Why Canadians Can't Have Nice Architecture
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A topic to which I give little thought and almost no concern. Regardless, I don’t think the article is too far wrong in its assessment. As with many articles in The Walrus, I enjoy the self deprecating tone of the piece.
If I ever go downtown again - I think the last time was 10 years ago, despite it being a 5 minute drive across the river from my house - I’ll take a moment to look around at some of the monstrosities that have gone up in the core.
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I hardly think this is unique to Canada. There have been a lot of butt-ugly buildings in the US since the 50's as well. It's getting better over time, and i suspect it is up north too.
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I hardly think this is unique to Canada. There have been a lot of butt-ugly buildings in the US since the 50's as well. It's getting better over time, and i suspect it is up north too.
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North American cities tend to be impressive and functional rather than beautiful.
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North American cities tend to be impressive and functional rather than beautiful.
@doctor-phibes said in Why Canadians Can't Have Nice Architecture:
North American cities tend to be impressive and functional rather than beautiful.
To their long-term detriment.
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@Jolly, you want eye-catching architecture in big buildings? Look to the United Arab Emirates and China. You may find many architecturally distinctive buildings, yet you likely will not want to live there.
@axtremus said in Why Canadians Can't Have Nice Architecture:
@Jolly, you want eye-catching architecture in big buildings? Look to the United Arab Emirates and China. You may find many architecturally distinctive buildings, yet you likely will not want to live there.
Fuck China.
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@copper said in Why Canadians Can't Have Nice Architecture:
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I've attended one concert in that building. I was quite impressed, both by the building and the LA Phil. I got the ticket 10min before the concert started, for a ridiculous price (something like $10).
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I think these days we lack a long-term vision of the value of good architecture.
The pyramids in Egypt were quite expensive but how many visitors did they attract over 4000 years?
Our time horizon these days is more like "does it pay off within 30 years", and for public buildings politicians are worried about delays and being over budget.
