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The ArXellence 2 architecture competition is an   open, free, one-step international ideas competition   that aims to highlight innovative design as the ideal tool for the success of the new Central Business District (CBD) in Thessaloniki. The construction program defines the contours in which the proposals must be designed. Participants are invited to interpret the objectives of the competition in the most creative way, the final objective being the image of a new business center that will breathe originality and innovation.

The competition is sponsored and organized by ALUMIL and   approved by the International Union of Architects (UIA)  . It will be carried out in accordance with the UNESCO Model Regulations for international architecture and town planning competitions and the UIA good practice recommendations. The official competition file approved by the UIA is available in the ” Downloads  ” section  . 

The project must emphasize, through architecture and urban planning, that Thessaloniki belongs to the front line of cities facing the future of the world. A city capable of boasting not only high-level commercial facilities, but also mixed neighborhoods with a high quality of life.

Areas of concentration of opportunities:

• Architecture.
• Urban planning.

English.

ALL COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD.

Key dates of the program:

• Launch of the competition on  9.3.2020.
• Registration deadline  25.5.2020.
• Deadline for submission of projects:  15.10.2020.
• Announcement of the results  25.11.2020.

For detailed competition dates, see  here  .

 Evaluation criteria

The  medjouel.com Team informs you that the evaluation of the applications will be based on the extent of their response to the requirements of the competition and more specifically, the following criteria, which are not listed in order of importance:

• General impression and clarity of the overall concept
• Respect of the competition objectives
• Innovation, originality, creativity of the proposal
• Identity creation potential
• Relation and integration with the surrounding city
• Quality of urban spaces, composition of volumes and architectural design
• Contribution to sustainable development, environmental and social impact
• Suitability of the proposed functions and their location
• Friendliness and attraction for locals and users
• Economics

(Price)

• 1st prize  20,000 EUR.
• 2nd prize  15,000 EUR.
• 3rd prize  EUR 10,000.
• 4th prize  7,000 EUR.
• 5th prize  5000 EUR.
• 6th prize  3000 EUR.

First step:  registration from  here  .

Second step:  Fill in your personal information in order to download the competition file and other documents (log in)

Apply now

Learn more about this opportunity:

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