The Architect only delivers what the Client signs off on, and only after multiple client-side value-engineering meetings. Very few clients, especially corporate ones, are willing to pay extra or indulge an architect's vision if it means lower profit margins. And ornamentation does not factor into lettable floor area calculations.
I worked in the building that was there before it for a while, that building was really ugly and I would say this replacement is an improvement though it still isn't great.
Its also too close to the River, ruining the view of the Bridge and Tower. How did it get planning consent?
I am now completely convinced that having Dreadful taste is a prerequisite for becoming an architect.
Ha ha. Good for you
The Architect only delivers what the Client signs off on, and only after multiple client-side value-engineering meetings. Very few clients, especially corporate ones, are willing to pay extra or indulge an architect's vision if it means lower profit margins. And ornamentation does not factor into lettable floor area calculations.
I worked in the building that was there before it for a while, that building was really ugly and I would say this replacement is an improvement though it still isn't great.
Appreciate your insight! The Walkie-Talkie might be an upgrade, but it sure keeps the debates alive!
That is really ugly
Right
Waste of peoples money
Actually its a private company
It wasn't pay for by taxpayer money?
@@bardslee it is
Is this an AI generated video?
noo !
yeah, completely
Absolutely not
The houses of parliament are a lot more expensive.
So?