All articles by Amanda Baillieu – Page 9
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OpinionNo wonder RIBA’s election was a one-horse race
Harry Rich’s Radio 4 clutter conversation may explain architects’ reluctance to stand for president
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OpinionSchools may learn design the hard way
Money-saving briefing packs may demand too much from buildings and architects
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OpinionCan Ferguson end our cynicism about mayors?
Mayors have the power to revitalise our cities, but politicians are seen as incapable of delivering change
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OpinionSerpentine team digs deep for magic
A pavilion that focuses on a hole in the ground and some rainwater is going to need that extra something
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OpinionWill architects buy Tesco’s pledge to improve design?
With development budgets tight, practices shouldn’t ignore the opportunities that Britain’s biggest retailer offers
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OpinionKettle’s departure leaves RMJM drowning not waving
The architect of the Gazprom tower quits as the international firm’s reputation sinks further
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BlogsDouble life of the BT phone box
Nothing has ever bettered the classic red iron telephone box but isn’t it time something did ?
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BlogsThe Cutty Sark restoration raises questions about authenticity
Greenwich’s famous tea clipper divides opinion
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OpinionOverambition has blighted Battersea Power Station
If the London landmark is to avoid demolition it needs more gradual redevelopment
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OpinionWhy go to China when the answers are closer to home?
Angela Brady’s enthusiasm for the Far East will not resolve the real changes the profession is facing in the UK
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OpinionThese planning reforms won't tame the housebuilders
Reforms will do little to tackle the developers who profit from low levels of production
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OpinionIs RMJM's brand turning toxic?
Any reputation for good architecture has been obscured by a notoriety for losing staff and now clients
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OpinionWhy will garden cities fare any better than eco-towns?
The government’s vision for planning reform lacks solid principles
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ReviewRobert Elwall: 1953-2012
There weren’t many perks being editor of RIBA Journal but a regular trip to the RIBA’s basement was one of them, writes Amanda Baillieu.
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OpinionIt’s time Pickles settled the question
Liverpool Waters provides the perfect test case for establishing the trade-off between localism and growth
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OpinionCan Cabe pass the test of supply and demand?
With only a year to prove itself, the design watchdog may struggle to create a commercial demand for its services
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OpinionEveryone likes a free lunch
The police are being questioned about hospitality paid for by journalists. But is it so different to what goes on at Mipim?
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OpinionCultural education fails to embrace architecture
Staid principles leave schools’ teaching on the built environment lagging behind the other arts
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OpinionSnobbery and flawed logic fuel attack on Henry’s house
The former Arsenal star should be congratulated for his architectural decisions