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I don't want anyone this idiotic genetically contributing to the future of our species.

I really like that home, and would love to see more designs like this in STL. But, then again, I'm also a fan of the nasty homes in Galight Square.



Some new "loft-style" homes are being built on the 4300 block of Washington - I think a few homes like this would really complement that neighborhood well...

ToastedRavioli wrote:... so what is it?

stlmike wrote:Why does everyone keep calling everything that isn't Victorian, Gothic, or Classical "modern"? This is not modern architecture.

I guess you could call it crappy architecture

I do not associate Frank Lloyd Wright with Corbusier they are far different in architecture with geometric ornamentation with FLW and a Pruett Igoe with Corbusier and Carbrini Greens. Mies Van Der Rohe did a great job with the New York skyscraper. I agree with the idea of not fully liking a whole school of architecture.



Post-Modernism does seem to bring back the details.

This is a case of either you love it or you hate it. I wish those that hate it would take a closer look. The colors of the structure blend in great, reflecting the base colors of surounding structures...the white, charcoal grey and red brick, used in a way that pleasingly balances the usage of those colors in relation to its neighbors. Obviously, artistically well thought out, and successful, if just in that thought alone. I think it's a great design that adds in-your-face pizzaz to the neighborhood.

There are many differen divisions within "modern architecture" and Wright definately is one of a kind. It's hard to really place him. Just one of the reasons he is so great.

Perhaps once the construction fence is down and the front area cleared away it will make more sense, but this structure is too discordant too me. Marmar, I see what you're saying about the colors and they are well thought out. But perhaps this building would look better if its coloring stood on it's own? The matching color pallette draws your attention even more to the scale and geometry differences.

I can appreciate post-modern architecture, but from the picture I think it looks a little goofy...that being said, it represents an openness and adventerous spirit I'd like to see more of in St. Louis. In other words, I might not want to live next door to it, but I wouldn't mind driving by it every day.

The one thing I don't like about that building is the way it breaks the building-line on the left.