Why The New York Times Needs Another Architecture Critic

Architecture is one of the most important arts. Unfortunately it doesn’t get a lot of thoughtful attention in the world’s daily press. The New York Times’ Herbert Muschamp is a vigorous and effective critic. But he’s only one voice – and one with a very specific point of view. “Another talent could write in parallel with Muschamp, counterbalancing aggression with desire, particles with waves—someone to cover the subject when he cannot or isn’t interested, one who will reach outside Muschamp’s territory and complete a column when he does not. The time is right; the subject of design, on everyone’s lips, deserves the commitment.”