Yeah, this is a big problem. I think to pursue this kind of revitalization it would have to be a Manifesto promise, generate a mandate, and then the government pursuing this would have to explore the how. Figure out the roadblocks, trigger referendums where needed. I’m sure the public would vote in line so long as it isn’t stupid.
This would allow them to deal with the roadblocks at least a little more… Spartan. I’m not really sure to be honest though, it’d depend on the roadblocks specifically.
These socialist soviet era obsessed people would need to be shown that they are a minority at every stage possible i think.
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We have plenty of beautiful buildings yet to restore. Aiding charities such as national trust etc and also making it more affordable for the average family to visit to encourage them to value and respect that aspect of our history and culture would be a good start. Helping our struggling historical churches that small communities are trying to fund.
buildings and open spaces do contribute greatly to our well being in life. Ugly, badly planned buildings similarly bring out the negative we all have in us. It’s a great intention. thanks for pointing this out.
Who decides what is beautiful? Your wonderful cathedral is another’s Gothic monstrosity. The clean lines of art-deco are another’s bland ‘Odeon-Cunard’. No doubt there was somebody in 14th century Canterbury saying, “I don’t like that. Wattle and daub was good enough for my father and it’s good enough for me.”
Architecture will always disappoint those it is built for.
On a side issue, it would cost more to make Britain Beautiful again, but it would provide for more skilled jobs. Plus no one visits the UK to see our newbuilds or our mediocre skyscrapers.
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Hold up.
I have to argue with a no here. I think we need to reintroduce protection for greenbelt land and build up not out. That being said, yes we need to conserve our architectual herritage, but also celebrate the modern. Look at the Gerkin. It is an example of modern architectural practices and deserves to be seen in the UK. Just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean you get to redefine what architecture means.
Certainly I would go so far as to say that there are some incredibly important feets of architecture in the UK that must be protected, but it needs to be age exempt by which I mean that Stone Henge and the HSBC building are both clasified as examples of architecture in the first instance with degrees of importance added from there.
I can see your point where modern structures already exist in big cities, but Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and it anoyes me every time I walked past Holyrood. It’s such a stupid blot on the landscape that looks out of place in that city.
Modern buildings in medium sized towns just tend to look like blocks with no thought put into them because they don’t get many visitors and don’t have many wealthy residents. It’s a shame to ruin the landscape and culture of a British town like that because it’s still a British town where British people have to live.
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Went not post a policy trip how up Hollyrude. And replace it with a permanent building?
