Architectural competitions

Colander has a proud track record of setting up and managing competitions for major private clients: both developers and end users. We also work with public sector clients where the competitive process needs to be implemented in accordance with public sector procedures.

Our services :

Caroline Cole and Louise Harrison are two of the most experienced and capable competition organisers in the UK and their expertise underpins Colander’s growing reputation for a refreshing approach to carefully managed, bespoke competitions that inspire architects and clients alike.

Our aim is to delight our clients with the effectiveness of the competition formats that we create, and the calibre of design teams that we attract. Our open competitions regularly attract interest from local, national and international practices: from famous ‘Starchitects’ to less well known but equally talented and interesting design teams.

We expect to tailor the competition methodology to meet our client’s aspirations, addressing the three cornerstones of a good project: quality, time and cost.

Competition updates :

The British Museum

Tendring/Colchester Garden Community

Begbroke: A new innovation district for Oxford

Iron Line: Millom, Cumbria

National Museums Liverpool: Waterfront Transformation

Thamesmead Waterfront

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Keeping in the loop :

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