Historical Events tagged with "architecture debate"
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Prince Charles Critiques National Gallery Extension
Prince Charles publicly criticized the proposed extension to the National Gallery in London, calling it a 'monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend.' This remark sparked a significant debate on the role of the Royal Family in architectural discourse and modern design. The proposed addition aimed to enhance the gallery's infrastructure but faced resistance from various architects and the public. The phrase used by Charles quickly entered popular culture, symbolizing the tensions between tradition and modernity in British architecture.
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