The candidacy for Open Call 47 closed on Friday, 23 February at 11am. We are pleased to provide the results of this candidature.

The 47th edition of the Open Call includes four architectural assignments and three assignments for the design and realisation of public space. In total, we received 277 applications for these seven projects, including 108 applications from a temporary partnership and 169 from an individual firm. A total of 296 design firms applied for one or more projects

An overview of the applications:

• 4701 - Leuven - Ring road R23: 19 applications
• 4702 - Merelbeke - residential care centre Lemberge: 66 applications
• 4703 - Kortrijk - Plein 4 social housing complex: 57 applications
• 4704 - Bruges - KAAP: 60 applications
• 4705 - Lier - Environmental development Sint-Gummarus church: 16 applications
• 4706 - Grimbergen (Strombeek-Bever) - Sundesignation Sint-Amandskirche: 51 applications
• 4707 - Geraardsbergen - Moerbekeplein: 8 applications

We are currently carrying out an administrative review of the applications and drawing up the list of selected agencies. Meanwhile, preparations for the selection meetings have already started. During the selection meeting, the Flemish Government Architect and the client designate for each project the design teams that will be invited to submit a tender. The first results will be announced in early April.