THE BARÖ ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITION

General Objective and Purpose of the Competition

Welcome to The Barö Architectural Competition, organized in collaboration with Aalto University. The purpose of this competition is to find sustainable design solutions for the expansion of The Barö Hotel, including holiday villas, a restaurant, event and meeting spaces, and sauna buildings. The hotel is located in Inkoo, in the heart of Finland’s most beautiful archipelago, and operates based on sustainability, unique experiences, and architectural design harmoniously connected to nature.

Competition Scope and Objectives

The competition invites proposals for modular and prefabricated buildings that align with The Barö’s brand and architectural identity. The design should respect the surrounding archipelago landscape and preserve the natural terrain as much as possible.

Competition Schedule

Launch of competition: December 18th, 2024

Deadline for inquiries: January 7th, 2025

Submission deadline: January 31st, 2025

Announcement of results: February 2025

Awards

1st Prize: €3000 + the opportunity to participate in the design and construction process

2nd Prize: €1500

3rd Prize: €1000

Honorable Mention: Optional

Participation Details

The competition is open to Aalto University students. Submissions are anonymous, and detailed guidelines are provided in the competition materials.

On-Site Visit

Participants have the right to visit the site during the competition at their own convenience. You may park your vehicle in The Barö Hotel’s (Barösundintie 679, 10270 Inkoo) parking area, which provides good access to the site. Please note that there will be no staff present on-site during your visit.

Further Information and Materials

For detailed competition guidelines, design briefs, and other resources, please visit the competition folder:
Competition Materials

Contact

For inquiries and further information:
Jussi Paavoseppä
jussi(@)thebaro.fi

We warmly welcome you to shape the future of sustainable design with us!

The Barö Team
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