> everything is encrusted in AC units, exposed pipes are everywhere, and a dense web of electrical wiring looms over everything This is more about being cheap

> everything is encrusted in AC units, exposed pipes are everywhere, and a dense web of electrical wiring looms over everything This is more about being cheap and lazy than about architectural style. > It's good that architects are starting to become more aware of this. This is like talking about software developers "becoming aware" of application performance. Architects have been aware of these concerns for as long as anybody else, and the language for critiquing buildings that don't fit their context comes straight from the profession. Professional awareness has not and will never stop bad architecture and tasteless development, any more than software developers being aware of performance will prevent companies releasing bloated, sluggish apps. People in it for the money will not give a shit, and they will find professionals to do their bidding. And professionals at companies like Spotify will not always be in a position to simply resign and go elsewhere if they disagree with the design priorities of the people paying for development. That's why pushback against bad architecture happens via local politics and grass-roots organizations.