Lodz
deadline for submitting works
30.09.2025Competition for the architectural concept of the new headquarters of the State Archives in Lodz
organizer: State Archives in Lodz

The State Archive in Lodz has announced an implementation architectural competition for the design of its new headquarters in the city's downtown area.
purpose
The purpose of the investment is to ensure the possibility of collecting, preserving, providing access to and optimizing the storage conditions of archival materials, which are part of the cultural assets that are part of the national archival resource, through the construction of a modern, multifunctional building AP Łódź.
terms and conditions
The competition is an implementation competition, limited, one-stage.
The building will be located in the downtown part of Lodz, at Plac generała Henryka Dąbrowskiego Street. The Archive building is planned as a six-story object, consisting of five above-ground floors and one underground floor, with a total usable area of not less than 9,200 m². It should consist of two parts: storage and administrative.
The designed building should reflect the mission, stature and function of the State Archives, while being a space that encourages visitors to visit and use the collected resources. The key features of the facility must be aesthetics, durability, modernity and simplicity, which harmonize with openness, friendliness and full accessibility to create an inclusive and representative space.
The building's surroundings should be designed as a well-used public space, which will be a place that is frequented by residents and users alike.
For more information, see the competition regulations
prizes
- First Prize - PLN 100,000 gross and an invitation to negotiate on a sole-source basis to conclude a public contract for the execution of the subject of the service.
- II Prize - PLN 50,000 gross
- III Prize - 40 000 PLN gross
- Two distinctions - PLN 10,000 gross each
calendar
- Submission of requests for clarification of the content of the regulations on participation in the competition and reply: until April 18 to May 9, 2025
- Submission of applications for participation in the competition: May 9, 2025, until 12:00 pm
- Admission to participate in the competition: June 2, 2025
- Submission of electronic and physical competition entries: until September 30, 2025, 12:00 pm
- Announcement of competition results: October 30, 2025
the competition jury
The competition jury will consist of seven people, their appointment will be decided by the Head of the Contracting Authority.
more information
More details can be found on the competition website.
terms
https://ezamowienia.gov.pl/mp-client/search/list/ocds-148610-f00f21c6-bc4d-42b7-b34e-aafeaf674fdf
regulations
https://ezamowienia.gov.pl/mp-client/search/list/ocds-148610-f00f21c6-bc4d-42b7-b34e-aafeaf674fdf