Mureș – The Hippodrome Park, Municipal Park, Turbinei Canal Green-blue-green ensemble” International Design Competition.
The annual Antepavilion commission is an initiative to develop, construct and display experimental structures offering emerging artists, makers and architects an opportunity to create new work within a complex urban environment.
Vilnius has launched an open international architectural competition to select the design concept for the future Vilnius Congress Centre, a flagship venue aimed at transforming the city’s competitiveness in the global meetings and events market. Proposals are invited until 16 March 2026, with a total prize fund of 100 000 euros. The winning concept will form the basis for a next-generation congress centre planned for completion at the end of 2031 on A. Goštauto street, next to the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania.
Kodaňská 1441 International Urban Design and Architectural Competition
"Kodaňská 1441" is the international competition launched by the developer Daramis for Vršovice, a vibrant district located in the centre of Prague. Leading architectural firms are invited to apply and propose innovative solutions to transform an existing administrative building plot into a new contemporary urban block. Registration runs until 12 January 2026.
The Zváračák brownfield area close to the Bratislava city center
One of the last large brownfields in Bratislava has been awaiting its transformation for years. Today, a new phase is beginning for the area known as "Zváračák," located on Račianska Street near the Bratislava's city center.
Utilitarian and mass-produced, the portable toilet at the Gropius House unexpectedly echoes Bauhaus values. But it was always meant to be a stop-gap solution that is clearly inelegant and does not meet contemporary accessibility standards. It fails to adequately welcome visitors to this iconic property.
Concéntrico launches its 2025/2026 season by reinforcing its role as an Urban Innovation Laboratory — a collective space for creation that explores how architecture, design, and art can transform life in the city.
