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If architects were prepared to let go of the shibboleths of the style wars they might find some unexpected allies, writes David Rudlin

Jenrick vows to stop architects ‘imposing’ their visions on communities Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has said his planning reforms will prevent architects ‘imposing’ their ‘dreams’ on local communities The minister, who was speaking at an event organised by the Roger Scruton Foundation, made the remarks as he argued that buildings developed in the future ‘should be locally popular’ and based on ‘the things that people who live those communities admire and respect.’ Adver...

Big names call on government to adopt RetroFirst reforms A host of big names in architecture and the built environment have called on the government to adopt the recommendations of the AJ RetroFirst campaign A letter to the Times newspaper, published on Saturday, said the government ‘cannot ignore our wasteful addiction to demolition and rebuilding’, particularly amid preparations for the UK to host the COP26 climate summit later this year. The letter was signed by 35 individuals including ...