Results of the Competition for the Conceptual Architectural Design of the Emergency Medical Services Institute of Montenegro in Podgorica

The Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and State Property of Montenegro announced a National Competition for the Conceptual Architectural Design of the Emergency Medical Services Institute of Montenegro in Podgorica.

The subject of the Competition was the preparation of a conceptual architectural design for the construction of the Emergency Medical Services Institute of Montenegro in Podgorica.

The project site comprises cadastral parcels No. 2215/1 and No. 2215/12, both within Cadastral Municipality Podgorica II, forming part of Urban Plot (UP) 5, Zone B, as defined by the Detailed Urban Plan “Nova Varoš 2” (Official Gazette of Montenegro – Municipal Regulations, No. 32/18), in the Capital City of Podgorica.

The objective of the Competition was to identify the highest-quality conceptual architectural proposal that would ensure optimal conditions for the provision of emergency medical services through a contemporary architectural approach, efficient spatial organisation, and rational technical and technological solutions.

Competition Deadlines

The Competition was launched on 3 June 2026.

The deadline for the submission of competition entries was 10 September 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Jury Members

Prof. Dr. Veljko Radulović, Architect Professor at the Faculty of Architecture, Podgorica - Jury President

Branislav Gregović, Architect Studio “LXXVI” - Professional Jury Member

Mirjana Đurišić, Architect Director General of the Directorate of the Chief State Architect Representative of the Competition Organizer

Prof. Dr. Rifat Alihodžić, Architect “ARHING Inženjering” Studio Representative of the Chamber of Architects and Spatial Planners of Montenegro - Professional Jury Member

Prim. Mr Sci. Dr. Med. Vuk Niković Specialist in Emergency Medicine Emergency Medical Services Institute of Montenegro - Jury Member

Jury Decision

The Jury thoroughly reviewed the submitted competition entries, with particular emphasis on their compliance with the requirements and evaluation criteria defined in the competition brief.

Following a detailed analysis, the Jury concluded that none of the submitted entries fully met all the requirements set out in the competition brief. In other words, none of the entries represented a comprehensive solution that fully responded to the defined programmatic, functional, architectural, and design requirements.

Taking into account the above, as well as the overall quality and scope of the submitted competition entries, the Jury decided not to award the First Prize.

The Jury awarded the Second Prize, the Third Prize, and one Honorable Mention.