Call for bids - Romanian Garden of Peace, Soultzmatt (France)
Call for Proposals – Romanian Garden of Peace, Soultzmatt (France)
The Art & Jardins | Hauts-de-France association is launching a call for proposals for the creation of a Romanian Garden of Peace in Soultzmatt, to honor Romanian soldiers deported to Alsace during World War I.
Garden Project:
Located near the cemetery on a 50x20m grassy plot.
Designed as a space for remembrance and reflection, requiring low maintenance.
Should include a walking path and rest areas.
Eligibility Criteria:
Open to Romanian landscape designers and architects (individual or team).
A mandatory site visit before final project submission.
Timeline:
May 15, 2025: Application deadline.
June 2025: Site visit.
July 2025: Final project submission.
November 2025 – March 2026: Garden construction.
Historical Context:
Romania joined WWI in 1916 to reclaim Transylvania but suffered military defeats, leading to occupation and a temporary peace before rejoining the Allies in 1918.
Many Romanian prisoners were sent to Alsace, where they endured harsh conditions and many perished.
The Romanian necropolis in Soultzmatt, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2023, houses 678 Romanian soldiers.
Application Requirements:
Intent note with design sketch and plant selection.
Portfolio, CV, ID copy, and registration form.
Submit before May 15, 2025 to artetjardins.hdf@gmail.com