NYC's New Public-Building Policy Yields Artful Architecture
In the revamped process, "architects compete on the quality of their portfolios and their construction records. Building projects are grouped by cost, from high to low, encouraging smaller and younger firms to apply at the lower end; eligible architects are selected by a panel that reviews and updates the list periodically. Realistic fees are negotiated.... This makes the process more open, more rational, and more fiscally controllable. It also delivers infinitely better buildings." Wall Street Journal 05/13/09

Posted May 13, 2009 05:36 AM