An open international contest is being held for a new technology and innovation hub in the West Bank city of Ramallah (Deadline: 1 June 2025)The single-stage competition invites creative architects to submit visionary ideas for a landmark new Ramallah Science and Technology City (RSTC) development providing educational and research facilities.Once complete, the new complex will provide year-round interactive learning spaces for a range of visitors of all ages including educational school trips, science festivals and community activities.Al-Manara Square, RamallahCredit:Image by Montecruz Foto Attribution-ShareAlikeAccording to the brief: RSTC aims to establish itself as a landmark in the city of Ramallah and across Palestine as an iconic and major tourist destination, attracting thousands of visitors annually.It will change the stigma and stereotype that scientific knowledge is difficult, and only those who dedicate their lives to it can understand it. It will accomplish that through exhibitions, multimedia productions, community programs, and much more that will target children, youth, and adults of all professions. This project will be the first of its kind in Palestine.Ramallah is a major Palestinian city located around 10km north of Jerusalem in the West Bank. Local landmarks include Al-Manara Square (pictured), the Arafat Mausoleum and Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque.Irish practice Heneghan Peng completed a new Palestinian Museum in the city in 2016 telling the story of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a Palestinian perspective. The 3,500m2 museum features a gallery, amphitheatre, caf, library and offices.It was won in a competition against UKs Cullinan Studio, Henning Larsen Architects of Denmark, Canadian firm Moriyama & Teshima, and Consolidated Consultants from Jordan.The latest project will create a major new tourist destination for Ramallah attracting thousands of visitors annually. The complex is expected to feature dynamic exhibitions, multimedia productions, and community programmes.Submissions must include a masterplan, concept description, 3D images, floor plans, spatial configuration and other images. The overall winner will receive a $6,000 USD prize while a second prize of $4,000 and third prize of $2,000 will also be awarded along with two honourable mentions.How to applyDeadline: 1 June 2025Competition funding source: Not suppliedProject funding source: Not suppliedOwner of site(s): Not suppliedContact details: competition@rstc.psVisit the competition website for more information