Clients struggle to find full package architects, says RIBA

摘要

Architects who can design a building all the way from concept to delivery are such a rare breed that clients claim they are often forced to replace the original practice after planning, according to a major piece of research by the RIBA. Many clients said they would rather hire only one firm but considered it too risky to leave the concept architect in charge of the technical aspects of delivery. The 44-page report, due to be launched later this month, is the result of a two-year project led by outgoing RIBA president Stephen Hodder.