Results of the international Competition for the Conceptual Architectural design of the Second High School Building in Podgorica

The Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and State Property has announced an International Competition for the Conceptual Architectural Design of the Second High School building in Podgorica. The subject of the competition is the creation of a conceptual architectural design for the Second High School building and represents a key development project aimed at enhancing secondary education in the Capital City. The competition area is located within the University Center, on the site consisting of cadastral parcels no. 1349/1, 1349/3, 1372/61 KO Podgorica I, covered by the Spatial-Urban Plan of the Capital City of Podgorica (“Official Gazette of Montenegro – municipal regulations”, no. 06/14). The total area covered by the competition is 10,638 m².

The aim of the competition is to obtain a functional, progressive, and recognizable conceptual architectural design that will serve as the basis for the preparation of technical documentation necessary for the project’s implementation. The design should ensure a high-quality and adequate connection of all functional units, while spaces and equipment should be dimensioned in accordance with current norms and standards.

Contest Announcer:

Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and State Property

IV Crnogorske brigade no. 19, 81000 Podgorica

www.gov.me/mepg

Competition deadlines:

The deadline for submission of entries was Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, until 10:00h (Montenegro local time).

Number of entries:

A total of 48 entries were submitted within the specified deadline.

Jury members:

Gavrilo Vuković, architect – Acting Secretary of the Secretariat for Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development of the Capital City – Jury President
Vladimir Lojanica, architect – Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade (Serbia) – Expert Member
Saša Randić, architect/founder – “Randić and Associates” Studio, Rijeka (Croatia) – Expert Member
Mirjana Đurišić, architect – Acting General Director of the Directorate of the Chief State Architect at the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and State Property – Member
Nikola Novaković, architect/founder – “Enforma” Studio, representative of the Chamber of Engineers of Montenegro – Expert Member

Expert Rapporteurs:

Mina Novosel, M.Arch.
Lejla Toković, M.Urb.
Marija Nišavić, M.Sc.Arch.

Jury decision:

The jury carefully analyzed the proposed urban planning and architectural concept, innovation in architectural expression, site design, and other key aspects relevant to the competition brief. The jury also considered sustainability and aesthetic contribution. After thorough evaluation, seven entries were found to possess qualities meriting awards and honorable mentions. The jury unanimously decided to award the First, Second, and Third Prizes, and to grant four equally valued honorable mentions.

The jury expresses sincere appreciation to all participants for their impressive response to the international competition for the Conceptual Architectural Design of the Second High School Building in Podgorica.

Rewards:

First prize – Entry code: 23239 – Prize: 23,000€

Authors: Santiago Martin Espeche

Collaborators: Lucas Martinez Arancibia, Jorge Barucco, Felipe Mancini, Lautaro Merlo

Country: Argentina

Second prize – Entry code: 98969 – Prize: 14,000€

Authors: Luca Pantano, Octavio López, Giuliano Scigliano, Sofia Martinelli, Martin Diez Dojorti, Enrique Alberto Martinelli

Country: Argentina

Third prize – Entry code: 34705 – Prize: 8,000€

Authors: Regaip Adem, Berkay Türk

Country: Turkey

Honorable Mentions: