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A profound but unjustified belief in contractors has tainted PFISubscription
Carillion’s collapse should not obscure the fact that PFI has delivered a huge public construction programme, writes Paul Finch
An embassy worthy of a US presidential visitSubscription
KieranTimberlake’s new US embassy building deserves celebration, whatever you think of Trump, writes Paul Finch
My tour of Chicago with Gavin Stamp highlighted his inconsistenciesSubscription
The late critic stopped short of dancing on Mies’s grave but he drew the line at a visit to Farnsworth House, recalls Paul Finch
Parliamentarians are ill equipped to tackle Parliament’s retrofitSubscription
Politicians are struggling to figure out a strategy for the Palace of Westminster’s refurbishment, hampered by a lack of expertise, writes Paul Finch
We end the year in better shape than we started itSubscription
It is worth bearing in mind just how strong the UK architectural profession is, and how much more it could contribute, writes Paul Finch
It’s time to resist the rise of the miserabilistsSubscription
We can’t let the procurement bores and heritage zealots stop good architecture, writes Paul Finch
Why the council should step in to secure Hastings Pier’s futureSubscription
As a veteran of competitions to restore piers, Paul Finch looks to Hastings Council to recognise the town’s most famous structure
WAF highlights: from the gulag to Disneyland, all human life was thereSubscription
The 10th World Architecture Festival, which took place in Berlin last week, was a stimulating event and a huge source of both knowledge and inspiration, says Paul Finch
Increasing London’s affordable housing targets misses the pointSubscription
Only a significant increase in housebuilding by the public sector will effectively tackle London’s shortage of homes, says Paul Finch
Drawings are the spiritual heart of architectureSubscription
With the winner of the inaugural Architecture Drawing Prize announced, Paul Finch looks at how hand-drawn images still play an essential role in design
