http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2008/sep/08/heritage.conservation
At least as far as London is concerned, I'm on the side of the developers this time- never though I'd say that.
What on earth is the logic of this? These buildings are quite some distance away from heritage sites. Parliament Square itself is such a shithole traffic island that the anti-war protestor improves it aesthetically.
Unlike in the case of St Paul's, there is no long range view of the building to protect. Or is it that these skyscrapers take away the illusion that it's still the time of Edward The Confessor? It's not as if there aren't tall buildings around anyway.
Yours baffled.
At least as far as London is concerned, I'm on the side of the developers this time- never though I'd say that.
Westminster, London
Site The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's Church were listed in 1987.
Problem Unesco believes several new tower blocks, including the 170-metre Beetham tower in Southwark and a 144m tower at Doon Street, will affect the site. It is annoyed its demands for a buffer zone and a detailed study of the skyline have been ignored.
Tower of London
Site The Norman tower and its 13th-century walls were listed in 1988.
Problem New buildings, such as the 66-storey "shard of glass" tower and a 39-floor tower at Fenchurch Street, will dominate the skyline. Unesco "regrets" the UK has failed to implement a robust buffer zone or an effective local plan. It is threatening to put the tower on its "world heritage in danger" list.
Site The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's Church were listed in 1987.
Problem Unesco believes several new tower blocks, including the 170-metre Beetham tower in Southwark and a 144m tower at Doon Street, will affect the site. It is annoyed its demands for a buffer zone and a detailed study of the skyline have been ignored.
Tower of London
Site The Norman tower and its 13th-century walls were listed in 1988.
Problem New buildings, such as the 66-storey "shard of glass" tower and a 39-floor tower at Fenchurch Street, will dominate the skyline. Unesco "regrets" the UK has failed to implement a robust buffer zone or an effective local plan. It is threatening to put the tower on its "world heritage in danger" list.
Unlike in the case of St Paul's, there is no long range view of the building to protect. Or is it that these skyscrapers take away the illusion that it's still the time of Edward The Confessor? It's not as if there aren't tall buildings around anyway.
Yours baffled.
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