International Architecture Competition for Real Academia de España en Roma
An international architecture competition has been initiated by the Spanish government for the renovation and expansion of the Real Academia de España en Roma, which has been situated in San Pietro in Montorio since 1881. Proposals, to be submitted in Spanish, are required by February 25, 2022. The Ministerio de Transportes and the Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores are organizing this competition, which focuses on functional requalification, restoration, and respectful expansion. The site has undergone changes since 1480, including a project by Miguel Blay in 1926. An independent jury will assess the submissions based on their suitability and feasibility. The budget is projected to exceed €6.2 million, with the winner receiving €650,628.82. Second and third prizes are €18,150 and €12,100, respectively. Site visits can be arranged until January 17, 2022.
Key facts
- Competition deadline: February 25, 2022
- Proposals must be written in Spanish
- Real Academia de España en Roma located in San Pietro in Montorio, Gianicolo
- Institution founded in 1873, active since 1881 in current site
- Competition organized by Spanish Ministerio de Transportes, Movilidad y Agenda Urbana and Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación
- Three objectives: functional requalification, consolidation/restoration, expansion
- Site open to public since 2015
- Historical modifications since 1480, including 1926 project by Miguel Blay and son Jaime, 1940s refugee occupation, renovation by Luis M. Feduchi
- Estimated construction budget: €6,200,000 (VAT included)
- Winner compensation: €650,628.82 (VAT included)
- Second prize: €18,150; third prize: €12,100; two mentions: €9,075 each
- Site visits possible until January 17, 2022
Entities
Artists
- Miguel Blay
- Jaime Blay
- Luis M. Feduchi
- Valentina Silvestrini
Institutions
- Real Academia de España en Roma
- Ministerio de Transportes, Movilidad y Agenda Urbana
- Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación
- Artribune
Locations
- Roma
- Italy
- San Pietro in Montorio
- Gianicolo
- Trastevere
- Orto Botanico
- Fontanone