New architects are chasing headlines rather than designing stunning buildings

Labour, under Tony Blair, promised that newly built buildings would be in-keeping with the surrounding area; however it now seems that this has not occurred.

In 1997 Sir Richard Rogers campaigned for a ‘better and beautified’ urban environment, and it seemed that Tony Blair was listening.

However within recent years London has seen a stream of constructions that are all about profit rather than a wholesome design. (more…)