[NYer]

Is there not a sin of pride? Example of egos gone wild

Yes, of course, but these architects view their 'interpretive' structures as 'inspired'. (We won't say where that inspiration comes from ;-D)

What many of them fail to see, however, is that modernist structures are very dated. They may appear 'bold' now, but within 25 years, those same buildings will look tired and worm. Oftentimes, the contemporary structure is constructed with concrete. That doesn't hold up well either.

[Desdemona]

What many of them fail to see, however, is that modernist structures are very dated. They may appear 'bold' now, but within 25 years, those same buildings will look tired and worm. Oftentimes, the contemporary structure is constructed with concrete.

True. They aren't exactly built to last. Churches with stone and brick facades always look lovely. I have seen a few with orange brick from the 60's, but the main problem with them is that they are "in the round."

It's expensive to use good material - marble, oak (for pews), granite - but it lasts, and when used well and effectively, is very beautiful. Marble lasts a lot longer as a floor than carpet does, that's for sure.

[Desdemona]

What many of them fail to see, however, is that modernist structures are very dated. They may appear 'bold' now, but within 25 years, those same buildings will look tired and worm. Oftentimes, the contemporary structure is constructed with concrete.

True. They aren't exactly built to last. Churches with stone and brick facades always look lovely. I have seen a few with orange brick from the 60's, but the main problem with them is that they are "in the round."

It's expensive to use good material - marble, oak (for pews), granite - but it lasts, and when used well and effectively, is very beautiful. Marble lasts a lot longer as a floor than carpet does, that's for sure.