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Re:Design Elin Pelin - International Architectural Competition for the Redevelopment of Elin Pelin Center
The municipality of Elin Pelin is announcing an international architectural competition. It is looking for a new, contemporary look for the city center, renovation of public spaces, and creation of a modern, attractive, and comfortable living environment. The competition is open to participation and welcomes ideas from around the world.
| Category | Project Competition |
| Type | International, Idea, Architects, Single-Stage, Anonymous |
| Genre | Sustainability, Urban |
| Country | Elin Pelin, Bulgaria |
| RegDeadline | 4 February 2026 GoogleCal iCal |
| 9 February 2026 (via Online) GoogleCal | |
| Eligibility | All Bulgarian and foreign natural person, legal entities, as well as their associations or other entities authorized to perform the activities covered by this public procurement under the legislation of their country of establishment |
Description
The Municipality of Elin Pelin has launched this competition with the goal of creating an accessible, safe, and functional city center that encourages an active lifestyle, social interaction, and economic growth.
Elin Pelin is a young but rapidly developing town in Bulgaria. The solution should result in a modern, sustainable, and attractive urban environment that expresses the town's unique identity.
The project is divided into two parts - Concept design for Zone 1: City center area within the scope of the roundabout at Stoyan Mihaylovski Street and Sofia Street, along the entire length of Sofia Street to the square in front of the Church of "St. Nicholay Chudotvorets", including the existing parking lot, Nezavisimost Square and along the pedestrian zone on Vitosha Boulevard to Hristo Botev Street, and Development for Zone 2: Surrounding area - Standard for the elements of the urban environment and typical details
Jury
Not yet announced
Prize
1st Prize - €10,000
2nd Prize - €7,000
3rd Prize - €3,000
2 Honorable Mentions - €1,000 each
Entry Fee
None
Timetable
Preparation competition materials for jurying: 10 - 13 February 2026
Jurying: 16 February - 16 March 2026
Announcement of the Competition Results: no later than 24 March 2026
Organizer
Municipality of Elin Pelin