A position once held only by royalty and men of great stature. Today almost anyone with, cunning and most of all the wherewithal to follow through in a very competitive environment, can rise to the top and claim notoriety among a numerous class of people. Communicating with the world Global communications have changed the way architects work. We are today in the Age of Information. This is the time when we cast our moulds to shape the future, as it will be experienced by our future generations.
Information is the key element by which our culture transacts business.
And seeing as architecture is one of the most prestigious businesses to be in, we can claim that we transact some of the most prestigious information in the world. However, in order to lay foundations under such claims requires a breakthrough in the thinking patterns of not just those corporate architectural giants, but by the individual spirited free thinking artistic architect. Until recently, the era of the individual craftsman had all but been swept to the sidelines to lurk in dark mystique. However, with the advent of modern day communication and a glut of information available to everyone s disposal, the individual has room shine through personalized means of catering to a wider audience at more affordable and sustainable means. The modern city is presenting new challenges which call into question certain urban principles therefore requiring their reevaluation and potential for the future.