BESA MUSEUM International Concept Design Competition
THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE IN ALBANIAIS ANNOUNCING AN OPEN DESIGN COMPETITION FOR ARCHITECTURE DESIGN PROPOSALS, THROUGH WHICH IT IS SEARCHING FOR THE BEST DESIGN SOLUTION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM IN THE CITY OF TIRANA, “BESA MUSEUM”
BESA MUSEUM International Concept Design Competition
The goal is to obtain contemporary and visionary concepts for interventions of an architectural and restorative character for the rehabilitation and adaptation of the existing building as well as revitalization interventions, which aim to add a new cultural space to the capital, harmonized and in strong relations with the environment and the surrounding historical area.
BESA, in Albania, is cultural code that embodies the principles of hospitality, protection guests and fulfilling promises.
The museum should take the visitor by the hand and accompany him on a journey through the history of the people who lived according to BESA, because BESA is always there, among the Albanians. This is what the BESA Museum project should remind the young Albanian visitor and especially the foreigner who knows little about the BESA of the Albanian people.
“Besa” is not just a museum, it will serve as a meeting point, a dialogue center for cultural exchanges and beyond.
Interventions in this object will take place in three lines/categories:
1. Restoration Interventions
2. Revitalizing Interventions / New Functions
3. Musealization
The competition takes place in two phases:
Phase 1: Expression of interest
At the end of the first stage, 5 finalists will be announced who will be awarded 40,000 euros each.
Phase 2: Concept Design
The finalist will sign the contract for the preparation of the detailed design of the museum.
We invite and encourage every professional to join this initiative!
Competition Calendar
Open call for expressions of interest February 13
First question period February 14 – 20
Deadline Phase 1 March 06 (12:00 CET)
Shortlist March 10
Invitation for Submitting Concept Design Idea March 20
Second question period March 21 – April 01
Deadline Phase 2 April 28 (12:00 CET)
Public Presentations April 30
Evaluation of the Jury April 30 – 03 May
Announcement of Winners April 30 – 03 May
Organization of an exhibition / publication TBD
