Colour in Architecture

WAN speaks to three architects spearheading the colour movement taking their latest vibrant schemes as case studies for a brief analysis of the use of colour in architecture. Maurits van der Staay explains Renzo Piano Building Workshop's Central St. Giles development, AHMM's Paul Monaghan discusses Barking Central, and Philip Marsh of dRMM considers the use of varying tones in Clapham Manor Primary School.

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I must say that the colors shown on these three projects are nearly identical: orange, yellow, green; and arbitrarily selected despite the architects' wordy rationales. I'm disappointed in the lack of vision exhibited here. The wise use of color requires an understanding far deeper than logic. I hope that in future they will consult with an expert before inflicting large areas of ill-chosen color on the hapless population. Art First Colors for Architecture, artfirst.net