starchitecture

It's time to stop worrying about whether New York has enough "starchitecture" and consider the ways in which we are destroying or sabotaging the architecture we already have through neglect, ignorance, disfigurement, willful disregard and the sacrosanct belief that nothing takes precedence over the investment opportunities encouraged by Manhattan's stratospheric real estate values.

A Landmark Jewel Box Loses Its Biggest Gem Ada Louise Huxtable 2010

But there are only so many "starchitecture" apartments and a small number of available buyers for those unique and pricey units.

Ron Gitter: Mopping Up 2010 and What to Expect in 2011 Ron Gitter 2010

But there are only so many "starchitecture" apartments and a small number of available buyers for those unique and pricey units.

Ron Gitter: Mopping Up 2010 and What to Expect in 2011 Ron Gitter 2010

But there are only so many "starchitecture" apartments and a small number of available buyers for those unique and pricey units.

Ron Gitter: Mopping Up 2010 and What to Expect in 2011 Ron Gitter 2010

But they were constrained by a $39 million budget and -- unlike many "starchitecture" projects -- this building came in on target.

Unconventional and on Budget 2008

But there are signs that the era of "starchitecture" is waning.

Ending the Era of the Starchitect 2007

Lord Rogers's Dome, a prime piece of 'starchitecture'

Telegraph Blogs 2009

Lord Rogers's Dome, a prime piece of 'starchitecture'

Telegraph Blogs 2009

Lord Rogers's Dome, a prime piece of 'starchitecture'

Telegraph Blogs 2009

Lord Rogers's Dome, a prime piece of 'starchitecture'

Telegraph Blogs 2009