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Brandonjh2 t1_jdkp1p3 wrote

Reply to comment by fronthacker in NEW: Massive police presence at former Key Bridge Marriott as county condemns building by 22304_selling

But what about the people who like 80s style more than mid century? Or what if we focus on buildings providing value to the community instead of trying to get shit to fit peoples architectural preferences?

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fronthacker t1_jdmxy1a wrote

I get it, taste is a matter of taste. But it's not an accident that some cities are regarded as more beautiful than others. It comes down to artistic styles, beau arts, French revival, etc, etc. "80's style" what architectural style would that be?

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Brandonjh2 t1_jdn25mj wrote

1980s DC

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fronthacker t1_jdp70wk wrote

Respectfully, that doesn't answer the question

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Brandonjh2 t1_jdpjusg wrote

Architectural style should not matter, buildings serve a purpose for the community. We shouldn’t over complicate the issue by trying to make any city fit anyones criteria of “beautiful”. What would be beautiful is a city that prioritizes the needs of the people over a small minorities design preferences.

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fronthacker t1_jds7s5d wrote

I completely disagree. However, you seem to be making a socialist "build for the people" type of argument. And now we're debating economic systems

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Brandonjh2 t1_jds9tuh wrote

I know you disagree, you think a shitty building filled with squatters shouldn’t be torn down because you like the look of it. I think that’s dumb

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fronthacker t1_jdszlnd wrote

Architecture can be fun to learn about. Lots of cool examples in DC

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