Where did all the lumps and bumps on buildings go? When did city architecture become so ... dull? Here to talk about why cities need inspiring architecture, designer Thomas Heatherwick offers a path out of the doldrums of urban monotony -- and a vision of cities filled with soulful buildings that people cherish for centuries.

Thomas Heatherwick: The rise of boring architecture -- and the case for radically human buildings

The rise of boring architecture -- and the case for radically human buildings

Architecture's 'epidemic of boringness' threatens our cities, urging a shift towards buildings that evoke emotions and connect us.

Buildings shape our mental and physical health, with soulless architecture increasing stress, illness recovery time, and societal issues.

Calling for a revolution in architecture that values emotional function, creating spaces that inspire and endure for centuries.