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Originally Posted by Purpdust

This argument has been and will be going on for ever.

Architecture has 2 major philosophies
1) Fit for Purpose design - Mies (Ludwig Mies van der Rohe) is sort of the father of this movement (from what I remember of my university days). In this design philosophy the intended purpose will dictate the shape and design. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_Mies_van_der_Rohe

2) Form over function - with this philosophy the beauty of the building/structure takes precedence of what is happening inside it. Frank Lloyd Wright is a good example.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Lloyd_Wright

Now, most architects will fall within the many shades of gray between the two extremes. With just this rendering, I see elements of the fit for purpose design. When more information is released of the interior design we will know more. I also believe that this ownership group is more concerned about getting a venue that works and provides the revenues they need to complete with other markets. They do not strike me as people concerned with creating a building that will also be a work of art. This is just my opinion.

/professormosby