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Winning public architecture work in Europe

Where to find tenders and design competitions, how to build the team, and how to prepare a submission that wins.

Topic: award criteria · all articles

12 Oct 2026 · 19 min read

How to pitch for a public architecture commission in Europe

Public design commissions are won in three pitches: the shortlist, the tender and the interview. Here is how buyers score each one, with 2026 thresholds and country rules.