Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Thought for the day – Is this Britain's ugliest building


A thought I often have, after hacking through London on the way home is just before I reach the Blackwall Tunnel, is this block of flats that hove into view on the junction with Commercial Road and the tunnel approach the most hideous in Britain.

Even Arlingtion looks warm and friendly in comparison.

6 comments:

  1. Looks like Balfron Tower http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balfron_Tower ,designed (and briefly live in) by that nice Mr Goldfinger. Some far worse ones down Kidbrooke way.

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  2. For the 'ugliest' building, try the indoor market in Birmingham

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  3. Yes but they are'nt slap on the seafront-Arlington House is the first thing you see as you enter Margate and it is like a slum in the sky.I hope that tesco can revamp that whole area....

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  4. Found your blog by mistake, but had to comment. This was my area growing up. I appreciate this form of sculpture both as a defining part of my childhood landscape, and a snapshot of social history. What a shame it is now looked upon as a hideous blight on the picturesque drive to Margate.
    Perth - Aus

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  5. Don't knock it old son, you should have seen the buildings it replaced. Lived in St Leonards Rd 53 years ago and believe me it's an improvement!

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