A Space for Contemporary Art and Culture – Park Zone 3

This competition challenges architects to design a contemporary art and culture space that responds to its park setting, fostering interaction between architecture, landscape, and public life.

Bahattin Duran20 January 20261 Mins read34

A Space for Contemporary Art and Culture – Park Zone 3

Submission: Friday, Jan 2, 2026

Registration: Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026

Prize: €50,000

Type: Open

The Municipality of Burgas and the “Burgas 2032” Foundation are excited to announces the launch of the international architecture competition A Space for Contemporary Art and Culture – Park Zone 3!

The aim is to transform the colloquially known central “hole” in the heart of Burgas into a vibrant hub for art, culture, and community. The project is a significant step in the development of the urban environment and public spaces in Burgas, Bulgaria.

Awards:

1st prize – 50,000 EURO
2nd – 30,000 EURO
3rd – 15,000 EURO
2 honorable mentions – 7,500 EURO each

Schedule:

Launch: September 25, 2025
Deadline for Questions: December 28, 2025
Deadline for Registration: January 2, 2026
Submission deadline: January 7, 2026
Preparation of competition materials for Jurying: January 8 – 10, 2026
Jurying: January 10 – February 10, 2026
Announcement of Competition Results: February 16, 2026

The competition is open worldwide — architects and multidisciplinary teams welcome! The competition gives everyone the opportunity to present their creative ideas, tailored to the needs of the community, with the aim of creating a unique place for interaction, communication, and social integration. Registration and participation are free.

Access full documentation, register, and submit your ideas here: https://competition.bg/parkzone3burgas

Questions can be sent until December 28th 2025 (up to 10 days prior to the deadline for submission) by email: [email protected]

Sources:Competition Source

Written by

Bahattin Duran

Architect specializing in digital products and content creation. Currently managing learnarchitecture.online and illustrarch.com, offering valuable resources and blogs for the architectural community.