So what would be an example of a course that is too extreme? Why?
Where is the line drawn in terms of design between an over-the-top design and one that is just pure, good design?
Architects like Tom Doak, C&C, and Gil Hanse - among others - push the envelope with borderline extreme designs often featuring large contours, bold bunkering, and compelling strategy while getting it right time after time. In my opinion these architects have set the precedent for great design in the past 20-25 years, being true ambassadors of GCA. When other architects try and mimic these designs, where in particular do you see some designs falling short of greatness by being too over-the-top?
What can these courses learn from how these great architects continually produce stellar designs?
Mr. Doak, specifically for you, would you merely call this an art, or are there ways your design habits can be echoed (not copied) by other architects to achieve a great design while not taking things too far?
Also, what do you guys even consider 'too extreme?' For instance, if you had to define it to someone who doesn't understand GCA, how would you explain to them what this means? Not to say there is a specific criteria, but is there any way to make this more definable and explainable?