The short answer: If the Client is happy then you won. The bigger question that should be asked is, on a global scale, how much is being wasted indulging arch

The short answer: If the Client is happy then you won. The bigger question that should be asked is, on a global scale, how much is being wasted indulging architectural whimsy? Excessive use of materials, energy efficiency compromised for appearances, conditioned space lost to giant lobbies...