About Competition
Nestled in the heart of Milanino’s Garden City, the historic Water Tower stands as one of the district’s most recognisable landmarks: currently marked by decades of decay, yet rich with architectural and cultural potential. The Water Tower competition invites participants to reimagine this structure as a contemporary cultural hub, transforming it into a place that is alive, accessible and used daily by people of all generations.
The challenge calls for a complete renovation of the tower’s interior and exterior spaces: from flexible cultural rooms, coworking areas and exhibition zones to terraces, micro-plazas and outdoor gathering spaces that complement the building’s new functions.
How could a vertical structure of this kind serve as a point of reference for the entire neighbourhood, hosting events, creative activities and community initiatives throughout the year?
The aim is not merely to restore an abandoned building, but to give it a new identity – one that respects its historical value while embracing experimentation, innovation and contemporary living. Participants are invited to propose original concepts capable of turning Milanino’s Water Tower into an architectural catalyst for culture, creativity and social connection.
Prizes
Prize Pool: 16.000 €
1st Prize: 8.000 €
2nd Prize: 4.000 €
3rd Prize: 2.000 €
5 Golden Mentions: coupon for a free membership
10 Honourable Mentions: coupon for a free competition
30 Finalists: published on Terraviva channels
Prizes (14.000 €) powered by Cusano Milanino Municipality, Mentions (2.000 €) covered by Terraviva
To find more details & Register visit HERE
LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION: 30 April 2026
LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION: 30 April 2026
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