Apr 27, 2008 21:09
16 yrs ago
German term
Lastenheft
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Architecture
"Die Aufgabenstellung des Zentrums sollte als Ergebnis ein Lastenheft für einen durchzuführenden Architektenwettbewerb zur Aufwertung des Zentrums liefern."
I know what all of these words mean separately, but everything after Ergebnis has me completely baffled. Was this an entry into an architectural competition, or a bid in response to a call for bids on revaluation of the centre? This is British English and I would really appreciate some clarification of the phrase, i.e. not just the meaning of Lastenheft, which has been the subject of much KudoZ discussion already.
It's for an architectural firm that specialises in rebranding, and this is from a section with descriptions of each of their projects. Thanks in advance.
I know what all of these words mean separately, but everything after Ergebnis has me completely baffled. Was this an entry into an architectural competition, or a bid in response to a call for bids on revaluation of the centre? This is British English and I would really appreciate some clarification of the phrase, i.e. not just the meaning of Lastenheft, which has been the subject of much KudoZ discussion already.
It's for an architectural firm that specialises in rebranding, and this is from a section with descriptions of each of their projects. Thanks in advance.
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Raymond Peat
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
Related KudoZ points
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4
Selected
set of rules and objectives
It sounds to me that the architects were asked to define a set of rules and objectives for an architectural competition to improve the Centre. In other words to draw up the brief and rules for the competition.
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Note added at 14 hrs (2008-04-28 11:46:28 GMT)
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I don't think we are talking of a specification here.
You may be able to tell from what is said later in your text whether the architect was asked to:
(1) Advise the client on what sort of a competition to hold, or
(2) Draw up the rules for the competition, or
(3) Draw up a brief for the competition,
The type of brief would depend on the stage of development of the project. You may find "Guidelines for Clients' on the RIBA site at http://www.architecture.com/UseAnArchitect/FindAnArchitect/C...
useful in determining the appropriate form of words.
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Note added at 14 hrs (2008-04-28 11:46:28 GMT)
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I don't think we are talking of a specification here.
You may be able to tell from what is said later in your text whether the architect was asked to:
(1) Advise the client on what sort of a competition to hold, or
(2) Draw up the rules for the competition, or
(3) Draw up a brief for the competition,
The type of brief would depend on the stage of development of the project. You may find "Guidelines for Clients' on the RIBA site at http://www.architecture.com/UseAnArchitect/FindAnArchitect/C...
useful in determining the appropriate form of words.
Peer comment(s):
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Kim Metzger
: But I would call them tender specifications. The centre's requirements should result in tender specifications for an architectural competition to be conducted for improving the centre.
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Ulrike Kraemer
: with your explanation and with Kim
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks Raymond. This answer came very quickly and best helped me to understand the source material."
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2 hrs
Antoinette-M. Sixt Ruth
Native in German
&
English
A truly professional translator.
Native in: German 
, English
Works in: English to German, German to English
Technical Specifications
Common useage.
Peer comment(s):
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Ulrike Kraemer
: sorry, but not in this context; and the asker requested clarification of the entire sentence
5 hrs
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7 hrs
Jon Fedler
Native in English
Strong Law + Business+Tech Background
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, Hebrew to English
Related KudoZ points
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5
the assignment should result in technical specifications (see below)
The assignment should result in technical specifications for an architectural competition to be held for upgrading the centre
Peer comment(s):
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Peter Manda (X)
: i think this is the only viable way of looking at it ...
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Victor Dewsbery
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Specializes in field
Germany
Specialised in law and construction
Native in: English (Variant: British) 
Works in: German to English, English to German
Related KudoZ points
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104
design brief
Or "strategic brief" (the term used in the RIBA Plan of Work).
Or "competition brief".
Web examples:
http://www.urbansplash.co.uk/birnbeckisland/ (click on the link for the "competition brief", which uses the term "design brief")
http://www.emra.gov.uk/competition/designbrief.html
http://www.aaa.ab.ca/pages/public/media/pb01_008.pdf
http://www.detini.gov.uk/cgi-bin/get_builder_page?page=1524&... (including the sentence: "The Design Brief can be downloaded from this web site by clicking on 'Publications'.")
Plenty more links on "design.brief" plus architectural plus competition on Google.
Or "competition brief".
Web examples:
http://www.urbansplash.co.uk/birnbeckisland/ (click on the link for the "competition brief", which uses the term "design brief")
http://www.emra.gov.uk/competition/designbrief.html
http://www.aaa.ab.ca/pages/public/media/pb01_008.pdf
http://www.detini.gov.uk/cgi-bin/get_builder_page?page=1524&... (including the sentence: "The Design Brief can be downloaded from this web site by clicking on 'Publications'.")
Plenty more links on "design.brief" plus architectural plus competition on Google.
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Textklick
: As per my note above - Added: 3 cheers for 'refresh' - the bane of my life. We can curse it together on Saturday ;-)
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Thanks Chris (only just seen your note - delayed display).
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Requirements specification
Good old 'Project managementese'.
Aka 'req. spec.'
Dictionaries offer some odd versions (e.g. specifications book) but IME this is the most common usage and clearest version.
The rules and objectives would be described as a 'Pflichtenheft'.
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Note added at 13 hrs (2008-04-28 10:54:49 GMT)
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See als: http://www.archsd.gov.hk/english/enquires/Acceptable_Materia... which refers to architecture
Aka 'req. spec.'
Dictionaries offer some odd versions (e.g. specifications book) but IME this is the most common usage and clearest version.
The rules and objectives would be described as a 'Pflichtenheft'.
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Note added at 13 hrs (2008-04-28 10:54:49 GMT)
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See als: http://www.archsd.gov.hk/english/enquires/Acceptable_Materia... which refers to architecture
Reference:
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Erika Berrai-Flynn
: Gemäß DIN 69905 (Projektabwicklung, Seite 5 im pdf http://www.ec-net.de/EC-Net/Redaktion/Pdf/Begleitprojekte07/... Begriff=branchenübergreifend , Inhalte=branchenspezifisch (siehe Ask-note
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