SELECTION OF ARCHITECT

Question 1

used when undertaking a relatively small project

Answer 1

DIRECT SELECTION

Question 2

may be conducted by committees representing institutions, corporations or public agencies.

Answer 2

COMPARATIVE SELECTION

Question 3

The Client issues an invitation which includes the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the project which is based on the Design Brief prepared by another Architect.

Answer 3

INVITATION

Question 4

Architects and/or PRC-registered Architectural Firms (AFs) submit information regarding their qualification and
expertise.

Answer 4

PRE-QUALIFICATION

Question 5

The Architect explains his methodology in translating the plan/design requirements of the proposed project.

Answer 5

INTERVIEW

Question 6

The selection committee may visit buildings designed by the Architects and check references such as former clients and
financial institutions.

Answer 6

VERIFICATION

Question 7

The selection committee may adopt its own
procedure in evaluating the entries and recommending the most
capable firm.

Answer 7

EVALUATION & RANKING

Question 8

The Architect explains to the Client the Scope of Services and the Architect’s Fee as prescribed under the Architect’s Guidelines.

Answer 8

NEGOTIATION