BBC needs to reinstate design

Your front page article and leader on Cabe’s accusation of dumbing down the final phase of the BBC redevelopment (March 30) highlights the fact that for many multiheaded corporate clients, “architecture” is at most skin-deep, one reason why the trend to meaning-lessly shaped “iconic” buildings is the fashion.

This is premium content. 

Only logged in subscribers have access to it.

Login or SUBSCRIBE to view this story

Gated access promo

Existing subscriber? LOGIN

A subscription to Building Design will provide:

  • Unlimited architecture news from around the UK
  • Reviews of the latest buildings from all corners of the world
  • Full access to all our online archives
  • PLUS you will receive a digital copy of WA100 worth over £45.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

Alternatively REGISTER for free access on selected stories and sign up for email alerts