@toondreessen.bsky.socialCalgary central library was selected by design competition, completed $10m under budget and 3m ahead of schedule.
Routine projects in Edmonton are on budget, on schedule, and attract international attention for excellence. They have 9 GG awards; Ottawa has never won a single 1
@toondreessen.bsky.socialYes when it comes to buying professional services for buildings and infrastructure an ultra low price is not only the basis of award but also considered the first step in saving money.
@toondreessen.bsky.socialProof I need more coffee before sleeting: this should have said that the rfp (let’s not mince words…it’s not a design competition) for 24 Sussex barely mentions architecture and #DesignExcellence and beauty isn’t mentioned anywhere.