Breaking Bjarke

There is nothing more inescapable in the world of architecture and design than the celebrity architect. On television and in film, famous architects — both fictional and real — swagger and lecture, point to the horizon, and find themselves surrounded with adulation for their unique visions. Even though there are a few dozen celebrity architects in the world, for the rest of us, the world is a bit different. These “Capital ‘A’ Architects” may be inspiring at times, yet can do real harm to the profession with their work and attitude. Case in point: Bjarke Ingles.