I hope the lack of trust between museum professionals and architects who
design museums which has been demonstrated in this discussion is not
widely shared throughout both professions.

If a museum building project is being managed correctly then surely the
opinions of both will be given equal hearing and the professional skills
of both will be recognised and respected. Then, based on the facts that
each have used to back up their argument, an appropriate decision will
be made (a little naive perhaps but it sounds good in theory).

If an incorrect decision is made then it is time to question the
management, communication and team building skills of those in charge of
the project rather than apportion blame to architects or museum
professionals or to exclude either from the management team.

--
Peter Read
Senior Museum Assistant
West Coast Historical Museum, PO Box 180, Hokitika 7900, New Zealand
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