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The firefighters who arrived first to the scene of the Mac fire have been given an award for bravery by the AJ
Saviours of the Mac, we salute you
Author Archives: Rory Olcayto
Britain doesn’t do deep architecture
Stifling dreams threaten London and Glasgow, but Guggenheim dream comes true, says Rory Olcayto
Its apt to keep part of St Peter’s Seminary as a ruin
To keep part of St Peter’s Seminary as a ruin is apt for this beautiful but melancholic space, says Rory Olcayto
The fundamental craft of architecture (in words)
The AJ Writing Prize 2014: Introduction
The Skyline campaign is about London’s future
Not its here today, gone tomorrow mayor, says Rory Olcayto
New York’s Freedom Tower already looks dated
More than a decade in the making, New York’s Freedom Tower opens and already looks dated, says Rory Olcayto
Question: What’s scarier than a mega-bling iconic landmark designed by Frank Gehry?
Answer: a mega-bling iconic landmark not designed by Frank Gehry, says Rory Olcayto (ha ha)
Big Mac or heritage pork?
They’re the two flavours of architecture today, says Rory Olcayto
Friends recall Kathryn Findlay
Friends and colleagues of architect Kathryn Findlay celebrated her life and work at an event at the Architectural Association last week
Profession and public are united in their condemnation of Viñoly’s Walkie Talkie
But, while the Walkie Talkie is nearly full, the Cheesegrater struggles to find tenants, says Rory Olcayto