Winning by design : architectural competitions / Judith Strong.

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Strong, Judith.

Title & Author:

Winning by design : architectural competitions / Judith Strong.

Publication:

Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, 1996.

Description:

ix, 190 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:
Includes index.
An introduction to the debate -- The impact of 1980s' policies and legislation -- Competition and competitions -- Competitions : who needs them? -- Principles and procedures -- Failures and fiascos: can they be avoided? -- Working through competition -- The UK national lottery -- The European open market -- The competition system in Europe -- Case studies.

Summary:

"Winning by design provides an up to date and detailed guide to architectural competitions and design-based selection procedures. It explains how the various types of competition works, enabling the reader to make an informed assessment. It gives practical advice on running a competition including costs and timetabling; briefing and documentation; submission requirements; assessment procedures; technical advice; public consultation; finance and planning. The information is supplemented by ten case studies which draw on the practical experience of the client organisations, consultants, assessors, and winning competitors involved in each project".--Back cover.

ISBN:

0750624930 (pbk.)
9780750624930 (pbk.)

Subject:

Architecture Competitions.
Architecture Concours.
competition entries.
Architecture

Form/genre:

handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 122454
Call No.: ID NA2335.S7; ID:96-B912
Status: Available

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