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I'm really torn on the movement the Pyramid seems to have started. I absolutely hate how obstructionist it is presented at the Louvre - annihilating every sight
by bane 2y ago
I'm really torn on the movement the Pyramid seems to have started. I absolutely hate how obstructionist it is presented at the Louvre - annihilating every sight line and demanding everybody pay attention to what's basically just a covered escalator to some ticket booths.
But on the other hand I'm totally unbothered by the Royal Ontario Museum, or the big symbolic "wave" crashing down on a Japanese colonial building that makes up the shape of Seoul city hall, or the Union of Romanian Architects building.
and I'm in love with the L’École de Musique et de Théâtre in Louviers because it was used to extend and enhance the beauty of the original.
Basically, it can go really wrong or really right.
We know that the previous construction of the Notre-Dame was beautiful, but we don't know what kind of nonsense we could end up with with some really over eager starchitect trying to make a point.
- II2II 2y ago> I'm totally unbothered by the Royal Ontario Museum I loved the design when I originally saw the architectural drawing and models. The blend of modern with traditional. The way the crystal reflects part of the museum's mission. That said, the resulting building is hideous when seen at street level. The finish of the structure makes it look like a tornado dropped an oversized aluminum garden shed on the museum, then they never bothered to clean up the mess. Architects can design some really beautiful structures, but it can go really wrong for reasons other than over eagerness to make a point. (Or maybe I was bitter about them dropping the free Tuesdays around the same time. Not only was it an affordable night out, but the museum was much more lively with the visitors and special events.)