oh dear
Sunday, April 12th, 2009Prince Charles has entered somewhat impressively into the world of architecture with this fine example of….. umm…. yes it is a firestation. I would say a clear contender for this years Carbuncle Cup, ironically a spin off from the Princes comments, in a speech for the 150th anniversary of the RIBA, on the new national gallery extension in trafalgar quare in 1984. Now as the number of unemployed architects in the the UK is estimated at 30% higher than the official figures, I would say there might be a few angry dressed in black, thick rimmed glasses wearing subjects of her majesty shaking a few scale rulers in the direction of the Prince. One might suggest; i dont think by taking our jobs dear charles, and turning them into this, you will help us out of our little recession. One might even go as far to say; that would work about as well as the beautiful drainage system on your lovely firestati0n. Read more at the guardian. A daft mess indeed.
Photo: Phil Yeomans/BNPS