All Debate articles – Page 5
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OpinionHas Aberdeen chosen the right design for its City Gardens?
Yes, says David McClean, it understands the city’s history; while Stuart MacDonald says it obliterates its sense of place
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OpinionShould Battersea Power Station be sold to the highest bidder?
Yes, says Property Week’s Giles Barrie, the taxpayer deserves the largest return possible; but the president of Save Britain’s Heritage, Marcus Binney, feels a sensitive design could transform the landmark into a creative hub
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OpinionDo young practices benefit from design contests?
Yes, says Robert Sakula, they give power back to designers; while Tomas Stokke says we need to look to Scandinavia’s healthier competition culture
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OpinionWill Elizabeth II leave a worthy built legacy?
As the Queen’s Jubilee approaches, Piers Gough and Francis Terry square up over the current monarch - is she an architectural friend or foe?
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OpinionDo you have confidence in Gove’s school building strategy?
Yes says Michal Cohen, there is a collective will to make the programme a success; but Yasmin Shariff believes the government shows few signs of being an intelligent client
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OpinionIs Herzog & de Meuron’s Serpentine pavilion a con?
Yes, says Robert Adam, it shows conceptual architecture should not involve buildings; but John McAslan says it embodies the essence of good design
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OpinionShould the government fund public projects?
Yes, says Lewis Goodall, private finance alone is not enough; but Steve McGuckin feels it is time to explore alternatives models of funding
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OpinionCan architects benefit from self-build?
Yes, says Julian Owen, all schemes need design experts to succeed; but David Birkbeck foresees the rise of kit houses
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OpinionWill the VAT changes endanger listed buildings?
Yes, says Kate Pugh, it will discourage owners from necessary work; but Sarah Gibbs claims the measure is a much-needed correction on the tax system
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OpinionAre designs to spruce up temporary classrooms a waste of money?
Yes, says Robin Nicholson, pupils deserve permanent buildings; but Dominic Cullinan sees adaptation as the key to schools’ success
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OpinionWill the Shard be listed in 30 years’ time?
Yes, says Peter Murray, it demonstrates an innovative typology; while Ken Shuttleworth thinks it’s still too early to tell
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OpinionShould we let the high street die?
Yes, says Olivia Tusinski, it no longer matches the reality of how we live; while Fiona Scott says regeneration is the key to future use
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OpinionAre flatpack schools a short-term fix?
Yes, says Andrew Taylor, each school demands a unique architectural response; but Jonathan Ellis Miller sees standardisation as the key to equality and longevity
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OpinionShould design review be paid for?
Yes, says Nahid Majid, it’s an investment for both the applicant and the community; while Nick Johnson says it needs to be a neutral process
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OpinionShould Arb be abolished?
Yes, says George Oldham, the body has served its purpose; but Paul McGrath fears public confidence in the profession would crumble with the loss of its independent authority
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OpinionIs the coalition serious about cities?
Yes, says Pooran Desai, it is opening up opportunities for us to take more control; while Irena Bauman says its actions are undermining the social fabric of cities
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OpinionCan the Olympic MDC make a success of the Games' legacy?
Yes, says Chris Brown, the unprecedented combination of project momentum, assets and powers will get the development corporations of to a flying start; but Anna Minton feels the days of trickle-down economics are long gone
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OpinionAre architects doing enough to be bim leaders?
Yes, says Simon Johns, 95% of architects are using or planning to use bim; while David Light says practices must seize the moment or miss their chance to lead
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OpinionDebate: Should the coalition scrap Breeam?
Yes, says Jonathan Hines, it is holding back progress; but Mel Starrs says it is vital to ensuring that sustainability remains on the agenda
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OpinionWould you want to live in the London Olympic Village?
Yes, says Alex Ely, the facilities are excellent; while George Saumarez Smith would prefer somewhere less designed