Crime against architecture
Feb 18, 2013 03:32:07 #
This was once an impressive hotel on the seafront of Great Yarmouth UK.
Then the slot machines moved in.
Perhaps the police are making an arrest for a crime against architecture.
Then the slot machines moved in.
Perhaps the police are making an arrest for a crime against architecture.
Feb 18, 2013 04:05:50 #
Such a shame, it's a crime what they do to these lovely building's :thumbup: :thumbup:
http://tommyld.foliopic.com/
http://tommyld.foliopic.com/
Feb 18, 2013 09:21:42 #
BorderlineUK wrote:
This was once an impressive hotel on the seafront of Great Yarmouth UK.
Then the slot machines moved in.
Perhaps the police are making an arrest for a crime against architecture.
Then the slot machines moved in.
Perhaps the police are making an arrest for a crime against architecture.
The only thing that will stop them (developers) are restrictions that preserve historic buildings. They know if you build it, they will come.
Feb 18, 2013 09:33:48 #
That's horrible. In New York we have a Landmarks Preservation Committee that has to approve any changes to historic buildings. Admittedly, our history doesn't go back as far as yours but you really need to stop these miscreants from doing stuff like this.
Feb 18, 2013 09:45:44 #
Feb 18, 2013 09:57:06 #
djmills wrote:
Yup, that about sums it up, doesn't it.One thing is universally true: "It's all about the money."
Even communities with an official ARB (Architectural Review Board) here in the colonies still make some obscene aesthetic decisions based on politics and money.
Feb 18, 2013 21:44:28 #
Feb 19, 2013 06:46:18 #
It is too bad they could not have come up with a design that complimented the building instead of clashing with it.
Feb 19, 2013 06:58:13 #
Feb 19, 2013 06:59:34 #
Wow... a true shame.
A great eye/capture... but true shame for that building.
A great eye/capture... but true shame for that building.
Feb 19, 2013 13:02:01 #
Over here, odds are they building would be replaced by some piece of modern barfitechture.
Feb 19, 2013 15:14:02 #
I bet ceasers palace in Vegas would be interested in that shot for trademark infringement.
your photo reminded me of something Prince Charles said a few years ago. Modern architecture has done more damage to the London skyline then the Germans did during the blitz!
your photo reminded me of something Prince Charles said a few years ago. Modern architecture has done more damage to the London skyline then the Germans did during the blitz!
Feb 19, 2013 15:21:40 #
Yes,that's a real felony. We have a board that does a pretty good job of preventing that in my town of Lakewood,Ohio.
Feb 19, 2013 15:29:25 #
sinatraman wrote:
I know you were only trying to put comical emphasis on a good point, but, .... ... Modern architecture has done more damage to the London skyline then the Germans did during the blitz!
well...., it is just not a particularly good example for those that were impacted by the devastating 8 month long London Blitz.
Feb 19, 2013 20:57:01 #
it is an actual quote from Prince Chareles, got him into some hot water, but found it funny and truthfull.
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