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Karradeios Building, Chios
An open architectural design competition for restoring and extending the historic Karradeios Building to expand the University of the Aegean campus in Chios, Greece.
The University of the Aegean is organising an open architectural ideas competition to restore and extend the Karradeios Building in Chios, aiming to create a modern, functional university complex while preserving the site’s neoclassical heritage. The project involves restoring and reusing the historic building (Building D), demolishing later additions, and constructing a new facility to house teaching, research, and administrative functions. Designs should respect the architectural character of Chios, integrate bioclimatic principles, and optimise the surrounding open space for academic and community use. The scheme will connect with existing university facilities nearby, creating a unified academic environment.
Location
Sector
Education
Intervention
Refurbishment, Extension
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
Open Design Competition
Deadline
29 August 2025
Submission Criteria
1st Prize: €54,197.02, 2nd Prize: €39,744.48, 3rd Prize: €26,496.32. 1st prize-winning team will be invited to negotiate a full design contract based on their proposal, starting at 50% of the pre-estimated fee with potential upward adjustment depending on scope
Competition deliverables:
– Two A1 boards with schematic architectural drawings
– Site plan, floor plans, sections, elevations, and perspectives
– Design diagrams, sustainability concepts, and explanatory graphics
– Technical Report (up to 20 pages A4) describing:
– Concept narrative
– Functional and spatial organisation
– Structural and MEP approach
– Heritage conservation methodology
– Sustainability and bioclimatic design rationale
– Digital files (PDF and editable format)
– Anonymity form and declarations
Scoring:
– Architectural Quality and Innovation – 50%
– Functional Organisation and Clarity – 20%
– Integration with Historical Building and Context – 15%
– Feasibility and Cost-Effectiveness – 10%
– Sustainability & Environmental Design – 5%