Centre of expertise and information
Architectuur Lokaal is the independent national centre of expertise and information devoted to commissioning building development in the Netherlands. The foundation acts as bridge-builder between parties involved in the building process and can be consulted about matters relating to architecture policy, spatial quality policy and building commissioning. In addition, Architectuur Lokaal develops programmes to advance client expertise in the area of architecture policy. These programmes are tailored to the needs of local authorities, housing associations, project developers, and others who commission building development. Architectuur Lokaal maintains close relations with the local architecture centers. The Procurement & Design Competition Office at Architectuur Lokaal advises public and private clients about selecting designers and property developers. Help takes the form of advice on the programming of competitions or procurement. Hundreds have been for review since then. The review (free of charge) is carried out in line with the Kompas manual. This manual was compiled on the initiative of the Government Architect and is widely endorsed by various ministries, designers’ groups, corporations, developers, and the Association of Netherlands Municipalities.
