International Design Competition for the Children’s Hospital in Cluj-Napoca

The Order of Architects in Romania (OAR), in collaboration with the Cluj County Council, officially launched the International Design Competition for the Children’s Hospital in Cluj-Napoca in February 2021.The competition aimed to select the best design for a pediatric emergency hospital in the southeast of Cluj-Napoca, at the border of the Gheorgheni and Borhanci neighborhoods. The winning team was awarded the planning contract

Project Vision

The Cluj-Napoca Emergency Clinical Children’s Hospital is envisioned as an independent facility with regional reach, serving as the primary public hospital in Transylvania for comprehensive pediatric healthcare services.The contracting authority also sought to establish a center for pediatric medical services and research, which would function as an urban catalyst in a neighborhood undergoing development

Competition Format

Type: Public, single-stage competition
Eligibility: Open to participants from Romania, all European Union countries, the European Economic Area, and the Swiss Confederation
Launch Date: 12 February 2021
Submission Deadline: 4 June 2021, 16:00 Romanian time
Jury Evaluation: 13–17 June 2021

Winner Announcement: 18 June 2021

Prize Structure

1st Prize: €6,510,000 (VAT excluded) + planning contract
2nd Prize: €75,000
3rd Prize: €45,000
1st Mention: €10,000
2nd Mention: €10,000

Competition Jury

Full Members:

Arch. Claudiu Salanță
Dr. Aldea Cornel Olimpiu
Dr. Vasile-Florin Stamatian
Arch. Benedict Zucchi
Arch. Jan de Vylder
Arch. Urb. Bogdan Traian Bogoescu
Arch. Vlad Rusu – OAR Representative

Deputy Members:

Arch. Dominic Hook
Arch. Emil Burbea

Competition Results

The jury evaluated submissions from 13–17 June 2021. The winners were announced on 18 June 2021

First Prize

Main Authors: Enrique Vallencillos Segovia, Manuel Perez Hernandez
Co-authors: Mara Victoria Vergu-Bogoescu, Matei Bogoescu, Radu Costăchescu, Tudor Costăchescu

Jury Feedback:
“The winning project stood out from the initial review and maintained its excellence under detailed scrutiny. The design is thoughtful, professional, and considers the hospital experience through the eyes of a child

Second Prize:
S.C. ONE ARCHITECTS S.R.L.

Authors: Arch. Florin Radac, Arch. Bogdan Chioran, Arch. Dan Andrei Pintea
Co-authors: Arch. Spiro Koça, Arch. Andreea Năstase

Jury Feedback:
“A highly rigorous and clear submission, demonstrating strong understanding of the complex issues involved in pediatric hospital design

Third Prize:

S.C. ARHI BOX S.R.L. in association with S.C. ARHI ACTUS DEVELOPMENTS S.R.L.

Main Author: Arch. Gabriel Cătălin Colobățiu
Co-authors: Arch. Dr. Dragoș Dascălu, Arch. Dr. Mihai Racu, Arch. Adrian Florin Pop, Arch. Călin Florin Lada

Jury Feedback:
“The project integrates the hospital into the urban fabric while respecting the natural landscape and creating intimate patient spaces.