Architectural Design Competition Vilnius Congress Center
It will be a venue capable of hosting even the largest international events, congresses, and conferences in the lithuanian capital, while also creating a new open public space for the city.
| Category | Project Competition |
| Type | International, Project, Open, Single-Stage, Anonymous |
| Genre | Public |
| Country | Vilnius, Republic of Lithuania |
| RegDeadline | 16 March 2026 GoogleCal iCal |
| 16 March 2026 (via Online) | |
| Eligibility | All |
Description
The Vilnius Congress Centre will become a premier venue for high-level international conferences, congresses, and political and cultural events, meeting contemporary standards of functionality, practicality, safety, and sustainability. It will be a prestigious building of the highest architectural quality, distinguished not only by clear functional logic and flexibility but also by an inclusive, publicly accessible open space. Vilnius will emerge as a leading hub for international conferences and events in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, generating long-term socio-economic value for Lithuania and its capital, while enhancing the country's global image and visibility.
Jury
LAURA KAIRIENĖ, Chief Architect of Vilnius City
HELLE JUUL, Ph.D., CEO, JUUL FROST ARKITEKTER, Founding partner
MADS BIRGENS, Architect, COBE architects
LUKAS REKEVIČIUS, Architect, Head of Aketuri Architektai
GINTAUTAS NATKEVIČIUS, Architect, Head of G. Natkevičius ir partneriai
ANDRO MÄND (Alternate Jury Member), Chief Architect of Tallinn
Prize
The winning concept will be developed into a landmark venue planned for completion at the end of 2031 on A. Goštauto street, next to the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania.
I - € 50 000
II - € 30 000
III - € 20 000
Entry Fee
None
Timetable
The winner will be announced in May 2026.
Design work is estimated to take more than two years.
Construction could begin in 2029, and the new centre is expected to open in early 2032.
Organizer
Indrė Trakimaitė - Šeškuvienė