An oast house-inspired dwelling in Kent chosen by the Royal Institute of British Architects as the winner of 2017's House of the Year competition came under fire in this week's comments update.
Roast house: RIBA's selection of the Caring Wood residence by British architects James Macdonald Wright and Niall Maxwell as the best house of 2017 failed to inspire Dezeen readers this week, who did not hold back with their critique of the property.
Graeme Doctor just couldn't get excited about the winner:  "Wealthy client with enormous plot builds a giant house. Big whoop. The only thing notable thing about it, other than its extraordinary wastefulness, is how ugly it is."
"The winner leaves me cold for the second year in a row. Just too big for me. Overblown," lamented Adrian Chaffey "It's crass in many ways. As are RIBA for showcasing this type of architecture as worthy of adulation. They should try harder" added Marcoloco.
Barry also felt RIBA had missed a trick with its choice: "While I appreciate that the winner is unique, I don't think there is much that can be taken from it for 'everyday' residential architecture which should, in my opinion, be what the competition is about."
"Caring Wood is a classic example of pampered mannerist self-indulgence. What a very silly, very unworthy design." underlined Stephen Games
"I'd love to buy this home someday just to demolish it." joked Brous23.
Chris D seemed to be the...