Sou Fujimoto’s design for this year’s Serpentine pavilion is no better than anything the UK’s best young architects could propose, writes AJ deputy editor Rory Olcayto
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In pictures: Gehry, Hadid and Graves design ‘oriental’ rugs for Afghan women’s cause
Gehry and Hadid design ‘oriental’ rugs, but how do they compare with traditional weaves? asks Rory Olcayto
Does Zumthor use a Mac or a PC?
Not so hot under the bonnet, architects now care more about surface and brand, says Rory Olcayto
Who designed the 1938 Empire Exhibition women’s pavilion?
You should know, says Rory Olcayto
What a week for Glasgow
If Glasgow learns the lessons of the past week’s shambles it can come out of it with pride intact, says Rory Olcayto
Smart City plans ‘antidote’ to Glasgow George Square fiasco
If Glasgow learns the lessons of the past week’s shambles it can come out of it with pride intact, says Rory Olcayto
Glasgow bags Smart City cash windfall
Glasgow has won a £24million Government-backed ‘smart city’ grant, after beating off competition from 30 other British cities and towns
George Square: Matheson ditched contest after jury snubbed Burns + Nice
Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson scrapped the George Square competition because the jury rejected his favourite scheme, it has been claimed
Is Abu Dhabi the future?
Time, weather and place change at videogame pace in Abu Dhabi, but is this the future? asks Rory Olcayto
George Square debacle has roots in 80s ‘City of Culture’ campaign
[From the deputy editor] Glasgow’s failure to embrace bold, imaginative urban design led to this George Square debacle, says Rory Olcayto