VIRTUES OF AN ARCHITECT

May the Architect be high-minded;

Not arrogant, but faithful;

Just easy to deal with;

Without avarice;

Not let his mind be occupied

in receiving gifts,

But let him preserve his good name

With dignity…

-MARCUS VITRUVIUS POLLIO-

 GENERAL NOTES ON
THE SELECTION OF
THE ARCHITECT
There are many ways by which Client can engage the services of an Architect. The most appropriate

METHODS OF METHODS OF This will covered by the

SELECTION COMPENSATION respective type of services
DIRECT Client’s basis:
method of selecting an Architect will depend on the type and complexity of the project.

SELECTION Reputation
GENERAL NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT

Personal / business acquaintance / recommendation

used when undertaking a of a friend
relatively small project Recommendation of the Architect’s former Client
Recommendation of another Architect
COMPARATIVE Selection process:
Invitation
SELECTION
Pre-qualification
conducted by committees Interview
Verification
Evaluation & Ranking
Negotiation
ARCHITECTURAL Procedure:
Competitions should:
DESIGN
with assistance of IAPOA or one of its local chapters
COMPETITION Architect’s Guidelines
used for civic or
monumental projects
Advantages
Participants:
Open only to all PRC-registered and
Sponsor / Client
licensed Architects / AFs.
Competitors
Client/committee have a wider
Professional Adviser
range of options.
Jury (Architect & Sponsor/Client)
Disadvantages
Expensive and time consuming
Time and effort is required
Clients will seek free services