[Diddle E. Squat]

Good points. I do wonder, though, if the new building(s) ultimately DO need to have a bit of uniqueness and boldness, so as to be an improvement, rather than simply a replacement. Of course that is a very fine line to tread.

[Diddle E. Squat]

Here's a spoof that gives some insight into "architect-think". All that is missing is a discussion of how the design integrates various PC themes.

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RATE MY COUSIN'S TOOL SHED

like it a lot. the "x"'s on the doors are reminiscent of the exposed structural bracing of the john hancock and bank of china. the window is also a nice addition i feel. there was alot of controvewrsey about the choice of green for the accenting of the ornamental detailing, but i think over the years that this tool shed has really grown into the color and now we wouldn't be able to imagine it without the green.

i know others have complained about the rather stubby appearance of this single story structure, and true it doesn't really soar into the sky, but i think it is tall enough for this back yard, i mean this isn't central park we're talking about, this is my cousin's back yard and a two story tool shed would just look too tall and out of place.

how would you rate this modern beauty?

over all i give a 7/10, it might have looked better with a spire or two to help accentuate its verticality, but nothing too large. and the night time lighting scheme, with just one measley motion-detector activated security light, is a little dissappointing

[finnman69]

Of course that is a very fine line to tread.

It's easy for me to be critical as I care vrey much so that a well designed design is built downtown. I also admit this is maybe the most complex and difficult design problem ever faced. How do you design something that pleases everyone?