Author Archives: Merlin Fulcher

Merlin Fulcher joined AJ as reporter in 2009 and has been competitions editor since 2014, covering both UK and international procurement. Merlin reports on design competitions and opportunities for architects, profiling contest outcomes and investigating procurement mishaps. He has contributed to industry panel events campaigning for procurement reform and the 2018 publication Competition Culture in Europe: Voices.

Yongxin Old City bridge, China

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The China Building Centre (CBC) is hosting an international design contest for a new ‘bridge complex’ in Yongxin County in the southern province of Jiangxi [Deadline: 1 September 2020]

Catterick Garrison and Scotch Corner

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Richmondshire District Council is seeking consultants to explore regeneration options for Catterick Garrison and Scotch Corner in two separate contracts [Deadline: 4 September 2020]

Ardrossan Community Campus

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North Ayrshire Council is recruiting a Passivhaus-accredited design team for a new ‘highly energy efficient’ educational and community campus in the coastal settlement of Ardrossan [Deadline: 7 September]