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Gradski Stan Community Housing, Podgorica
International open design competition for the conceptual project of a new mixed-use residential and commercial complex, in Podgorica, Montenegro.
The Gradski Stan Community Housing competition invites proposals for a new mixed-use residential and commercial complex in Podgorica, Montenegro. Envisioned as a benchmark for affordable urban living, the project will transform an 18,673 m² greenfield site into a vibrant community of around 220 dwellings, complemented by local amenities and landscaped public spaces. Architects are asked to conceive flexible, energy-efficient housing typologies and to integrate sustainable urban design with inclusive, human-centred environments. The international open design competition seeks innovative yet practical solutions that balance cost-effectiveness with architectural quality, addressing social and environmental challenges through thoughtful design, rational construction and resilient urban form. Winning entries will set a new standard for civic-led housing development in Montenegro.
Location
Sector
Housing
Intervention
New build
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
Open design competition
Deadline
10 Nov 2025
Project Value/Scale
€25.8 million (estimate)
Consultant Team
Lead architect
Urban planner
Structural engineer
Building services engineer (MEP)
Landscape architect
Quantity surveyor/Cost consultant
Visualisation/Presentation designer (optional)
Urban planner
Structural engineer
Building services engineer (MEP)
Landscape architect
Quantity surveyor/Cost consultant
Visualisation/Presentation designer (optional)
Submission Criteria
The first 3 placed teams will receive a prize amount according with their placement, and the jury can select up to 2 honourable mentions:
1st Prize – €12k, 2nd Prize – €8k, 3rd Prize – €5k
Honourable mentions – €2k each
Deliverables:
Design presentation (4 A0 boards):
– Site plan (1:1000 scale)
– Floor plans, sections and elevations (1:200 scale)
– 3D visualisations and perspectives
– Textual report explaining concept, phasing, sustainability, and cost rationality
– Estimated construction cost summary
– Statement of authorship and team composition