All Mark Middleton articles – Page 2

Opinion

The fine art of collaboration

2017-06-14T08:00:00Z

Working with other architects is increasingly common. But it’s not always a bed of roses. Mark Middleton offers some advice

Opinion

Pavilions: There’s no excuse for leaving rigour at the park gate

2017-05-03T07:50:00Z

Mark Middleton excoriates architects and their clients who fail to take a commission for a bit of summer fun seriously

Opinion

Open design competitions devalue the architectural profession

2017-03-15T08:00:00Z

Architects flock to open design competitions despite a lack of fees and tiny odds of winning a real job. It’s time for architects to take a stand, says Mark Middleton

Opinion

Scrap architecture degrees and revitalise the profession

2016-12-14T07:15:00Z

Improve professional standards by scrapping Part 1 and opening post graduate study and professional training to other disciplines, argues Mark Middleton

Opinion

Big infrastructure projects must retain design integrity

2016-10-10T07:25:00Z

It’s in the public interest to appoint chief architects at the very start of projects that affect our country’s future

Opinion

I'm excited by the global prospects Brexit brings

2016-09-14T07:25:00Z

We could see a new wave of Brits working beyond mainland Europe but there are pitfalls that all architects should be aware of …

Opinion

Brexit: All the reasons I can think of not to despair

2016-08-05T08:00:00Z

Mark Middleton chooses to be optimistic about the referendum result - and finds some good news for architects

Opinion

False distinction between design and delivery architects is killing the profession

2016-06-10T08:00:00Z

Constant re-tendering is a waste of money - and is also depriving young architects of valuable experience, warns Grimshaw’s Mark Middleton

Opinion

Arne Jacobsen designed chairs. Why won't architects let Heatherwick design buildings?

2016-05-09T08:00:00Z

Architects have nothing to fear from designers straying on to their turf - and plenty to gain from collaboration, argues Mark Middleton

Opinion

We need to work much harder to retain women - and publishing gender pay rates would be a good start

2016-03-21T08:00:00Z

Legislation is coming but most practices are too small to be affected. The RIBA should step in to change that, argues Grimshaw partner Mark Middleton