Philip Langdon is angry about the current championing of architecture that puts people and context in subordinate roles. “Unfortunately, the spirit of the ’60s is returning in building design; the tragedy of architectural arrogance is now being replayed as farce. Across North America, a rash of anti-social architecture is erupting. Public participation in design decision-making has blocked some of the worst ideas, but alienating buildings are rising in significant numbers. Indeed, advocates of ‘progressive’ architecture proclaim many as instant landmarks, and portray their designers as stars.”