The Romanian Order of Architects (OAR) and the Contracting Authority – the University of Bucharest, are glad to announce the official launch of ”the Garden of University House, Bucharest” International Design Competition.

The purpose of this design competition is to select the best design for the refunctionalization and activation of the existing auxiliary buildings in the courtyard of the University House, the enhancement and refunctionalization of the old greenhouses and the restoration of the garden of the University House in Bucharest, in accordance with the contemporary needs of use, in order to award the design contract.

The brief invites competitors to find solutions that transform the garden of the University House and the annexed buildings into a multifunctional space for cultural and educational activities, through a holistic approach that targets the entire garden, relations with the neighborhoods, and the refunctionalization of the annexed buildings on the site. Through this initiative, the garden of University House can become a model of responsible urban regeneration, in which the architectural intervention serves both the heritage and the community, contributing to the quality of life and the sustainable development of the neighborhood.