Articles by Duo Dickinson

This article was originally published on Common Edge.

In recent months, two events have done more harm to the “brand” of architecture in the public’s perception than anything I’ve experienced in the 40 years that I have been in the profession.

This article was originally published on CommonEdge as “When Buildings Are Shaped More by Code than by Architects.“

This article was originally published on CommonEdge as “The Kids are Alright.”

Designing a home is no mean feat. It is a project of intimate importance to the client, and one small enough in which each seemingly minor decision can have a significant experiential impact. But when clients are willing to take part in a collaborative process, it is possible to create magic. Architect and author Duo Dickinson describes in this op-ed his experience with such a project, looking back at the work with clear eyes and a vision to the future. This article was originally published by Dickinson on his blog Saved by Design. 

This article was originally published on Common Edge as “Architectural Criticism that’s Not Just for Architects.“

This article was originally published by Common Edge as “In the Era of Artificial Intelligence, Will Architecture Become Artisanal?“

This article was originally published by Common Edge as “Architecture Ignores History At Its Own Peril.”

This article was originally published by Common Edge as “Why Homes Are the Original Architecture.”

This article was originally published by Common Edge as “Michelangelo’s Lesson: Specialization in Architecture is Not The Only Way.”