Laguna Vere
Dezeen Competitions: TerraViva’s competition invites architects to reimagine Laguna Vere, an abandoned brutalist complex.
The competition welcomes proposals envisioning how to redesign the brutalist complex, from wellness retreats to a sports complex.
This competition is now closed
Organiser: TerraViva
Competition: Laguna Vere
Judges:
- Gigi Shukakidze, architect and founder of Wunderwerk
- Pedro Campos Costa, architect and founder of Campos Costa Arquitetos
- Salome Gugunava, architect and co-founder of Studio Altertopos
- Andrea Giuseppe di Stefano, architect at ARUP
- Samer El Sayary, professor at Alexandria University
- Jingwen He, architect at Perkins Eastman
- Antonino Caridi, architect and co-founder of Fluidiforme
- Ola Saad Znad, architect at SOM
Submission deadline: 1 August 2025
Winner announcement: 22 September 2025
Prizes: The first prize is €5,000, the second prize is €2,000 and the third prize is €1,000. Five golden mentions will receive a coupon for a free membership. Ten honourable mentions will free a coupon for a free competition and 30 finalists will be published on TerraViva channels
Competition overview
TerraViva invites international architects, designers and artists to reimagine Laguna Vere, an abandoned brutalist complex.
From a recreational urban oasis to a contemporary sport complex or a university campus, the creative horizon spans infinitely, beckoning designers to explore a multitude of possibilities and encouraging a multifunctional approach.
The allure of an exceptional architecture lies in its ability to inspire diverse interpretations. There are no limitations regarding the determination of whether the intervention will be of low or high impact. Both approaches will be welcomed and assessed by the jury panel on equal basis.
Participants are welcome to propose any kind of modifications to the site. However, the preservation of the original architectural and artistic elements of Laguna Vere will be considered of utmost importance.
Eligibility and judging criteria
The competition is open to all.
The jury will evaluate all the proposals according to the following principles:
- Originality of the concept
- Integration with the context
- Creative interpretation of the programme
- Sensitive use of materials and textures
- Effectiveness in the adaptive reuse
- Graphic representation
- Projects that express a special sensitivity towards the site’s heritage will be appreciated
How to enter
Participants are to submit two A1 panels and a brief text describing the project.
Submission deadlines
The submission deadline is 1 August 2025 and the winners will be announced on 22 September 2025.
About TerraViva
TerraViva is a platform dedicated to the organisation of international architecture and design competitions. The organisation connects talented designers around the world with partners and stakeholders looking for high-quality projects to rehabilitate a building, redesign an urban plot, or transform an entire district.
In addition to the organisation’s focus on architecture, it also works on graphic design contests, providing the ideal platform for international creatives to showcase their visual communication skills and contribute to innovative projects.
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