ET CONTEST- an architectural design competition inviting ideas, visions, and proposals for the architectural and landscape transformation of the former mining site of Sos Enattos, in Sardinia.
Date: 30 MARCH 2026
ET CONTEST is an architectural design competition
inviting ideas, visions, and proposals for the architectural and landscape transformation of the former mining site of Sos Enattos, in Sardinia. The site is one of the candidates to host the Einstein Telescope (ET), a cutting-edge European scientific infrastructure set to become the world’s most advanced third-generation gravitational wave detector.
ET CONTEST engages a complex and deeply layered territory
rich in historical and identity-related values and currently undergoing radical transformation. Proposals are required to focus on the surface project of the Einstein Telescope, developing a transformative scenario at a large scale (masterplan) and providing spatial and design principles illustrated through drawings and visual narratives.
ET CONTEST is part of a broader constellation of initiatives
aimed at involving students, recent graduates, researchers, experts, and professionals (under 41 years of age at the time of submission) in imagining future scenarios for the transformation of this territory.
Optional site visit by reservation via email
19 February, 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline
28 February, 2026
Submission Deadline
31 March, 2026
1st Prize: 8.000 €
2nd Prize: 3.000 €
3rd Prize: 1.000 €
Honorable Mentions
Selected projects will be exhibited
and published as part of the official
outcomes of the competition.
Website & info
https://www.etcontest.it
Contacts
info@etcontest.it