scan: the Cost of Design (vol 2) (Kimmel, Vinoly)

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Kimmel Center sues architect for costs

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA - Officials at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 
have sued the building's internationally acclaimed architect, accusing 
the firm of "deficient and defective design work" and delays that 
boosted the project's final cost.

The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court over construction of the arts 
center, designed to be one of the world's great venues for orchestral 
music, does not seek a specific amount of damages from Rafael Vinoly 
Architects, but it cites a loss of $23 million.

"This action arises from an architect who had a grand vision but was 
unable to convert that vision into reality, causing the owner to incur 
significant additional expenses to correct and overcome the architect's 
errors and delays," says the suit, filed Nov. 23.

The lawsuit alleges that construction ended up costing $180 million, 
which was "significantly more" than the $157 million originally budgeted.

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http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/entertainment/13284108.htm