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Re:Why people hate contemporary architecture (2017) by robocat on Saturday June 20, 2020 @08:04PM (#23588519)
> a simple form insert into a concrete form can create any desired ornamentation

I usually find that extremely ugly. It is simple to do, and there are heaps of examples around, but it is usually done into a flat rectilinear surface so doesn’t add much beauty. Forms are often repetitive, but even when the pattern varies over the complete surface it usually lacks any real style IMHO.

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Re:Why people hate contemporary architecture (2017) by gibsonf1 on Saturday June 20, 2020 @09:29PM (#23588937)
For sure, it can be done in an ugly way, as can most things. It can also be done incredibly well - I know of a great sculptor who is focused on using forms to create sculpture with concrete - but this would be on the extremely good side of the scale.
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