Request for Expression of Interest (REIO) for the Canberra House Pattern Book Design Competition

Overview The City and Environment Directorate (ACT) is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of design services for the creation of the Canberra House Pattern Book, through a national design competition. About The design competition is a two-stage process, led by the Territory and supported by the Australian Institute of Architects. Stage One: Expression of Interest (EOI) Stage One is an open invitation to Australian architects, building designers and architecture students to express interest in participating in Stage Two, the Design Competition, subject to eligibility criteria. No design work is required for Stage One EOI submissions. Stage Two: Design Competition Stage Two is a design competition seeking missing middle housing designs suitable for RZ1 and RZ2 Residential Zone sites across the ACT. Housing designs are anticipated to respond to the four core Design Principles and design guidance of the ACT Missing Middle Housing Design Guide. Further detail is provided in the Competition Design Brief. Approximately sixteen (16) professional entrants and approximately six (6) student entrants will be shortlisted and nominated for Stage Two. Student entrants will design dual and tri-occupancy pattern proposals. Stage Two will run for twelve (12) weeks from February to April 2027. Designs from Stage Two will need to have the ability to develop into a pattern design. Approximately two (2) winners per missing middle housing typology will be awarded in the professional category, and commendations may be awarded to highly commended designs and within the student category. Winners of Stage Two will be announced at the completion of the competition. Eligibility Open to Australian architects, building designers and architecture students with a demonstrated capability, capacity and willingness to participate in Stage Two, the Design Competition, subject to eligibility criteria Two categories: professional and student Four housing typologies: dual occupancy, tri-occupancy, townhouse and terrace housing Professional category entrants may select one or more housing typologies Student category entrants are only eligible for the dual occupancy and tri-occupancy housing typologies Information Requested EOI entrants must nominate which category they are entering in their submission No design work is required for Stage One EOI submissions Instructions to Tenderers Refer to the Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) for Stage One EOI A Design Competition Brief and T&Cs will be issued to all entrants at the EOI stage Enquiries Contact: Tenders ACT Team Phone: +61 (02) 62079000 Email: tendersact@act.gov.au