Methods of Selection

Direct Selection

This is used when undertaking a relatively small project.

Comparative Selection

This may be conducted by committees representing institutions, corporations or public agencies.

Invitation

The Client issues an invitation which includes the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the project which is based on the Design Brief prepared by another Architect. The selection committee established by the Client may consist of representatives from other State-regulated professions and/or the construction industry, as well as persons with related expertise.

Pre-qualification

Architects and/or PRC-registered Architectural Firms (AFs) submit information regarding their qualification and expertise.

Interview

The Architect explains his methodology in translating the plan/design requirements of the proposed project.

Verification

The selection committee may visit buildings designed by the Architects and check references such as former clients and financial institutions.

Evaluation & Ranking

The selection committee may adopt its own procedure in evaluating the entries and recommending the most capable firm.

Negotiation

The Architect explains to the Client the Scope of Services and the Architect’s Fee as prescribed under the Architect’s Guidelines.

Architectural Design Competition (ADC)

This is used for civic or monumental projects. The competition may either be an idea competition, design or design build competition. Various Architects or architectural firms (AFs) submit plan/design solutions to a particular design problem and are judged on the basis of comparative excellence.