This is what happens when a developer with no taste (Ratner) hires an architect (Frank Gehry) whose deconstruction and whimsy is old news. You get an undulating building, an eyesore on the New York City skyline. It's new and already dated.
Monday, October 31, 2011
New York by Gehry at 8 Spruce Street
This is what happens when a developer with no taste (Ratner) hires an architect (Frank Gehry) whose deconstruction and whimsy is old news. You get an undulating building, an eyesore on the New York City skyline. It's new and already dated.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Texas Courthouses - the Old and New
Victoria County Courthouse, built in 1892.
The 'Modern' Victoria County Courthouse, built in 1967.Friday, December 4, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Modern Church Architecture
"[T]he Church is the house of God, dedicated to his holy worship, and therefore ought to remind us both of the greatness and goodness of his Divine Majesty."
This building isn't a testament to the greatness and goodness of God. Rather, it reminds us post-modern trendiness, of lego-blocks with portholes.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Rafael Moneo
A historic block? Fuck it. A beautiful plaza? Time for a "Moneo Mushroom Stamp." Why? Cuz I'm Rafael Moneo, and I can do what I wanna do.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Churches
Nothing quite says 'House of God' like a steel building. Just take a generic plan for a warehouse, throw a steeple on top and a cross on the side, and you're good to go.
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