FUTURE SCHOOL FOR UKRAINE

ADAPTIVE PROJECT DESIGN FOR BUILDING SCHOOLS ACROSS UKRAINE

PROJECT VISION

Education cannot be put on hold without risking the future of generations.

The ‘Future School for Ukraine’ project aims to support Ukrainian people facing the daunting task of reviving school system, heavily impacted by war.

It will provide a ready-to-implement and free-to-use adaptive technical design for building new schools across the country. The availability of such a solution will save time and financial resources and will facilitate fundraising for the recovery of Ukraine’s school system.

A global architectural competition was held to obtain the best design idea chosen by the international jury. The ready to implement project design is expected to be developed by the winning team by Summer 2025.

Lithuanian Fund for the Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid allocated €500,000 for the implementation of the project.

Over 3,000 Ukrainian school buildings are severely damaged or destroyed due to ongoing Russian aggression. Over a third of students rely solely on remote learning. Many children cannot attend school because of the lack of shelters, while internal migration has strained infrastructure in safer regions, with some schools operating three shifts. The key priorities for addressing these issues include:

  • access to education,
  • safety,
  • educational gaps,
  • teacher burnout,
  • educators and student well-being.

Contribute to creating learning environments where generations of children can learn and thrive safely.

In terms of the needs of educational infrastructure which exist today and will remain in place for the near future, Ukraine will require the multi-purpose education centres in regional centres covering an area of up to 50 kilometres;

The examination of a multitude of arguments at the competition development phase has led to a decision to develop the concept of a Multifunctional Education Centre.

Multifunctional Education Centre is to accommodate around 550 children of all ages, from primary school to lyceum, with facilities for temporary accommodation for pupils and teachers, spaces for community activities and psychological rehabilitation, and a dual-use shelter.

WINNERS

A winner of a competition for an adaptive technical school design for the ``School of the Future for Ukraine`` has been selected.

1st place Scandurra Studio Architeturra srl (Italy) in collaboration with Mykhailo Vustianskyi (Ukraine). Download the 1st place winning project idea

 

2nd place NOVA architectural burro (represented by Pe Danila Bielokopytov, Ukraine) in collaboration with Orange architects (Netherlands), Download the 2st place winning project idea

3rd place Huttunen-Lipasti Architects Ltd  (Finland), in collaboration Dmytro Sorokevych (Ukraine) Download the 3rd place winning project idea

 

To see all competition entries follow the link

NEB Lab

The initiative „Future school for Ukraine“ became an inspiration and the pilot project for a new

New European Bauhaus Laboratory PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE FOR UKRAINE

Visit official website of the NEB LAB PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE FOR UKRAINE

 

AIMS of the NEB LAB PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE FOR UKRAINE

– to establish a hub of professional knowledge, and incubator for case studies, paving a

way for democratic, open, transparent, quality-oriented processes to obtain the best design and

implementation schemes for the public infrastructure in Ukraine.

– to connect Ukrainians (who need public infrastructure) and Europeans (who are willing to

donate or contribute) stakeholders

 

The Lab will explore and adapt the lessons and experiences of different methods of getting the

best design for a public object in Ukraine.

Relevant lessons learned (based on evaluation of the case studies) would end up as

recommendations for local and State administration to amend Ukrainian legislation, to ensure

quality processes and results when rebuilding public infrastructure in Ukraine.

What is New European Bauhaus ?

What is New European Bauhaus Laboratory ?

 

Contact us:

Coordinator of the NEB LAB Rūta Leitanaitė, [email protected]

CONSORTIUM of the NEB LAB PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE FOR UKRAINE

Coordinators:

NEB community members: Architects Association of Lithuania (AAL), Architects Council of Europe (ACE), Ro3kvit Urban Coalition for Ukraine

NEB friends: Ministry of Economy and Innovation of Lithuania, State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine, Central Projects Management Agency of Lithuania

Partners: BKZT (Austria), CREA CULT project “ARCH-E

EVERY REBUILT SCHOOL IS AN INVESTMENT IN FUTURE

How You Can Contribute

 

Build innovative, resilient schools with the Future School of Ukraine — a ready-to-adjust adaptive project design tailored to meet the needs of Ukrainian communities. With a growing demand for high-quality, adaptable designs for Ukraine’s recovery, we work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Education of Ukraine, DREAM and other UA’s institutions to continuously assess the needs of the education sector. Our data-driven approach ensures that every new school project is grounded in local needs, making a meaningful impact where it’s needed most.

 

Flexible Contribution Models You can contribute through a variety of funding mechanisms, including international development funds, bilateral aid programs, and other flexible models. One such option is the Fund for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid, which accepts earmarked donations from international partners. The fund allows for joint programming and management of initiatives, offering the flexibility required in war-related circumstances.

 

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) We also welcome the involvement of private sector partners through PPP models. Your contribution can make a tangible difference in restoring access to education in Ukraine while enhancing your corporate social responsibility profile.

 

Interested in Cooperation? Please contact:

Artūras Žarnovskis
CO-CREATE FUTURE OF UKRAINE PROGRAM MANAGER
Tel: +370 659 84642

PRIZE MONEY

The following prize money shall be paid to the winners of the first, second and third places of the Competition:

1st prize

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+ procurement contract.
Total procurement budget: €300,000.

2nd prize

0

+ entries will be added to a list of potential designs for potential investors or financial donors interested in restoring Ukraine’s educational infrastructure.
It's anticipated that more architectural ideas from the competition could also attract additional funding for their development, thus expediting the restoration process.

3rd prize

0

+ entries will be added to a list of potential designs for potential investors or financial donors interested in restoring Ukraine’s educational infrastructure.
It's anticipated that more architectural ideas from the competition could also attract additional funding for their development, thus expediting the restoration process.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How the competition winner was chosen?

A total of 15 projects were submitted to the call for proposals. Participants from Italy, Finland, Portugal, the UK, Lithuania, Japan, Germany, France, and Netherlands took part in the competition.

They were evaluated by an international jury of experts, including architects Viktor Zotov (Ukraine), Carl Backstrand (Sweden), Helena Sandman (Finland), Viktorija Blažienė and Rolandas Palekas (Lithuania), Ana Novosad, former Minister of Education of Ukraine and founder of the NGO savED, and Artūras Žarnovskis, head of the programme “Co-Create Future of Ukraine”. All the projects in the competition were evaluated based on five criteria: the quality of the architectural idea, its adaptability, functionality, sustainability and the cost of design services. The first prize-winning project, prepared by a joint Italian-Ukrainian architectural team, focuses on the efficient use of materials and rational construction solutions to make the most efficient use of funds. The materials used in the modular construction can be reused, which makes the construction more sustainable, and the layout of the school itself will also allow the various spaces within the school grounds to be used for a variety of community uses such as events, meetings and trainings.

How the project brought together local and global expertise?

Participants from Italy, Finland, Portugal, the UK, Lithuania, Japan, Germany, France, and Netherlands took part in the competition.

The vision of the Future School for Ukraine project and competition brief was developed  with more than 20 Lithuanian and Ukrainian architecture and education experts during a two-day workshop in Vilnius. Experts defined the tasks according to the data from the Ministry of Science and Education of Ukraine, NGO’s and feedback from Ukrainian communities. As a result, a school project design accepted the concept of multifunctional educational center that accommodates up to 550 children from primary to high school, with facilities for students’ and teachers’ temporary accommodation, spaces for community activities, psychological rehabilitation, and a bomb shelter.

A team, entering the competition, was required to have at least 1 architect, who has a right to practice in Ukraine and at least 1 architect, who has a right to practice outside Ukraine.

Architects were introduced to the Arche-E platform, where they could register themselves to be visible for possible partners, and find the partners for the project.

During its competition phase CPVA team and Lithuanian Union of Architects organized Online Workshop “Cross-Border Networking for Architects: Practice, Platforms, Projects” with more than 70 participants from Europe and Ukraine, explaining project details and impact and facilitating the international cooperation for the teams from Ukraine and worldwide.

In April 2024 CPVA Future School for Ukraine participated in NEB Festival in Brussels, presenting the initiative to the wide audience of European, architects, urbanists, activists and politicians. At the opening of #NewEuropeanBauhaus, Ursula von der Leyen endorsed Lithuania’s “Future School for Ukraine” as one of the impactful initiatives reshaping Ukraine’s and European landscape.

What is an adaptive design?

Adaptive reuse architectural design means an architectural work, a set of architectural solutions for a building design featuring maximum solutions for the site, the interior and the exterior of the building, which can be applied independently of the specific target site or location, and could be re-used, in adapted form, for multiple different locations, each time by individually integrating and adapting it to the local context.

As the aim of the competition was to obtain the idea for an adaptive reuse architectural design, a specific site was not provided at the competition stage. In order to identify the volumetric and spatial adaptability of the proposals and the outdoor area solutions, three hypothetical sites with different characteristics were provided in the procurement documentation.

How can I receive the ready Future School for Ukraine project design?

Once the technical project design is developed by the winning team – expected to be finished in March 2025 and following all needed procedures of approval, it will be passed to Ukrainian communities, international donors, developments agencies and other parties interested in building schools in Ukraine. Ukraine’s Agency for Restoration and Central Project Management Agency of Lithuania will be responsible for passing the project.

NEWS

“Future School of Ukraine” Winners Unveil Visionary Project Proposal at Vilnius Event

On October 28th, Italy’s architectural bureau “Scandurra Studio Architettura” presented the winning proposal for the “Future School for Ukraine” at the National Gallery of Art in Vilnius. The project, developed in collaboration with Ukrainian architect Michailo Vustianskyi, showcases an innovative approach to reimagining Ukraine’s educational infrastructure. This inspiring event brought together attendees eager to see […]

Team of Italian Architects Win the “Future School for Ukraine” Competition Organized by Lithuania

A winner of a competition for an adaptive technical school design for the “School of the Future for Ukraine” has been selected. This competition was initiated by Lithuania and organised together with architectural and educational experts from Ukraine. It will be used as a blueprint for the construction of new sustainable and safe schools in […]

Preliminary Ranking of “Future School for Ukraine” Announced

The “Future School for Ukraine” competition has announced its preliminary rankings following the Public Procurement Commission’s access to the code details of submitted proposals on July 24, 2024.The Lithuanian initiative, aimed at gaining the best adaptive project design to build schools in war-torn Ukraine, has garnered significant international interest. The accessing codes procedure revealed a […]

EVALUATION JURY OF THE COMPETITION

Anna Novosad (Ukraine)
Anna Novosad (Ukraine)
Co-founder of SavED, Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine 2019-2020; expert in education policy
Artūras Žarnovskis (Lithuania)
Artūras Žarnovskis (Lithuania)
Co-create Future of Ukraine program manager, Central Project Management Agency
Carl Backstrand (Sweden)
Carl Backstrand (Sweden)
Architect; partner and deputy CEO at White Arkitekter
Helena Sandman (Finland)
Helena Sandman (Finland)
Architect; D.A., visiting lecturer at Illinois University
Rolandas Palekas (Lithuania)
Rolandas Palekas (Lithuania)
Architect; Paleko ARCH studija; professor at Vilnius TECH University
Viktorija Blažienė (Lithuania)
Viktorija Blažienė (Lithuania)
Architect; 2L Architects & Engineers
Viktor Zotov (Ukraine)
Viktor Zotov (Ukraine)
Architect; ZOTOV&CO

ENTRIES

15 entries were submitted to the open architectural competition FUTURE SCHOOL FOR UKRAINE and met the technical submission requirements.

We invite you to explore them by clicking this link to the page Entries >>>

HOW TO APPLY: COMPETITION TERMS

Competition published in Central Public Procurement Information System (CVP IS)

Preliminary Competition Calendar

Deadline for submission of project proposals: 2024-05-31, 10 AM (GMT+2)

Exhibition of the project proposals is foreseen for June 2024

Announcement of competition results is foreseen for July 2024

 

Competition documents

You can find the official announcement of the competition in the Central Public Procurement Information System (CVP IS) here.

You can download the competition documents (in English) by clicking here.

Submission of project proposals

Instruction on how to submit a proposal (PDF, 800KB)

Projects must be submitted by 2024-05-31, 10 AM (GMT+2)

online

at the Central Public Procurement Information System (CVP IS) here

and must be delivered (Envelope 3) before the deadline to

Lithuanian Architects’ Union, Kalvarijų st. 1, 09310 Vilnius, Lithuania

CONTACTS

All inquiries regarding the competition's terms and conditions, as well as technical information, must be submitted through the CVP IS system after registration. Only registered participants will have access to all questions and answers.

For donors and partners

Artūras Žarnovskis

CO-CREATE FUTURE OF UKRAINE PROGRAM MANAGER

Tel. no.: +370 659 84642

E-mail: [email protected]

Participation and project related questions

Mariana Varkaliene

FUTURE SCHOOL FOR UKRAINE PROJECT MANAGER

Tel. no.: +370 64912642

E-mail: [email protected]

Communication and media

Polina Soroka

CO-CREATE FUTURE OF UKRAINE COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

Tel. no.: +37061026549

E-mail: [email protected]

Competition curator

Rūta Leitanaitė

Lithuanian Union of Architects

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Tel. no.: +370 615 72309

E-mail: [email protected]

Competition coordinator

Rokas Kilčiauskas

Lithuanian Union of Architects

ARCHITECT

Tel. no.: +37061231109

E-mail: [email protected]

 

Funded by the Fund for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid

Good Suppliers,

Please be informed that the Service Contract for the Development of Reuse Architectural Design was signed on 30 October 2024 and its execution has started.

In view of this, and in accordance with clause 22.3 of the Procurement Conditions, we hereby invite you to collect your tendered tablets at your own expense within 14 working days from the date of this notice. If the tablets are not collected within this timeframe, they will become the property of the Contracting Authority.

To collect the tablets, please contact:

Lietuvos architektų sąjunga (The Lithuanian Union of Architects)

Kalvarijų str. 1, LT-09310 Vilnius, Lithuania

Rūta Leitanaitė: +37061572309, [email protected];

 

Thank you for participating in our procurement process. We appreciate the time and effort you dedicated to preparing your proposals. Your interest and engagement are valued, and we look forward to future opportunities to collaborate.

Laba diena,

 

Informuojame, kad 2024-10-30 pasirašyta pakartotinio naudojimo architektūrinio projekto kūrimo paslaugų sutartis ir prasideda jos vykdymas.

Atsižvelgiant į tai ir vadovaujantis Pirkimo sąlygų 22.3 punktu, kviečiame  savo lėšomis atsiimti konkursui pateiktus planšetus per 14 darbo dienų nuo šio pranešimo dienos. Nurodytu terminu neatsiėmus planšetų, jie tampa perkančiosios organizacijos nuosavybe.

Dėl planšetų atsiėmimo prašome kreiptis:

Lietuvos architektų sąjunga

Kalvarijų g. 1, LT-09310 Vilnius, Lietuva

Rūta Leitanaitė: +37061572309, [email protected]

 

Dėkojame, kad dalyvavote šiame pirkime. Ačiū už laiką ir pastangas, kurias skyrėte savo pasiūlymams parengti. Vertiname jūsų susidomėjimą ir įsitraukimą ir tikimės sėkmingo bendradarbiavimo ateityje.

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