Jul
05
2006
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Old Bar now has a supermarket and the only design they could think of
was a square box which looks like cardboard. Perhaps this was the intentional theme….to remind us of the packaging material for the tins of food lining the isles.
I think architecture should reflect something of ourselves and our aspirations…and sadly if this does it means ‘big barn’ profit at the expense of the soul of the people. There is no thought of how the people would respond to such ugliness. And I’m guilty too, as I will probably shop there instead of driving the 17 kms to the nearest shop like I do now…but I will feel unwell just walking into that box!
On the other hand have humans lost their abilities to build great spaces?
or even pleasing spaces. Certainly in Australia this seems to be the case.
Although, after seeing the York Minster in England I guess anything will seem poorly designed. I think good architectural design is important for our health and our attitude to where we live.We have a local council to look after these things, but they have failed us with this building.
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| New abhorrent Bi-Lo building at Old Bar |
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| The York minster…full of human soul |
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