Part of the appeal of these shows, for me, is that they allow for a degree of escapism — from my own life to the (often messy) lives of others. I’m sure there’s a German word for this.

Attention to detail and materials, a rigorous and holistic design approach, and a close collaboration with the client; all values embraced by many an architecture office, yet few of them bring them to ...

The public needs fantasy and escapism. So, at Wembley should we expect fangs, coffins and buckets of fake blood? Those are my three favourite things. Dammit, you’ve just ruined the show. Dave Ling was ...