A near-complete bullet-shaped skyscraper by Kohn Pedersen Fox in Shenzhen generated a debate between readers over phallic architecture in this week's comments update.
Building envy: commenters discussed why architects opt for phallic-shaped architecture such as KPF's 400-metre supertall skyscraper in China, and whether it should matter to those within the industry.
"They are so compensating for something," quipped Mario Guzman.
"For a lack of bullets"" joked Just Chiming In.
"What is this thing with these comments" All from men. Grow up will you," cringed Marmite.
"Kind of weird that the only thing you can imagine when seeing a tall building is a penis. Is that something missing in your life"" wondered a nonplussed Thomas. "Height and girth do not make up for the architecture of human scale made from the best of traditional materials with a nod to golden ratio proportions. I don't see penises, I see blatant ego and power, that?s all," fired back Jackie Pruskin.
Mind for Design applauded the architects for executing their vision: "It's not every day that you see a building this cool looking; I mean, it really does look like a bullet!"
But for one reader, all they saw was a missed opportunity.
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