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.

Iraq Pavilion, Baghdad

Baghdad International Fairgrounds

An open international ideas contest is being held for a new Iraqi national pavilion at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds [Deadline: 29 September 2024]

Reimagine Fireworks

Architectural Blasting Chamber by Bompas & Parr

Multi-sensory design studio Bompas & Parr has announced an international ideas contest to reimagine the future of fireworks [Deadline: 3 May 2024]

New Kharkhorum, Mongolia

Kharkhorin

An open international contest is being held to masterplan a new city – dubbed New Kharkhorum – in Mongolia [Deadline: 15 April 2024]

Otford Road, Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks District Council is seeking an architect for a new £2.6 million light industrial development [Deadline: 19 April 2024]

Crawley Cultural Quarter

Crawley

Crawley Borough Council is recruiting a consultant to deliver a feasibility study exploring options for a new cultural quarter within the West Sussex town [Deadline: 12 April 2024]