Open Architectural Design Competition · 2026
Proposed Five-Star
Countryside Hotel & Resort
ARTCLYNN LIMITED invites architects and architectural practices to submit proposals for a landmark countryside hospitality destination.
An open call for a countryside landmark
ARTCLYNN LIMITED is conducting an open architectural design competition for a proposed five-star countryside hotel and resort. The competition seeks a design vision of exceptional quality — one that respects its rural setting while establishing a destination of international hospitality standing.
Competition Type
Open architectural design competition
Project
Proposed five-star countryside hotel & resort
Prize Pool
KES 6.5 Million
Recognition & prize pool
A total prize pool of KES 6.5 Million is awarded across three tiers. The winner additionally receives the intended full project management appointment.
Winner
KES 5,000,000
Plus the intended full project management appointment for the realised project.
1st Runner-Up
KES 1,000,000
Cash prize recognising design excellence.
2nd Runner-Up
KES 500,000
Cash prize recognising design excellence.
Cash prizes are distinct from later professional fees, which are governed separately under the terms set out in the detailed competition package.
Who may enter
The competition is open to architects and architectural practices. Multidisciplinary collaboration is encouraged.
Eligible entrants
- Architects and architectural practices
- Multidisciplinary teams
Encouraged disciplines
Final professional-registration, international-participation, joint-venture and statutory requirements are set out in the detailed competition package provided to registered entrants.
Five steps to participate
Registration is mandatory. Follow the steps below to confirm your intent and receive the full competition documentation.
- 01
Submit a signed Acknowledgement of Entry
Confirm your intent to participate by submitting a signed Acknowledgement of Entry to artclynn@gmail.com. - 02
Pay the non-refundable registration fee
Pay the non-refundable KES 1,000 registration fee via the Paybill details in the Registration & Payment section. - 03
Provide your entrant details
- Entrant / practice name
- Lead architect and registration details where applicable
- Primary contact details
- Team members
- Compliance confirmation
- Proof of payment
- 04
Submit to the official acknowledgement address
Send the complete acknowledgement package to artclynn@gmail.com. - 05
Receive the full competition documentation
Registered entrants receive the full brief, topographical survey and other relevant documentation through the email used for acknowledgement.
Confirm your entry
Submit a signed Acknowledgement of Entry confirming intent and pay the non-refundable KES 1,000 registration fee.
M-Pesa Payment Details
- Paybill Number
- 222111
- Account Number
- 3212602
- Account Name
- ARTCLYNN LTD
- Payment Reference
- Entrant / practice name (where permitted)
Registration fee: KES 1,000 (non-refundable). Include proof of payment with your acknowledgement.
Required with your acknowledgement
- Signed Acknowledgement of Entry confirming intent
- Entrant / practice name
- Lead architect and registration details where applicable
- Primary contact details
- Team members
- Compliance confirmation
- Proof of payment
Submit to artclynn@gmail.com.
What registered entrants receive
Documentation is issued through the same email channel used for your acknowledgement, and all subsequent notices follow that channel.
Full competition brief
The complete design brief and competition requirements.
Topographical survey
Site survey data to inform your proposal.
Relevant documentation
Additional reference material pertinent to the project.
Subsequent notices and site-visit communications use the same email channel used for acknowledgement.
The competition timeline
Competition opens
21 September 2026
Latest acceptance / registration
29 September 2026