Should Liverpool build 'L.A.' type Skyscrapers?

[IllmaticScouser]

whatever happened to good architecture

[Waterways]

whatever happened to good architecture

Open your eyes. Beetham West. the stainless Alexandra Tower, The Wedges, Unity 1 and 2, the new Museum. Even the unique Capital Building, which needs a colourful re-clad to become world-renowned. In London the Ghurkin, etc

[Waterways]

I hate glass, its ugly.

I love it. Liverpool built the world first metal framed glass curtain walled building - 1864. It is of the city - it is ours.

[Spike]

Its still ugly.

We need better buildings than this rubbish that is going up.

[Spike]

whatever happened to good architecture

I agree mate. Some real shockers getting built now, pig ugly.

[Max]

I like Beetham West. Don't like the sandbox, the Echo or the Unity though.

[wsteve55]

I think the mix of old,and new, look great! Many people from outside the city,that I've met on my travels,think so too! Some "ex-pat's" are sad that we've lost buildings like the sailors home,etc,but think the city appears more dynamic, with the new architecture! I must admit,when the "Cloud" was first suggested,I was horrified,but gave the idea some thought! I considered that it was, the 21st century,and also that other "classic" buildings like the "Liver" building,were criticised,in their time,and decided that if you're going to do it,go for it,....then it was scrapped!

[lindylou]

That's what I like about our new buildings - they make Liverpool dynamic as you say.

The new museum I won't judge too much yet until I've been inside to see it. I have a feeling it will be fab inside and the views overlooking the river and waterfront will be great.

The black buildings are going to be real smart too. I like the wedge looking like a huge liner.

[Spike]

I dont think it looks Dynamic? Pig Ugly Yes

[Waterways]

That's what I like about our new buildings - they make Liverpool dynamic as you say.

Spot on the pair of you. Outsiders are impressed. The Shanghai Tower, if and when built at Central Docks, should really add some height and quality. We need a big slam them type of building.The tallest in Europe. One which is world renowned.

[lindylou]

I dont think it looks Dynamic? Pig Ugly Yes

Spike, they're not that bad !!

I think something like St Johns precinct is ugly.

[Waterways]

I think something like St Johns precinct is ugly.

Without doubt.

[Spike]

We need a bomb to blow up a few of those ugly buildings that ruin the skyline.

[wsteve55]

Spike, they're not that bad !!

I think something like St Johns precinct is ugly.

Or the "Royal"hospital!!!

[Spike]

Spike, they're not that bad !!

I think something like St Johns precinct is ugly.

St Johns is ugly I agree, So is the Royal.

I dont see how cramming the waterfront with silly looking towers is making it look better? The Cathedrals are in danger of being blocked. Heading into town the views of the River are already restricted by these silly looking buildings that look like the Transformer toys the kids have.

They are building way to much and are blocking some great views. The fantastic view from the Albert Dock across to the three grace's is now blocked by a lump of rubbishAttachment 16147Attachment 16148Attachment 16149 It is shameful.