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.

Additional Information

• For further details, visit the official competition websites:
  • Children’s Hospital Cluj – EN
  • Children’s Hospital Cluj – RO
• Follow updates on social media:
  • OAR Competitions Facebook
  • Order of Architects in Romania Facebook