If experience stifles thought, let us pursue the unexpected

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A visit to the Design Research Laboratory (DRL) of the Architectural Association's Graduate School in Wiltshire, England throws up questions on the role of architectural research in academe and its relevance to practice. It is concluded that the DRL's pursuit of a line of enquiry that goes beyond the bland assumptions of experience is justified, as there is little point in doing research that merely corroborates what is already known.

Author: Allford, Simon
Science & research, Research, Architecture

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The danger of innovation, icons, and taking our i's off the road

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The importance of icon, in addition to innovation, is highlighted. Some creations that depict the work of great icons are discussed.

Author: Allford, Simon
Works

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The danger of innovation, icons, and taking our i's off the road

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The importance of icon, in addition to innovation, is highlighted. Some creations that depict the work of great icons are discussed.

Author: Allford, Simon
Evaluation

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Subjects list: United States, Icons
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