Why must most people contributing to the thread concerning museum
architecture make it sound like architects intentionally slight those who
work alot "behind the scenes," or that architects are clueless of the needs
of 'end-users' of spaces?  I was a full-time architecture student for 3
years and worked for a prominent firm (which did museums, amongst other
things).  I have also worked in a museum for 5+ years and have contacts in
many others.  It is my opinion that the short-comings of most museum
architecture are due to a lack of communication between (usually) very
capable parties.  Architects are rigorously trained and licensed
professionals who specialize in arranging spaces to meet the needs of the
clients -- based largely on how the client defines them.  A 'poor' result,
therefore, is the result of poor communication.  Imagine if there was zero
interaction!
        Cheers to museum professionals and architects alike,
        Timothy Kane