History will judge 'the greatest period of architecture' ever seen
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The architectural achievements in London, Great Britain of the 1990's are critically reviewed in the light of a statement made by Sir John of Fowsley in 1995 that the 1990's would be the greatest period of architecture ever seen. It is felt that the projects were aimed at boosting tourism, which as of 2003 is down by 15 percent.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2003
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A sphere with a message: planets hold lessons architects can learn
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Two major eras of science in architecture (the climax of the age of enlightenment and the 1960s) had spheres in common. Though it remains an impractical form for architectural purposes, the strength of the sphere is its universality.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2001
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An unjustified fear of electronic images taking over from reality
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Astronomer Clifford Stoll has voiced his opposition to online teaching, which he blames for the wholesale destruction of education. The advent of new technology will lend more freedom to architecture.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2001
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