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OpinionHow to unbuild cities for the future?
Urban zoning reveals the truth behind our divided cities
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OpinionIs the rise in Arb’s fee justified?
Beatrice Fraenkel says the increased fee allows Arb to fulfil its obligations. No, says Piers Taylor, Arb needs to take a long hard look at its operating costs
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OpinionAdjaye’s still active in Britain
I was surprised to read that I have supposedly “ given up chasing UK work ” (News September 21).
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OpinionDon’t let Foster’s secret out…
I’m amused that Boots should be so intrigued by Foster’s “top secret” Apple scheme (Boots September 21) .
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OpinionAirport could be north, not east
Why should a new airport necessarily be east of London? (News September 21).
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OpinionDesign power to the people
Daniel Libeskind’s call for people to be more involved in shaping cities — not just the programme, but also the actual spaces — is well timed (“ Libeskind calls for greater public involvement in architecture ” bdonline September 24).
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OpinionWe must protect London’s views
There’s a very tall residential tower going up by Vauxhall Station right now — St George Wharf Tower.
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OpinionHome from Yo! home
Stirling contenders quizzed while Chipperfield bemoans the disposable nature of modern design
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OpinionProcurement is key to quality
Tremendous to hear Ed Vaizey support architecture and, in particular, the role that the government can play in promoting quality in our environment, as an essential component of today’s world as much of the future (“ Vaizey to champion architecture ” News September 21).
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OpinionZumthor is a worthy medal winner
This year’s RIBA Royal Gold Medal recognises its winner’s creative individualism
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OpinionVaizey has asked architects what they want – so tell him
The architecture minister’s request for a dialogue with the profession is a welcome change from the rest of the government’s approach
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OpinionHow hi-tech dropped its cutting edge
The Cutty Sark is just the latest example of the Disneyfication of technologically advanced construction
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OpinionShould Cabe stay with the Design Council?
Yes, says Rab Bennetts, the design lobby is stronger together; but Diane Haigh says it won’t help if the government continues to neglect architectural quality
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OpinionCutty Sark design sinks to bottom
Last week’s announcement that the 2012 Carbuncle Cup had been awarded to the restoration of the Cutty Sark generated an unprecedentedly large response. Here we present some of the dramatically opposing views that were posted online — Ed
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OpinionAll hands on deck
A battle over Cutty Sark, Peter Morrison prepares for war and 2012 immortalised in High Street Ken
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OpinionA good day for post-war buildings
With much post-war architecture under threat, it is cheering to see the Commonwealth Institute beginning a new life
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OpinionOlympic stadium deserves better than West Ham
Populous’s stadium is now a much-loved symbol of sporting success and it deserves to have a genuinely public use
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OpinionHeritage status won’t guarantee quality
While the Giant’s Causeway visitor centre may be a success, this year’s Carbuncle Cup winner proves that history is not always on your side
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OpinionWill architects benefit from relaxed planning rules?
Yes, says Manuel Nogueira, it’s a positive step even though it relies on proper implementation; while Ian Hogarth is tired of government ‘simplifications’ making things worse
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OpinionCameron's lost the planning plot
The proposals to change the planning system are absurd and ludicrous — just like the NPPF. (“Cameron announces further shake-up of planning” bdonline September 6).