This book is addressed to all those whose interest in and contribution to the emergence of architectural excellence includes an interest in the transparency of planning and contract-award processes - be they architects, planners, members of trade associations or universities. And, of course, it is addressed to investors in building projects, to the promoters and sponsors!

Showcasing onlythe best in architectural design, Winning Designs features acompilation of award-winning concepts thal raise the bar of design standards. From competitions for the commercial sector to that of the residential and even purely conceptual, the outstanding architectural designs collected in this impressive volume will wow and inspire readers. Allowing them to draw on the design acumen of the distinguished entries, this book is a must-have for every architecture and design professional of student.

[preface].

[essays].

The Elements of a Competition Procedure

Competition Management

Competitions and Profitability

Competitions - a Justified Expense?

[projects].

BMW Welt, Munich

BMW Plant, Leipzig

Johann Wolfgang Goethe University -

Westend Campus, Frankfurt

Johann Wolfgang Goethe University -

Westend Campus stage # 1, Frankfurt

Bockenheim District, Frankfurt

Johann Wolfgang Goethe University -

Earth Sciences Institute, Frankfurt

Justus Liebig University -

Biomedical Research Center, Giessen

adidas World of Sports, Herzogenaurach

adidas factory outlet, Herzogenaurach

Adi Dasster Brand Center, Herzogenaurach

Sonae Centre and High-Rise at

Alexanderplatz, Berlin

Residential and Commercial Buildings

Choriner/Zehdenicker Strasse, Berlin

City Square South of Central Station, Berlin

KPM Quarter, Berlin

European Patent Office - Branch at The Hague

Additional Projects 1998-2005

[annex].

Glossary

Links to Platforms, Organisations and Legal

Regulations

Partner and Collaborators 1998-2005

Index