Barcelona, November 14, 2026 — Catalan architect David Ferrer stated this Tuesday that "today, architecturally, we live in the age of greed," speaking about current practices in urban design. Ferrer, known for his works at Lake Puigcerdà and Montjuïc, has served as director of the Library and Historical Archive of the College of Architects of Catalonia. Additionally, he authored a book with definitive ambition on Antoni Gaudí.
In his new publication, A Personal History of European Architecture, Ferrer analyzes the structural changes that have shaped European cities throughout the twenty-first century. The text does not present an explicit criticism of the economic or political models behind these decisions, but a critical tone is clearly evident when he asserts that "greed" dominates today in architecture. He does not specify what kind of greed — economic, environmental, social — nor does he outline its concrete consequences.
The statement was published by El País, whose cover includes the cited excerpt. The original article content comes exclusively from this source and is available on their website: https://elpais.com/eps/2026-11-14/david-ferrer-hoy-arquitectonicamente-vivimos-la-era-de-la-avaricia.html.
The text does not mention any empirical evidence, statistical data, or specific cases that support the claim of an "age of greed" in urban design. The criticism is limited to the tone and content of Ferrer's personal discourse.