"I want to dislike it because it's Heatherwick. But I love it"
The unusual windows of a new hotel opened as part of Heatherwick Studio's overhaul of a former grain silo building in Cape Town sparked a mixed bag of reactions in this week's comments update.
Embrace the bulge: Thomas Heatherwick's use of bulging glass windows for The Silo hotel in Cape Town led to a row about their practicality among readers.
"Someone needs to explain the rationale behind the pillowed glass." said spadestick.
"Indeed, externally look impressive, internally they break down the impressive views." added Brendon Micheletti.
"I was surprised by how beautiful the windows are up close and inside." countered RomanHans.
Chris MacDonald couldn't help but admire the project: "I want to dislike it because it's Heatherwick. But I love it." "Finally a renovation perfectly showcasing the past, present and future in all aspects." agreed an impressed Andre.
This reader's search was over:
Would you stay at the Silo Hotel" Have your say in the comments section ?
Trained eye: Sergey Makhno Architects' realistic renderings of a proposed residence set in Ukraine's Carpathian Mountains drew a mixed response this week.
"I love it! Such a Zen quality to it. A retreat that has the comforts we are used to but allows one to escape and reconnect with the self." asserted Igor Pismenksky.
"I'm all for zen, but this is bleak." retorted a defiant trillian.
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