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OpinionBeware theme park pastiche
Oxford University has a great opportunity to make a significant addition to contemporary architectural culture (News June 5)
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OpinionStriking out from the centre
There is nothing particularly strange about British voters supporting fascists. Many, right across the class spectrum, supported Hitler in the 1930s. “Hoorah for the Blackshirts!” squealed the Daily Mail on January 15, 1934.
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OpinionIs this the worst year to be an architecture graduate?
No, says Peter Murray, previous recessions have proved highly creative for architecture – a view which Jeremy Till considers elitist and not taking into account the far higher levels of student debt
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Bad rap for Wrap
I was surprised to read your article about Wrap (News June 5) which said that no architects had yet signed up to its call to reduce waste levels at design stage
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OpinionMemorials still dying an awful death
Remembering the dead has always led to crimes against design
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Trust is robust
I would like to make it clear that your leader on the unfortunate collapse of the Civic Trust (May 29) was referring to the “Southern English” Civic Trust
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OpinionBaffled by Bury
Emily Greeves’ review of Studio MGM’s housing scheme in Bury St Edmunds (Works May 29) says the “module of the frame describes the measure of the rooms inside” but it clearly does not if the floor plan is correct
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Cul-de-sac cure
In her thought-stimulating article, Carolyn Steel (Opinion June 5) does not mention the basic general objection to massive development in the Thames Gateway
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OpinionMace gets Oxford educated
Oxford University’s choice of architects for its new campus is the responsibility of its estates department, led by two ex Mace employees Jennifer Woods, director of estates, and Mike Wigg, her deputy
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Correction: 12.06.2009
Last week’s news story “RIBA plans summit with shadow cabinet” incorrectly said that the RIBA’s European Election manifesto called for a reduction of the minimum duration of architectural studies from five years to four.
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OpinionOxford’s expansion blues
Oxford University must maintain its reputation for excellence and not compromise on the quality of its architecture
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OpinionCompetence assurance
I would like to reassure architects who may have read last week’s article in BD on the Arb’s approach to competence
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OpinionA bland serving of spectacle
Where once cities were defined but what they made, today they are as likely to be recognised for what they show in their museums
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An opportunity
The outcry caused by Arb’s proposal to vet our competence is understandable but, for those of us who have already gone through the tiresome process of achieving accreditation from one or more of the existing schemes (CHAS, SAFE contractor etc) this could be an opportunity to get the entire process ...
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Charged article
With reference to the complicated calculations made by Mark Dyson (Letters May 29): for jobs of the size he mentions I charge an hourly rate and issue fee accounts on the last day of the calendar month, with a request for payment within 14 days, and I make a good ...
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Oversee this
The JCT standard building contract for a home owner/occupier 2005 proudly announces, for signature, that it is for ithe owner/occupier who has appointed a consultant to oversee the works
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Intrinsic politics
Should architects become more active in politics (Debate May 29)? I would suggest it is difficult, if not impossible, to avoid same
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Arb and illusion
An odd choice for the “no” corner (Debate May 29): Frank Duffy, who, it is believed, was implicated in the disastrous sacrifice of dear Arcuk on the altar of just another New Labour quango: Arb
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OpinionHoodwinked
What a relief that Robin Hood Gardens has been saved from listing. Sorry, don’t agree with you on this one