Future

It seems to me that in the architectural world of present time, it seems much the case that once an architect makes an exeptional building, they can do no wrong with future projects.

While it is always a plaeasure to see magnificent examples of architecture in the modern world, the sheer mass of horrible buildings just makes one wonder: is there any hope? Can a mere student hope to give the discipline a better name out there, or will we just be another cog in the council machine to build cheap and economically efficient buildings without any flare or philosphy? Just as an idea, take a walk down a familiar street. Notice the number of leaky roofs, stained walls, ridiculous extensions that don't belong anywhere.

So unless your one of the lucky few that have fame in their favour and unlimited supplies of cash, is it possible to escape the commercialism in modern day architecture driven by small budgets and large expectations? Guess we'll see.