Kunle Barker
AJ columnist Kunle Barker writes on the practice of architecture
AJ columnist Kunle Barker writes on the practice of architecture
I am used to hearing stories at MIPIM about a stalled UK economy, but this year something felt different, says Kunle Barker
When projects go wrong, the architect often gets the blame. But what if the fault lies, in fact, with the procurement method, asks Kunle Barker
Architects are perfectly placed to unlock tricky sites that developers and councils can use to bring more schemes forward, says Kunle Barker
The younger generation, including architects, is leaving the capital for other cities, such as Manchester. It’s a warning sign we need to heed, says Kunle Barker
The people-centred refurbishment of Park Hill by Urban Splash and Mikhail Riches and its original 1950s design have lessons for the Labour Government, argues Kunle Barker
It’s hard to accept that all that hard work doesn’t give you a career – but that’s the reality in 2025, writes Kunle Barker
The cost and time spent studying, plus the soaring cost of living, have made architecture harder to justify as a career choice, says Kunle Barker
The space between buildings and homes doesn’t just connect places; it defines them, writes Kunle Barker
Waiting lists for socially rented family homes in places like London are indefensible. We all need to work to fix this, argues Kunle Barker