Two-phase “Art in Architecture” competition as a non-open procedure under the VgV with a public participation component to solicit designs for the artistic design of the construction project
Background and objective of the “Art in Architecture”Competition
As part of the funding initiative for the replacement construction of the Schillerschule elementary school in Kaiserslautern, Fischerrück district, an Art in Architecture competition is being announced in a two-stage process, as a restricted competition preceded by an open call for entries.
The aim of the competition is to identify the best possible artistic design that engages with the new Schillerschule elementary school building, its surroundings, and
the school community.
The competition brief is described in detail in Part 2 of the call for entries.
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Restricted competition preceded by an open call for entries (application process).
Eligible participants: professional artists and artisans
- Level: Open Competition
- Level: Closed, restricted competition with 5
participants
Total prize money: 40,000 euros gross
Dates and Deadlines: Quick Overview
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Publication: July 10, 2026
Application Deadline: Stage 1: August 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Selection Committee: Application Process, Stage 1: August 20, 2026
Distribution of competition documents: Stage 2: August 24, 2026
Colloquium: Stage 2: September 2, 2026
Submission deadline: Stage 2: October 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Preliminary Review: Phase 2: by October 30, 2026
Jury: Jury meeting: November 10, 2026
Binding award period: November 27, 2026
Scheduled earliest start date: December 7, 2026
Planned completion: April 2027
Application deadline: August 11, 2026