MARIE-LUISE-NIKUTA-PLATZ Design Competition (Cologne)

An open ideas competition is being held to solicit creative and feasible concepts for the artistic and design enhancement of Marie-Luise-Nikuta-Platz: a memorial site that will honor the life and work of Marie-Luise Nikuta in a dignified and lasting way in public space.

The ideas competition runs until November 11, 2026, when interested participants can submit a concept. Multiple submissions (up to two concepts per person or team) are permitted.

Prize money totaling 5,000 will be awarded to the top three entries (1st place: 2,500 EUR | 2nd place: 1,500 EUR | 3rd place: 1,000 EUR).

Click here to access the restricted area, for which interested participants must register.

FKMLN – Ideas Competition Call for Entries.pdf (838.21 KB)

2026-07-25 Press Release_Start of Bidding_MLN-Platz 1.pdf (145.68 KB)

Application deadline: November 11, 2026