'Building Beautiful' - a collection of essays on the design, style and economics of the built environment - published by Policy Exchange

Can good design survive the planning process? by Robert Adam

When I design a new group of houses or a large master plan, I want to work to a design vision and to maintain that vision throughout the process of design, planning and construction. I believe that the right design vision, its consistency and its expression through all aspects of a development, is one of the key factors in making a good design. As with most complex design projects, there are some formidable hurdles to overcome...

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