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It's a really unique occasion to try to improve a worldwide-known monument with a very strong identity: every one expects getting a certain gothic experience wh
by ovi256 7y ago
It's a really unique occasion to try to improve a worldwide-known monument with a very strong identity: every one expects getting a certain gothic experience when they come to visit it. Deviating too much from that is both a risk and an opportunity.
Out of the multitude of kitschy ridiculous high-concept pool-on-roof design sketches, a few will emerge as timeless and delivering what people expect. I bet it's easy to deliver the expected gothic experience when they step inside, and take bold bets on the outside appearance.
- mc32 7y agoIn this case I’m a conservative. Imagine the Parthenon, GP of Giza or Kyoto Golden Temple being modernized. It would ruin the character and further make into Disney-esque tourist attractions.
- krastanov 7y agoThe Parthenon was mostly destroyed in an explosion more than a century ago. Restoring it in a respectful manner would be culturally (and yes, touristically too) valuable.
- quotemstr 7y agoThe Parthenon wasn't even destroyed all that long ago --- 1687. Prior to that, it had survived largely intact. Restoring it now to its intact state would be okay by me. That said, if you want to see what the thing would have looked like intact, you can always go to Nashville [1]. [1] https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.asp...
- jdsully 7y agoWho would have thought Nashville is where the replica would be. It’s not on my list of things to see.