Government as 'smart client' | Office of the Victorian Government Architect

You can download the Government as 'Smart Client' publication here or click the relevant chapters to find out more.

Government as 'smart client' - Chapter 1 Introduction

These guidelines provide an overview of the steps and processes that potentially influence design quality and the delivery of better outcomes for public buildings.

Government as 'smart client' - Chapter 2 Government as informed client

These guidelines provide an overview of the steps and processes that can help government be an informed client.

Government as 'smart client' - Chapter 3 The design process

Discover more about what the architectural design process means and recommendations to protect design quality at each stage.

Government as 'smart client' - Chapter 4 Procurement of design service

This chapter describes methods commonly used by government for selecting a design team and directly procuring design services.

Government as 'smart client' - Chapter 5 Procurement of buildings and infrastructure

This chapter outlines the various procurement methods in common use and their potential impact on design. It suggests strategies to improve and enable good design outcomes.

Government as 'smart client' - Chapter 6 glossary & references

Glossary, references and consultations used to produce Government as 'Smart Client'.

Reviewed 21 April 2020