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re: Why is Architecture so Bland Today?
Posted on 2/25/24 at 9:44 am to Hangover Haven
Posted on 2/25/24 at 9:44 am to Hangover Haven
There’s a lot of classic American excitement in your examples. You can see our optimism in those restaurants.
After WW2 we stopped using beauty as a principle in design, and embraced ugliness. I’m guessing this is connected. Most modern designs are visibly oppressive and appear designed to depress everyone who has the misfortune of being in and around them. These buildings don’t inspire any positive emotions. They put you on edge instead.
After WW2 we stopped using beauty as a principle in design, and embraced ugliness. I’m guessing this is connected. Most modern designs are visibly oppressive and appear designed to depress everyone who has the misfortune of being in and around them. These buildings don’t inspire any positive emotions. They put you on edge instead.
This post was edited on 2/25/24 at 9:47 am
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Posted on 2/25/24 at 9:48 am to Lima Whiskey
McDonald's built a new restaurant in Flowood in early 2000's. Has the real arches in the old style.
and Mayor Mary made Sam's alter its design before she approved the permit.
and Mayor Mary made Sam's alter its design before she approved the permit.
This post was edited on 2/26/24 at 6:22 am
Posted on 2/25/24 at 9:52 am to Lima Whiskey
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There’s a lot of classic American excitement in your examples. You can see our optimism in those restaurants.
It's funny that you're mentioning this...
I remember passing through Alec back in the early 80's, headed to Toledo Bend, they still had an old school McDonalds with the golden arches that I was really happy to see. Unfortunately, they tore it down and built an up to date one.
Posted on 2/25/24 at 10:01 am to Lima Whiskey
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After WW2 we stopped using beauty as a principle in design, and embraced ugliness
You think the “nice” designs pictured are pre WWII? I would have guessed later.
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