"...some of the greatest innovations in architecture have happened during recessions, when architects have little to do but sit back and think serious thoughts about fenestration"

-- Tom Dyckhoff

Young Architect of the Year award 2008: the shortlist

By Tom Dyckhoff

An affordable prefabricated house by Haus W by Kraus Schonberg.
(Photo source: Timesonline.co.uk)

Pity the poor striplings shortlisted last night for this year’s Young Architect of the Year award. With construction sites grinding to a halt, the Poles heading back to Gdansk and bricks piling up at the yard this is not a good moment to try and convince the world you’re the next Norman Foster. Still, the nominees can at least comfort themselves that some of the greatest innovations in architecture have happened during recessions, when architects have little to do but sit back and think serious thoughts about fenestration. Think of the rise of Zaha, Koolhaas and Libeskind after the mid-70s oil crisis. The winner will be announced on October 30. >>> Read More

 

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