On Sep 23, 5:40*pm, Miles Bader wrote:
Bruce writes:
Thanks. *I agree. *That will be excellent.

Decent Urban Fabric 1:Concrete Commies 0

Unfortunately, the replica "Arch" would be a concrete structure.

Hmm? *It sounds like they're using a lot of the original stone (which
was recovered from a riverbed)...

Anyway, the problem is not concrete. *Concrete is a fantastic building
material, with an ancient provenance (first used extensively by the
romans!). *There are obviously many many excellent buildings made of
concrete.

The problem was clueless and dogmatic '60s worship of modernity
("newer _must_ be better, there is no exception!") being used to justify
bad architecture and planning, and the mindless destruction of anything
not fitting the fad of the moment.

Thank you. I agree. It is not, primarily, about the material.
Concrete can be used most effectively. My issue is with the mentality
that gave us Westway, Euston Station, and Centre Point. For what type
of humans where these structure built.

Contrast these with the “new” Liverpool Street, or the original St
Pancras. They lift the soul and speak of grandeur.

IMHO it is a pity that St Pancras, and now Paddington could not be
given the same treatment as Liverpool St.

IMHO concrete was used effectievly in some of the Jubilee Line
Extension Stations. Westminster is airy and feels spacious.