I know what you mean
There is something about a lot of modern architecture which just seems to be perpetually bland and functional. Either that or it goes in completely the opposite direction and looks crass and vulgar.
(LongJohnBaldry, Tue 11 Jan 2011, 14:31, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

I like some modern architecture
but what really looks awful is when they try to get a new building to blend in by copying an older style. I don't know why but it never seems to work.
(Zoz prayed for twink on, Tue 11 Jan 2011, 14:43, Reply)

because they use cheaper tackier materials
and everything is done by machine, not by hand.

[says the expert in architecture and construction law.]
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 11 Jan 2011, 14:44, Reply)

I'm not sure they could really build them the same way
even if they did do it all by hand with the same materials. I'm guessing that building regs weren't all that when most period houses were built.
(Zoz prayed for twink on, Tue 11 Jan 2011, 14:49, Reply)