Rock asks 'stars' for help in dealing with media

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David Rock, new RIBA president, has sought the help of Sir Norman Foster, Nicholas Grimshaw, Lord Rogers, Sir Michael Hopkins, Michael Wilford, Terry Farrell, Richard MacCormac and Will Alsop, in promoting the work of the RIBA. They would be asked to help stimulate architectural debate and will be invited to represent the RIBA at meetings with ministers and top clients, as well as presenting papers on a variety of issues, including the environment, sustainability, and urban design.

Architecture, Personalities

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Practices slam fee charges for entering competitions

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Many architecture firms in the UK are being charged large sums by potential clients to enter competitions or even to gain a listing in registers of architects. It is now time for architects to fight back against this trend, which is often excused by clients as a quality assurance measure, according to some leading figures in the profession. They believe that large clients are abusing their power and that this trend goes against free competition.

Finance, Architectural firms

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