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Steigiamojo Seimo Square Administrative Buildings and Public Space, Kaunas
An open international architectural design competition for new administrative and public buildings at Steigiamojo Seimo Square in Kaunas, Lithuania.
The competition seeks architectural proposals for a new administrative and public-use complex at Steigiamojo Seimo Square, Kaunas, combining administrative functions with public and educational facilities and an adjacent urban public space. The project’s goal is to create a civic and representative environment that symbolises democratic values while ensuring environmental sustainability, accessibility, and social inclusion.
Design services include conceptual proposals, preparation of the technical working design, supervision during construction, and required engineering and environmental studies. The project is guided by Lithuanian national “green procurement” criteria and aims for minimal environmental impact, use of renewable materials (such as wood), and universal accessibility design principles
Location
Sector
Civic Building / Offices / Landscape
Intervention
New Build
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
Open design competition
Deadline
10 Nov 2025
Project Value/Scale
€15–25 million
Consultant Team
Lead Architect (author)
Structural Engineer
MEP Engineer
Landscape Architect
Environmental / Sustainability Specialist
Accessibility Consultant
Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant
Urban Planner
Heritage or Cultural Consultant (if applicable)
Structural Engineer
MEP Engineer
Landscape Architect
Environmental / Sustainability Specialist
Accessibility Consultant
Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant
Urban Planner
Heritage or Cultural Consultant (if applicable)
Submission Criteria
3 – 5 teams will be selected to the second stage.
1st Stage Deliverables:
– Conceptual design boards (architectural plans, elevations, and visualisations)
– Urban integration concept (site layout and public space strategy)
– Sustainability strategy (materials, energy, green design)
– Narrative report (max. 10 pages – concept, function, sustainability)
– Declaration forms (e.g., “Asmenų deklaracija”, confirming responsible persons and legal compliance)
– Signed submission form and team details
Scoring (indicative from standard Lithuanian competition criteria):
– Architectural quality and concept – 50%
– Functionality and urban integration – 25%
– Environmental and social sustainability – 15%
– Feasibility and cost awareness – 10%
2nd Stage Deliverables:
Shortlisted teams (Stage 2) will refine their proposals based on jury feedback and submit.
– Developed architectural design boards (scale drawings, site plan, key sections)
– Model or 3D visualisations (physical or digital)
– Technical report including structural and material concepts
– Outline cost and phasing strategy
– Presentation to the jury (optional, in-person or digital)