From a discussion thread on LinkedIN dated 16 December 2011:
Sorry, I do not "hate" any building, as I am not a 'Style Fascist'. Why should I impose my aesthetic prejudice on others? I would however say that I am bored with flat roofed rendered buildings with a few garden sheds nailed up one side. No, "hate" is what I exclusively reserve for politicians and bankers.
If we'd followed the "haters", the Palace of Westminster would have never been built. Some prominent people of the time “hated” the Gothic Revival.
I admit that Park Hill in Sheffield is not to everyone's taste (and not to mine) but the point is that it is to someone's taste. "Hate" is a very strong and dangerous word but I appreciate that this is just a bit of fun to while away the hours waiting for the economy to get better.
I am also so bored with Planners imposing their aesthetic prejudices on Architects. That is probably why some buildings are "hated"? Let Architects do what they are trained to do and let Planners colour in maps.
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