Readers are decrying the decision to scrap Álvaro Siza's design for a new entrance and visitor centre at historic Granada palace the Alhambra in this week's comments update.
Nada for Grenada: Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza has been asked to completely revise his proposal for the UNESCO world heritage site, after a report from the International Council on Monuments and Sites described the designs as "invasive".
"Siza's plan burrowed into the hillside and had a long series of ramps across low lying roofs to step people up to the Alhambra," wrote Stoney, one of many readers angered by the decision.
"It was completely small-scale and so unfussy there's no way any controversy could be on it. There's some power struggle going on here that has nothing to do with the design." "Build it underground. This 'invasive' rhetoric is garbage" agreed Spadestick.
One regular commenter also expressed disappointment over the news:

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E-fail: readers are arguing over a leaked email from Zaha Hadid Architects head Patrik Schumacher, which claimed the open letter sent out by the firm disowning his controversial comments was issued by head of press Roger Howie without permission.
"Poor guy was just doing his job and trying to salvage ZHA's ever declining reputation since the passing of its leader," said Fred.
"This reads like a very badly written break-up letter," added Johan.
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