Introduction

Walter Menteth

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Abstract

Summary introduction to the publications contents comprising a series of essays by distinguished architects, competition organisers, scholars and commentators in 22 chapters on architectural competitions. How the case studies, project data, discussions and interpretive glossary, that together include reflections on historic, contemporary and future competitions and their practices, opportunities and potential, in Europe and beyond, offer a valuable resource and unique insight into competition culture is described.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCompetition Culture in Europe: Voices
EditorsWalter Menteth
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherProject Compass CIC
Chapter2
Pages15-21
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)978-0993148163
ISBN (Print)978-0993148156
Publication statusPublished - 26 May 2018

Keywords

  • architecture
  • design
  • competitions
  • design contests
  • construction
  • procedures
  • Process
  • procurement

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    • 5 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
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    • Competition Culture in Europe 2017-2020: Final Report

      Menteth, W., Kristo, S., Turkusic Juric, E., Vasileva, A., Ioannou, O., Scanlon, E., Jansen, C. (ed.), de Jager, M. (ed.), Talman, B. (ed.) & van't Klooster, I. (ed.), 23 Jan 2021, Amsterdam: Architectuur Lokaal. 68 p.

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    • Why engaging with procurement is fundamental: unlocking capacity and talent to deliver better quality and sustainability

      Menteth, W., 1 Sept 2019, Defining Contemporary Professionalism: For Architects in Practice and Education. Jones, A. & Hyde, R. (eds.). London: RIBA Publishing, p. 174-177 4 p.

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    • Competition Culture in Europe: Voices

      Menteth, W. (ed.), 26 May 2018, London: Project Compass CIC. 156 p.

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    • Competitions and the confusion of words

      Menteth, W., 26 May 2018, Competition Culture in Europe: Voices. Menteth, W. (ed.). London : Project Compass CIC, p. 142-147 6 p.

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    • E-procurement delivering better design competitions

      Menteth, W., Mar 2018, The Competition Grid: Experimenting With & Within Architecture Competitions. Theodorou, M. & Katsakou, A. (eds.). London: RIBA, p. 113-123 11 p.

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