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Sat 08 Aug 2010Living in the dreams of starchitects

Every city loves an iconic building that attracts attention. But the truly impressive designs are those loved by the people who live and work in them, writes GEMMA TIPTON

Architecture that pushes the boundaries didn’t start with Gehry – it’s as old as architecture itself – but what is it like to live or work in an iconic or award-winning building? And do buildings win awards for the right reasons?

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