Hello Jim

I do not disagree with you. I have never particularly liked the building. I don't like whacky when it comes to a buidling like that. The design was however arrived at through an open process. About a dozen submissions were made from around the world. Enric Miralles Moya who won, was from a school of Catalan architecture that I suppose look to Gaudi for inspiration and buildings don't come more whacky than his. The costs spiralled because, as Jerry identified, continual changes and additions were made during the project.

I must say that the interior is better. The main debating chamber is nice.

Good shots though.

David