All Opinion articles – Page 25
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OpinionWhy architects need to master the skill of storytelling
The secret of success is the ability to understand and present the history and next chapter of a proposed scheme as a compelling story. This should persuade clients to adopt your idea, says Martyn Evans
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OpinionScrap architecture degrees and revitalise the profession
Improve professional standards by scrapping Part 1 and opening post graduate study and professional training to other disciplines, argues Mark Middleton
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OpinionReflections on Christmas
Christmas has multiple meanings depending on culture and place. Eleanor Jolliffe relects on the multifaceted nature of our end of year festival
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OpinionMaking places for the arts without risking tragedy
Measures are needed to promote the safe use of old buildings for arts based activities to avoid tragedies like last week’s Ghost Ship fire, says Hank Dittmar
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Is offsite construction a threat or opportunity?
The housing shortage, skills shortages and the cumbersome nature of construction could herald an offsite revolution. It could be good news for architects, argues Thomas Lane
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OpinionAffordable housing is back on the agenda
Julia Park runs a ruler over recent announcements to increase the provision of affordable homes and concludes this is mostly good news
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OpinionLondon Shafted
Planning permission for 1 Undershaft is yet another attack on London’s skyline and character, argues Ike Ijeh
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OpinionLessons from Lansbury
A new V A exhibition in the heart of the East End’s Lansbury Estate showcases the ambitions of post war planning which should be a model for new housing, says Gillian Darley
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OpinionHow research by design can reinvigorate planning
UK planning is in a mess but it doesn’t have to be this way, argues Lee Mallett. A more visionary approach to planning new places can harness the market rather than being driven by it
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OpinionArchitects need to think about what happens in a place, not simply what it looks like
Developers and architects need to work out how to make their schemes more engaging and experiential if they want to attract the younger generatin, argues Amanda Baillieu
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OpinionWhy build to let could make house-builders more like Apple
House builders don’t need to innovate because demand outstrips supply. A move from build to sell to long term rental could be the catalyst for some much needed product innovation
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OpinionWhat will the Design Museum do for Kensington?
Kensington and Chelsea planning committee councillor Emma Dent Coad says the Design Museum won’t do anything to regenerate Kensington High St
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OpinionCould restoring Britain's colonial heritage help revive former trade ties?
British colonial built heritage is crumbling, creating an image of a nation in decline. Brexit means we need to restore a positive image of Britain with some conservation funding, says Ben Flatman
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OpinionBrexit and Trump are just the start of a new world order
There could be more political upset in Europe next year as the Netherlands, France and Germany go to the polls. It’s time for western democracies to rethink their policies and how they serve ordinary people says Jack Pringle
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OpinionA building is a more fitting memorial to the fallen than a stone cross
Historic England listed 50 war memorials to mark this year’s Armstice day while a memorial cottage hospital in Knutsford is threatened with demolition. Is this a case of misplaced priorites asks Eleanor Jolliffe
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OpinionSurrealism in architecture is more relevant than ever
Evolving technologies mean we must rethink our notion of the city, argues Neil Spiller
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OpinionCan Khan achieve a City For All Londoners?
Julia Park puts Sadiq Khan’s ambitious rhetoric about equality and success under the microscope
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OpinionBeauty isn’t a dirty word
Hank Dittmar argues that transport minister John Hayes should not be condemned for demanding beauty in the design of our infrastructure
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Is training to be an architect worth it?
With seven years training, student loans and low salaries why does anyone become an architect?
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OpinionC'est une stitch-up, Monsieur le President
Leon Krier takes issue with the choice of Dominique Perrault to lead the regeneration of the historic island at the heart of Paris