International Design Competition for the New Building of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Panama
We announce the launch of an international architecture competition for the design of its new building, a milestone in the institution’s history and in Panama’s cultural projection within the Latin American context.
| Category | Project Competition |
| Type | International, Project, Architects, Two-Stage, Anonymous |
| Genre | Museum |
| Country | Panama |
| RegDeadline | 29 March 2026 GoogleCal iCal |
| 29 March 2026 (via Online) | |
| Eligibility | Architects and multidisciplinary teams from around the world |
Description
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Panama (MAC Panamá) announces the launch of an international architecture competition for the design of its new building, a milestone in the institution's history and in Panama's cultural projection within the Latin American context.
With more than six decades dedicated to promoting modern and contemporary art, MAC begins a new phase aimed at consolidating itself as a regional platform for creation, education, and critical thinking. The future headquarters is conceived as a cultural infrastructure open to the city, fostering encounters between art, architecture, and the public realm.
The competition invites architects and multidisciplinary teams from around the world to submit innovative proposals that reflect the museum's institutional values: inclusion, transparency, social engagement, and environmental responsibility. The process will be open, anonymous, and structured in two stages, ensuring impartiality and architectural excellence. The selection process will be led by an international jury with recognized experience in architecture, art, and museum design.
Through this initiative, MAC Panamá reaffirms its commitment to sustainable urban development and to strengthening the country's cultural infrastructure. The competition also positions Panama as a meeting point for international dialogue on art, architecture, and territory.
Jury
David Basulto, Architect
José Esparza Chong Cuy, Architect and curator
Martha Thorne, Urban planner
Antonio Murzi, President Board of Directors
Graciela Quelquejeu de Chapman, Honorary Director and Co-founder
Ramón Zafrani, Architect
Annamaria Zampogna, Architect
Timetable
April 20, 2026: Publication of finalists
May 3, 2026 - 23:59 GMT-5: Submission of proposals Phase 2
May 25, 2026: Publication of results
Organizer
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Panama (MAC Panamá)