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Richard MacCormac made architecture seem like an art, a science and a craft all at once, says Rory Olcayto
Richard MacCormac was one of Britain’s best post-war architects
Ex-construction minister ‘shocked’ by Hadid’s Qatar stance
Former construction minister Nick Raynsford has demanded Zaha Hadid use her influence to improve site conditions in Qatar following revelations that hundreds of workers have died building World Cup projects in the Gulf state
What does it mean to be an architect today (and tomorrow)?
Opposing views about what education is for go to the core of what it means to be an architect, says Rory Olcayto
Our Skyline recommendations are backed by expert supporters
Over to you Boris, says Rory Olcayto
From Barts to Baku, architects must choose their projects wisely
Architects must increasingly consider the ethical dimension of their work, writes Rory Olcayto
Is FCBS the best design architect in Britain?
With ten national RIBA awards in five years FCBS has won more institute accolades in the UK than any other practice, writes Rory Olcayto
The Architecture Foundation has lost its way
A revived Architecture Foundation can put London at the forefront of sustainable urban design, says Rory Olcayto
Why aren’t our politicians interested in the British Pavilion?
No Government ministers will visit the Venice Biennale this year, writes Rory Olcayto
AJ to give special award to ‘heroic’ firefighters for saving Mac
The Architects’ Journal is to present a special architectural award to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for its extraordinary efforts in saving one of the world’s most admired buildings, the Glasgow School of Art
The Glasgow School of Art fire shows architecture matters
And not just to architects, says Rory Olcayto