All articles by Amanda Baillieu – Page 21
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OpinionSharks lurk in ethical waters
Artistic freedom, at a profit, can be a powerful pull over principles on human rights. Where do you draw the line?
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OpinionSaved by the power of love
As Leicester’s Engineering Department is considered for demolition, is passion the only thing that can save the 20th century’s finest buildings?
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OpinionCentres without a cause
Cabe may be funding regional architecture centres, but does anyone know what they’re really for?
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OpinionYear ends as it began – almost
Eagerness to demolish Pimlico School, sits particularly poorly with the failure of new school designs to pass muster
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OpinionWho gains most from Tate gift?
The government has given the Tate extension a cash boost, but which side really benefits from this generosity?
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OpinionGateway reaches crisis point
Cash, Farrell and positive noises are great, but they cannot hide the fact that the Thames Gateway is in meltdown
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OpinionRefurb deserves top design
Pimlico School’s demolition may be unstoppable, but there are serious questions over the quality of its replacement
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NewsYoung guns miss out on Athletes Village first phase
Established names scoop lion’s share as Lend Lease boss promises ‘time to be playful later’
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OpinionSecurity’s wider meaning
In the current security climate, the architect’s role is to dispel the feeling of living in a fortress
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NewsIs EH about to shine?
Architects who’ve watched English Heritage’s decline — from a body staffed with experts to an organisation more interested in promoting fun days out to its historic properties — may agree with Piers Gough’s view that it’s extended its remit too far. But his comments are ill timed. While EH has ...
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OpinionStadium disappoints all round
Far from being innovative and ground-breaking as claimed, the Olympic stadium is unsustainable and bad value for money
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News2012 Olympic stadium design disappoints on all fronts
Rather than being innovative and ground breaking, as claimed by the ODA, HOK's newly-unveiled 2012 Olympic stadium is unsustainable and poor value for money
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OpinionBetter space still needs design
New space standards are welcome, but they should not be a substitute for good design
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OpinionHas Prague really moved on?
The real issue in all the furore surrounding Kaplicky’s library is Prague’s ability to adapt to its new persona
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OpinionWill’s latest leap looks good
Will Alsop has fallen into Marco Goldschmied’s open arms — and it could finally give him the chance to compete at the highest level
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NewsGoldschmied to bail out Alsop from SMC
Exclusive Troubled practice in jeopardy as it faces loss of star designer to ex-RRP partner
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NewsGoldschmied to bail out Alsop from SMC
Exclusive: Troubled practice in jeopardy as it faces loss of star designer to ex-RRP partner
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OpinionContractors hold the aces
The strength of contractors is starting to control the building industry, and architects need to take note.
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