All Debate articles – Page 6
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OpinionShould we boycott the Robin Hood Gardens competition?
Yes, says Steve Smith, architects should do anything possible to protect the Smithsons’ creation; but Hans van der Heijden says architects should stick to designing buildings and leave planning questions alone
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OpinionCan improved design help increase Tesco’s profits?
Yes, says Fiona Scott, investment in design would be a big step forward; while Bryan Scott thinks sheds are its only option
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OpinionIs the drop in architecture applications a good thing?
Yes, says Neil Spiller, it gives us a chance to rethink architectural education; while Roger Zogolovitch argues that the profession always needs more new talent
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OpinionShould we be listing more late 20th century buildings?
Yes, says Jack Hale, listing relies too much on economic viability; while Francis Terry says we should wait a century to see if they are truly great
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OpinionShould architects be looking forward to 2012?
Yes, says Kathryn Findlay, the Olympic site is a mine of pride and opportunity; but Noble Francis says the economic forecast leaves little room for optimism
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OpinionShould Battersea Power Station be demolished?
Yes, says Giles Barrie, it would cost a fortune to rebuild; while Gavin Stamp says it is a great industrial monument
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OpinionIs the autumn statement good news for architects?
Yes, says Andrew Price, the prospects are good for the building sector; but Irena Bauman feels there’s no point picking over the details as the underlying policies are flawed
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OpinionAre government-backed mortgages too risky?
Yes, says Ian Mulheirn, they involve taking a lot of risk onto the public sector balance sheet; while Nick Jopling says it will increase housing supply
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OpinionDo referendums have a place in planning decisions?
Yes, says Hank Dittmar, local communities are best placed to decide what will suit them; but Peter Wilson sees referendums as cynical ploys to shift the blame
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OpinionShould we build an airport in the Thames Estuary?
Yes, says Tony Travers, the alternative will harm economic growth; while Rodney Chambers says it is neither needed nor wanted
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OpinionDoes London need the proposed floating river park?
Yes, says Daniel Moylan, the plans are essential to revitalise the river front; but Tom Holbrook warns that the designs could erode the public realm
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OpinionShould protesters have the right to occupy public space?
Yes, says Anna Minton, though this protest illustrates the City’s lack of public space; while Tom Ironside says demonstrations shouldn’t prevent others from going about their business
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OpinionShould the Venturis be given this year’s RIBA Gold Medal?
Yes, says Charles Holland, the duo’s contribution is phenomenal; but Jack Pringle claims the pair’s buildings failed to live up to their fine words
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OpinionDoes the NPPF adequately define 'sustainability'?
Yes, says Liz Peace, it’s time to stop arguing and get on with it; while Fiona Howie thinks the definition need to be made absolutely clear
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OpinionDoes the Stirling Prize need to be more transparent?
No, says Ruth Reed, confidentiality is vital to the panel’s debate; but George Ferguson is keen to see a wider audience involved
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OpinionIs design of Britain’s public housing over-regulated?
Yes, says David Prichard, there are too many sources of guidance; while Robert Klaschka thinks we need greater consistency
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OpinionIs architecture best taught by practising architects?
Yes, says Gordon Murray, practitioners understand the design process best; but Kevin Rhowbotham feels it may already too late to salvage a sinking discipline
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OpinionDo architects need to look beyond the black turtleneck?
Yes, architects should express their own style says Dan Wood; while Cordula Rau says there are many ways to make the best of black
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OpinionShould the BBC be a patron of architecture?
Yes says Chris Brown, its position as a publicly funded body demands that it commissions good design; but Emma Boon feels Auntie should be more careful with the taxpayers’ pursestrings
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OpinionIs being cool an appropriate ambition for the RIBA?
Yes says Chris Roche, former RIBA Council member. No says Joe Morris, director at Duggan Morris Architects.