Thomas Heatherwick’s war on boring buildings

In a recent interview with The Guardian, designer Thomas Heatherwick passionately rails against the prevalence of boring, soulless buildings in our cities. The designer says architecture is gripped by a ‘blandemic’ that isn’t merely blotting our streets, but making us miserable, ill and violent. He argues that modern architecture often lacks the richness and sensory engagement found in older structures. Heatherwick believes that these bland designs have profound effects on our mental health and societal well-being. His mission? To humanize our urban environments by creating soulful, interesting buildings that people will cherish for centuries—a vision that challenges the industry’s status quo. After all, who wouldn’t want cities filled with inspiring architecture that sparks emotion and celebrates complexity?

Read more in the following article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2023/oct/25/thomas-heatherwick-war-on-boring-buildings-ive-never-gone-against-the-whole-industry-before