Depends. Would the delays (due to the search for proper architects and waiting for them to come up with a good layout) cost less than the extra profit they might generate? What if the delay results in less sales - the right timing is a massive issue in construction projects. As usual, it's "trade-offs, trade-offs everywhere"...
Wouldn't that have allowed them to make more $$$$$$$ because places with a view sell for more than places without?