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Campus Althangrund Urban and Architectural Competition
A two-stage urban and architectural design competition for the transformation and expansion of Campus Althangrund into a central educational and research hub in Vienna, Austria.
The Campus Althangrund project in Vienna involves the redevelopment and expansion of the existing UZA I building (a former university campus and bio centre) to accommodate multiple institutions: University of Vienna, BOKU (University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences), HTL and AHS schools, as well as shared facilities including libraries, lecture halls, dining areas, sports zones, and logistics infrastructures. The project aims to strengthen the urban context through sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient development principles. It includes laboratories, teaching areas, office spaces, and extensive public and recreational zones. It integrates sustainability goals, circular economy principles, and future-proof spatial configurations for interdisciplinary learning and research.
Location
Sector
Education / Research / Urbanism
Intervention
Renovation and Extension
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
Open design competition
Deadline
30 Sep 2025 (first stage submission deadline)
Project Value/Scale
€312 million (estimate)
Consultant Team
Architect (lead)
Urban Planner
Landscape Architect
Structural Engineer
Building Services Engineer
Sustainability Specialist
Traffic Planner
BIM Consultant
Cost Consultant
Urban Planner
Landscape Architect
Structural Engineer
Building Services Engineer
Sustainability Specialist
Traffic Planner
BIM Consultant
Cost Consultant
Submission Criteria
Up to 10 teams will be shortlisted for the second phase.
Each shortlisted team receives a €70k for participation in phase 2.
Submission Criteria for 1st Stage:
– Urban concept and spatial development plan
– Illustrative master plan (1:1000)
– Axonometric views / sections
– Site logistics and phasing proposal
– Statement of key ideas and strategy (max. 2 pages)
– Completion of formal documents: signed author declaration and participation
form
Submission Criteria for 2nd Stage:
– Detailed design proposal for selected area(s)
– Refined master plan and spatial strategy
– Climate and sustainability response
– Illustrative floor plans, sections, and façades
– Phasing and construction logistics
– BIM-based submission (optional but encouraged)
– Cost estimate alignment
– Stakeholder integration concept