Debate: "Why would anyone choose to be a registered architect these days?"

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Join the debate! View online This week, readers are discussing drawings of the White House East Wing expansion project and a report published by The Government of Catalonia which confirms Antoni Gaudí as the architect of Xalet del Catllaràs.   Read on for more and join the debate!     "This just shouts, 'Let them eat cake!'" Readers are hotly debating detailed drawings of the White House East Wing expansion project released by the Washington DC advisory committee the National Capital Planning Commission. Read the story ›   "What a great shape for an alpine climate" The Government of Catalonia has published a report confirming Antoni Gaudí as the architect of Xalet del Catllaràs, an early 1900s chalet in northern Spain. Commenters share their thoughts. Join the debate ›   "Why would anyone choose to be a registered architect these days?" The Architects Registration Board has set out a five-year strategy intended to address safety, competence and culture in the UK's architecture industry. Readers respond to the news. Have you had your say? › Latest Dezeen Showroom products Toilet by Toto Meridian bathroom collection by Altherr Désile Park for Roca Ink tile collection by Ceramiche Refin Tamar Grande Chandelier by Sophia Han for Shakuff Bespoke Lighting     "A nice quiet relaxed environment for Rome" Architect Serena Mignatti has renovated a historic apartment in Rome for musician Thom Yorke and actress Dajana Roncione, which commenters have described as "respectful and quitely spectacular". Join the conversation ›   "I wonder how well that design of large glass walls and translucent roof would hold up against hurricanes?" Readers are reacting to renderings released by the Tampa Bay Rays of a proposed stadium and mixed-use district in Tampa, Florida, designed by Gensler and Populous. What do you think? ›   "I didn't realise I need to accessorise when buying turnips!" Commenters are amused by The Trolley Bag, created by designer Nik Bentel for supermarket Lidl and inspired by the humble shopping trolley as a "twist on the everyday food shop experience". Share your thoughts ›     "Maybe a more 'renegade' move would have been calling for the abolition of the position of a RIBA president..." RIBA president Chris Williamson explains how he's trying to make an impact despite limited power in this exclusive interview. Readers weigh in. What do you think? ›   "Love the roof tiles" Commenters are inspired by Asympta, a stone-and-wood pavilion created by Swiss studio Leopold Banchini Architects that evokes the "unknown domestic architectures" of prehistoric societies in Sicily. What do you reckon? ›   "I appreciate the humor in the effort, but what happened to solving real problems?" To celebrate the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Swedish designer Gustaf Westman has reimagined curling stones as a playful, dual-function snack bowl. Some readers aren't keen on the design. Share your thoughts ›   This week's top jobs on Dezeen Jobs Mid/senior-level competitions designer/architect at Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture Senior sales manager at Haberdashery London Senior interior designer at Partisans Senior architect (Part 3) at Matheson Whiteley Architecture | Interiors | Design | Technology | Jobs           You have received this because you are subscribed to Dezeen Debate, which was formerly called Dezeen Weekly. Update your preferences | Unsubscribe | Forward to a friend Dezeen Limited, 8 Orsman Road, London N1 5QJ, UK Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise