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Link to the National Chamber of Architects and\/or Professional Associations:<\/strong>https:\/\/bak.de\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link to the Competition and Procurement Platforms:<\/strong>
https:\/\/www.dabonline.de\/wettbewerb\/<\/a>
https:\/\/www.architekturblatt.de\/category\/wettbewerbe\/<\/a>
https:\/\/www.oeffentlichevergabe.de\/ui\/en\/home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link to the main ADCs Regulations:<\/strong> RPW Richtlinie f\u00fcr Planungswettbewerbe (Guidelines for Planning Competitions)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short description of the legal framework based on Study 0:<\/strong>
The VgV (Vergabeverordnung) serves as Germany’s Public Procurement regulation, incorporating the provisions of the EU Directive 2014\/24\/EU. It specifically applies to the organization of design contests exceeding the EU threshold value. The RPW (Richtlinie f\u00fcr Planungswettbewerbe – Guidelines for Planning Contests) stands as the pivotal instrument for the organization of Architectural Design Competitions (ADCs) in Germany, mandated by law. In fact, \u00a7 Section 78 II VgV stipulates the compulsory application of the RPW. Moreover, ADCs are permissible within the lower EU-threshold range as per \u00a7 52 UVgO, provided adherence to the RPW guidelines. Therefore, for contests organized by private entities, the RPW can function as voluntary guidelines, as recommended by the Chambers of Architects to ensure optimal procedural and legal standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definition of Architectural Competition:<\/strong>
Design contests are held in the fields of architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning, civil engineering and technical planning. The contest organisator announces the planning competition to solve a task. The participants submit their contest entries. A jury decides on the contest entries. The aim of the design contest is to select the best solution for the planning task. Design contests are a suitable instrument for ensuring planning quality and promoting building culture (Baukultur). Design contests are regulated in the RPW 2013 and in the VgV. There are different types of design contests: realisation contest, ideas contest, open contest, restricted contest, two-phase procedure. Design contests can be conducted on their own or they can be held in advance of an award procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional Qualification Criteria:<\/strong>
You need to have successfully completed a (usually Master\u00b4s) degree in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture or urban planning with a minimum standard period of study of 4 years. In addition, a two-year period of professional experience is required in order to become a member of the chamber of architects. Only members may use the professional title “Architekt” and are authorized to submit building plans for building permits. Other architectural activities may be carried out by other professionals, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n