A system designed to improve decisions makes things worse

Article Abstract:

Although the competition system in Britain was designed to help architects develop great projects, it is a system that almost hurts the process. Juries are often not qualified to make decisions and architects typically afraid and unwilling to be risky, lest the jury not choose their projects.

Paints and allied products, Analysis, Achievements and awards, Architectural firms, Awards (Prizes)

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Beauty--a forgotten word in a world of social concerns

Article Abstract:

Beauty has been culled by the 20th century's quest for quantification and qualification. This trend has had a negative effect on architecture. Architects have become so obsessed with policy that they've forgotten beauty and imagination.

Editorial

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Using creativity to push back the boundaries of technology

Article Abstract:

There is a lack of creativity and foresight in today's architecture. Many of the great architectural marvels of the past pushed technology beyond its contemporary limits.

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