The Case for Architectural-Design Competitions

Roger K. Lewis argues in the Chronicle for Higher Education;

"A well-publicized design competition is especially beneficial for universities. It allows them to enhance fund raising and stimulate design consciousness among students, the faculty, and even members of the surrounding community. Yet universities rarely conduct competitions, and instead select architects for major projects through a multistep, closed-door procurement process, with little or no participation by faculty members."

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http://chronicle.com/free/v55/i34/34b02401.htm