Negroni Talks #35 Bjarking up the wrong tree?

We now seem to be fully immersed in a second age of the Starchitect, with designers continuing to use expressive forms to create awe, delight and sometimes disgust. This fits neatly into a visual culture dominated by slick renders, glossy photos and instagram feeds. However, we can no longer ignore the pressing demands of the 21st century, the climate emergency and the fact that social inequality is growing rather than shrinking. What is the role of ‘celebrity’ hotshot designers as the Earth heats and the cost of living rises?