Chapter 8Managerial Practices in Dutch Competitions and the Impact on Architects
Introduction
The Netherlands has often been portrayed as a fertile ground for young architects, giving rise to internationally acclaimed firms such as MVRDV, OMA, Mecanoo and UN Studio. Competitions play a pivotal role in the development of young firms, but are also key to the continuity of established practices. Until recently, Dutch architects experience difficulties in acquiring projects from competitions. The number of construction projects has been limited because of the significant downturn in the Dutch construction market caused by the global financial crisis (2007–08). The number of privately funded commissions also ...
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