by
University of Music and Performing Arts, Munich
Architectural design competition for campus redevelopment including heritage refurbishment, new building and landscape integration at Munich’s music and theatre university, in Germany.
The Campus Development of the University of Music and Theatre Munich is an architectural design competition for the transformation of a key cultural and academic site in central Munich, located at Arcisstraße 12 within the Kunstareal. The project encompasses the refurbishment of a listed historic building, the design of a new academic building, and the development of surrounding public realm and landscape spaces to form a cohesive campus. The brief calls for a sensitive integration of new and existing structures, enhancing the institution’s urban presence while addressing complex requirements related to cultural use, including specialist acoustic environments for music and theatre, as well as security constraints arising from adjacent uses. Particular emphasis is placed on heritage conservation, memorial considerations linked to the site’s historical context, and the creation of high-quality external spaces that improve connectivity and public engagement.
The competition is organised as a restricted design competition under RPW 2013, structured in three stages: an initial qualification phase followed by two design competition phases. The qualification phase (selection stage) assesses teams based on experience and capability, leading to the invitation of approximately 15–20 teams to participate in the first design phase. This is followed by a second, more detailed design phase involving a shortlisted group of around 10 teams. The competition ultimately leads to the appointment of the winning team for further architectural and landscape design services, with a strong focus on delivering a coherent campus vision that balances architectural quality, functional performance, and long-term urban integration.
Location
Sector
Arts Culture, Education, Heritage Conservation, Landscape Public Realm
Intervention
Renovation + new build
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
Qualification for Design Competition
Deadline
20 Apr 2026
Project Value/Scale
50-million-plus
Consultant Team
Architect (lead)
Landscape architect
Landscape architect
Submission Criteria
15 – 20 teams will be invited to the design competition.
Every team that is selected into the competition and submits a compliant design proposal receives € 5k.
10 teams shortlisted to the next design phase will receive € 15k.
1st Prize – € 170k, 2nd Prize – € 105k, 3rd Prize – € 70k
Qualification Deliverables:
Completed online application form, including:
– Practice details (office profile, legal entity, address)
– Key personnel and authorised representatives
– Consortium / sub-consultant information (if applicable)
Declarations:
– No exclusion grounds (compliance with procurement law)
– No conflict of interest
– Professional qualification compliance
– Commitment to professional indemnity insurance
– Data protection declaration
– Declaration of accuracy of submission
– Compliance with labour and legal obligations
– Sub-consultant declaration form (if applicable)
Reference Projects:
Up to 4 projects total:
– 3 buildings (architecture / interiors)
– 1 landscape Project
1st Stage Competition Deliverables:
– Concept design proposal (architectural and landscape)
– Site strategy / masterplan
Initial building design:
– Refurbishment approach (listed building)
– New build concept
– Open space / landscape strategy
– Written design statement
Diagrams and drawings illustrating:
– Urban integration
– Access and circulation
– Functional layout
Indicative approach to:
– Programme compliance
– Feasibility and buildability
2nd Stage Competition Deliverables:
– Developed architectural design
– Developed refurbishment strategy
– Refined masterplan and landscape design
– More detailed drawings and diagrams
– Updated written report
Improved demonstration of:
– Functional organisation
– Circulation and user experience
– Integration of security constraints
– Acoustic and cultural requirements
Post-Competition (Negotiated Procedure):
– Methodology / delivery approach
– Project management approach
– Team structure and CVs
– Fee proposal
– Evidence of capability