All articles by Saul Metzstein
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Review
Penetrating the density of Paul Rudolph’s world
This collection of writings provides an insight into the thought processes that created Paul Rudolph’s complex work
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Opinion
A design folly sent to test our mettle
The textureless, bland, context-immune metal panel threatens to define our age
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Opinion
In terms of place-making, it’s a wrap
Rather than taking urban design forward, are ‘wrapped’ superstores a dead end?
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Review
Image building
Basil Spence was a major figure in his day, but this major new show fails to extrapolate a lasting influence.
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Opinion
Show some respect: cut the clichés
Meaningless archispeak is a lazy way to avoid a proper analysis of architecture
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Opinion
Empty ritual of the consultation show
Community involvement exercises are the most effective way to ignore the locals
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Opinion
This time, only world class will do
If Milton Court on the Barbican Estate must go, its replacement has to be much, much better
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Review
Barb magnet
Saul Metzstein is pleased to see a book on the Barbican that celebrates the much-derided estate