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Bold moves in architecture are not always received warmly. Some buildings grow on people and others are not that fortunate. Many edifices that were hated by the public in the past are now landmarks. One even made it to the list of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
So, here are some of the world?s most debated buildings:
1. The Portland Building, Oregon, United States
Portland Building – Photograph by Holly Hayes
The Portland Municipal Services Building was designed by Michael Graves. Graves won the bid for the project owing to his low-budget proposal. He aimed to design it for everyday workers of the city government. When the postmodern block building was opened in 1982, the public did not affectionately receive it. The costly renovations are the reason city officials are currently contemplating the building?s future. 2. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum – Photography: Flickr user Aglez the city guy
Jason Statham?s movie, The Mechanic, took advantage of the museum?s fame. In an action scene, you could see the chase along the never-ending spiral path that the edifice is famous for. The museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, was criticized for being built merely for the sake of architecture. Not serving the purpose of the museum was the reason behind the criticism, as the curved walls weren?t suitable for displaying the non-curved paintings.
3. Sagrada Familia, Barcelona,...