Concrete is not pumped through "holes." The little circles are called form ties. "Holes in the wall to indicate where the concrete was pumped?" As an architect, I wonder why Lileks has been tasked with architectural criticism while clearly not understanding basic construction practices. "Abstract shapes that give no indication as to their function?" Huh? The spacious roof deck with playground equipment was a wide-open respite within a city environment, which is sorely lacking for urban kids. The innovative, cascading interior ramp to the upper level brought joy to our toddlers each day as they raced to their classrooms. ![]() Lileks drools: "A boring first floor that turns its back to the street?" We thought the floor plan was gracious and innovative. My wife spent 20 years working at the YWCA of Minneapolis, loved the interior environment, and both of our sons spent all of their preschool years in the early education program. ![]() Should we care?" Yes, we should, and we do. Speaking of brutalism: James Lileks trashed the downtown YWCA building in his article that ran with the online headline, "One of the ugliest buildings in downtown Minneapolis will likely be demolished. Opinion editor's note: Star Tribune Opinion publishes letters from readers online and in print each day.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |