Architecture exists throughout the world and is the stuff that shapes our towns and our communities.
It is created daily to enhance schools, to improve health care and to ennoble cities. Mr. Muschamp's article about the proposed New York Times headquarters is a paean to art-world architecture and ignores architecture's social role, where practicality and economy of means are as important as the hubris of the design hero. Privacy Information Stay connected to the news that interests you with free e-mail alerts from The New York Times.