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Originally Posted by moon
For me and I am sure many others there is not much more overrated than supposedly "great" or "beautiful" architecture. Obviously to you it is very important but I can't imagine that there are many people who would want to sacrifice cost, functionality and/or safety to get something that supposedly looks cool.
Personally I would much rather see things built that are cost effective, safe and functional much more than something that is "weird" but cutting edge. If you can build it for the same money, safety and functionality and then make it so it satisfies your artist needs than go ahead if not, build me the best building I can get for my money and leave your artist dreams to your paintings you do on your own time.
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So you'd rather not add a creative element to the design process? That's pretty boring, IMO.
Architecture doesn't have to be 'weird' or 'cutting edge'. In fact, architecture includes all the qualities you value in a building - cost effectiveness, safety and functionality - while making it a beautiful, well constructed building from the start. In fact, architecture is becoming an essential component of the marketing / branding of thousands of firms these days.
Good architecture, inlcuding within residential and industrial components, is what seperates good cities from great ones. And I would hope Calgary would strive to become a GREAT city.