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.

Child-friendly B&B resort, GuangShan

Xinyang in China

An open international ideas contest – featuring a £16,600 (150,000 RMB) prize fund – is being held for a new child-friendly holiday resort in GuangShan, China [Deadline: 31 January 2024]

Welcome to Warren Street

Warren Street

The London Festival of Architecture (LFA) has announced a competition for a temporary public realm installation outside Warren Street tube station [Deadline: 10 January 2023]

Bragbury End, Stevenage

Stevenage, UK

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking an architect for 400 new homes on Bragbury End, Hertfordshire [Deadline: 17 January 2024]

Wheelwright Prize 2024

Harvard GSD

Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD) is accepting entries for its annual, international research and travel fellowship worth $100,000 [Deadline: 4 February 2024]

NHS New Hospital Programme

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NHS England (NHSE) is recruiting a programme delivery partner (PDP) for its ongoing new hospitals investment drive [Deadline: 19 January 2024]

Liskeard Guildhall, Cornwall

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Liskeard Town Council is seeking a consultant for the refurbishment of the Grade II*-listed Liskeard Guildhall in south-east Cornwall [Deadline: 2 January 2024]