Risk and innovation—Following on from the 2012 Knudsen Lecture, recent experience with calculated risk for the purpose of creating remarkable spaces is reviewed

Abstract

Owner expectations, architectural vision, and creation of the intended aural environment often come together at a critical point in the design process. Frequently the answer that satisfies all of the requirements stretches the comfort level of all parties. When balanced properly, this element of risk frees the entire project team and reaches unexpected, but welcome, outcomes. The author will illustrate these critical decision points in several project examples, outlining the calculation in the calculated risk, and the opportunity to deepen the confidence in the consulting process through further research.