THE LIVES OF OTHERS

摘要

apart from A few resolute off-grid self-builders, it has never been customary for architects to make entire buildings solo, from first concept through to finished article. And even on the rare occasions that they do, they still have to negotiate with officialdom, which means getting along with two or more other professions. What's not in question is that the numbers of specialists and 'experts' in the building team today has ballooned, for any construction over a certain size. Many are necessary and desirable, some less so. I know of one sizeable retail development where every architect's move was referred to a 'shopping centre consultant' earning big fees. This man turned out to be a know-nothing former security guard working out of a back bedroom. You had to admire his chutzpah — and wonder at how he got to be appointed. Insert your own stories here.