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Since we're talking about ugly city hall buildings... > When you do a city hall, it has to convey an image of the people, and this had to represent the people
by conductr 4y ago
Since we're talking about ugly city hall buildings...
> When you do a city hall, it has to convey an image of the people, and this had to represent the people of Dallas ... The people I met – rich and poor, powerful and not so powerful – were all very proud of their city. They felt that Dallas was the greatest city there was, and I could not disappoint them. – I.M. Pei (architect)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_City_Hall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_City_Hall
Despite best intentions this building feel intimidating. Just walking up to it, it hangs over your head, and feels like the weight of government is about to be inflicted upon me and I just want to file a permit for my home security alarm. Just pointing out, the artists themselves have trouble making their designs match their intentions.
- mrguyorama 4y agoIt was used (with a matte painting to make it taller) as the OCP building in robocop, for reference on how "evil" it either already was considered or now is considered.
- chasd00 4y agothe inside is even more ridiculous. It would be easier and faster to get in, do what you need to do, and get out if it was just an office building. No one physically goes to City Hall unless there's absolutely no other option.
- conductr 4y ago> unless there's absolutely no other option I hit that scenario a couple times a year. Basic stuff that a city should do online, Dallas does not.