Deciding about design quality: design perception during a European tendering procedure

Volker, Leentje; Lauche, Kristina; Heintz, John; Jonge, Hans de

doi:10.1016/j.destud.2008.03.004

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“…ti, a soft-ware package to support qualitative data analysis. More information on the cases can be found in pre-vious publications Volker 2010; Volker et al 2008). Reflecting on these data and personal experience, the paper first gives a general overview of the current Dutch practice and relevant EU regulations in rela-tion to the competition tradition.…”

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Dutch design competitions: lost in EU directives? Procurement issues of architect selections in the Netherlands

Volker

Meel

2012

Geogr. Helv.

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Dutch design competitions: lost in EU directives? Procurement issues of architect selections in the Netherlands

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Meel

2012

Geogr. Helv.

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“…Studies of architectural competitions have been conducted from various angles in Netherlands (Volker et al 2008;Volker 2010aVolker , 2010b, Sweden (Ronn 2011(Ronn , 2014, Denmark (Kreiner 2010), Finland (Ronn, Kazemian 2007) and Belgium (Menon, Vandenburgh 2014). Particularly, in the perspective or architectural quality, Swedish publicist Magnuss Ronn, as outcome of a comprehensive study of architectural competitions in the Nordic countries (1999-2000) through a dialogue based assessment of architecture and urban design projects by 18 highly qualified experts, has condensed five quality identifying perception concepts, as: 1) Vitruvius formula venustas-utilitas-firmitas; 2) Context; 3) Wholeness; 4) Contemporariness; 5) Usability.…”

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Architectural Competitions as an Instrument for Heritage Protection: The Dynamics of Competition Taxonomy

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2016

Journal of Architecture and Urbanism

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Various concepts of preserving the cultural and historical environment of the Historical centre of Riga have been documented within the last century period, including the international status as item No. 852 on the UNESCO World heritage list. The Riga Historical Centre Preservation and Protection Law was created as one of the mechanisms for the preservation of the status, which, among other notions, makes the procedure of architectural competitions mandatory. The territory, being part of the list, contains listings that it should consider in terms of value. Under such context the competition not only determines the competition for the best and serves as formal instrument for hindering hasty or inappropriate development, but also is public interpretation of the contemporary architectural values in contra dictionary aspects. The purpose is to analyse the structure of competition procedure instrument and relation to the specifics of the heritage and contemporary challenges. The study uses 75 competitions briefs and jury protocols proceeding in period 2004–2014, in the territory of urban heritage. The results demonstrate taxonomy1 of systemic listings of architectural properties followed by expert voting form as the main mechanism for results.

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“…In a sale by formal tender [6] the developer is committed by the bid to exchanging contracts and paying the deposit. It is possible for a public body to sell in this way, but this would only be advisable if its overriding aim were speed of sale and certainty of capital receipt by a set date.…”

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The disposal of public sector sites by “development competition”

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2007

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Suzanne ToddNaylors, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Abstract Purpose -The purpose of this research is to investigate development competitions in England in order to uncover any shortcomings and point to improvements. A "development competition" is a sale by tender of publicly-owned land with development potential where bidders also submit designs. Design/methodology/approach -First, an interview survey of local authorities in north-east England; second an interview survey with developers in north-east England; third a questionnaire survey of local authority estates officers and fourth an interview survey with London based property consultants. Findings -Despite their theoretical attractions, some competitions have problems. Conflict exists between professions and agencies. Development competitions encounter difficulties between developer appointment and construction which may lead to delay or the developer pulling out.Research limitations/implications -The data collected are biased in favour of the financial/property perspective. Further research is therefore still required. Practical implications -Despite its practical significance, no literature exists on this specific topic. The results reveal delays, disputes and sub-optimal use of resources. Further research is needed leading to new official guidance covering all aspects of this process. Originality/value -Large numbers of competitions are held in the UK each year. The disposal of sites in this way has become more significant due to the concentration of activity on brown-field land. In future, the need to assemble urban land using compulsory purchase powers is likely to make competitions more frequent. These results, which highlight best practice, will be of interest to all professional people involved.

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Deciding about design quality: design perception during a European tendering procedure

Cited by 25 publications

References 18 publications

Dutch design competitions: lost in EU directives? Procurement issues of architect selections in the Netherlands

Dutch design competitions: lost in EU directives? Procurement issues of architect selections in the Netherlands

Architectural Competitions as an Instrument for Heritage Protection: The Dynamics of Competition Taxonomy

The disposal of public sector sites by “development competition”

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