Stunning designs in city deserve to be rewarded

“Derby_Born
Would a more appropriate link than a general article about conservation areas UK wide not have been something specifically about the building and area under discussion?
How about English Heratige's comments within their letter to the planning authority regarding your so dispised 1960's cladding

"English Heritage is supportive and encouraged by the proposed quality of architecture and the urban design benifits of improved connectivity through and beyond the site, the public spaces, the creation of active frontages and a renewed building line along the main routes. We understand the architecture is inspired by the railway
The supporting documentation explains the architecture seeks to reintroduce a sense of movement and light to the site and glazing systems are a key componant of the elevational treatment, we are also mindful the curent proposal includes further glazing to the Ford Street elevation to try and minimise the impact against the adjecent listed buildings"

Seems English Heritage have a better appreciation of "brutalist 1960's space age architecture"”

“"You are welcome to your opinions but it is a pity that such opinions are destroying our historic environment"

Really?
All my personal fault is it now?
Old and modern can quite happily co-exist together, in fact it is what makes cities unique and varied, there are many examples of this in cities around the country, from Bath to Edinburgh and London
Not once have I said I would like to see all historic buildings ripped down or destroyed, or all over shadowed by new modern construction.
You seem to have a real problem understanding what I am saying, choosing only to interpret selected parts of my comments to suit your own bullish opinions whilst ignoring other points and completely ignoring the question I have repeatedly posed to you
In this instance I happen to think the new office block compliments the surrounding area as a whole. You disagree, fair enough but providing random unrelated examples of different buildings in different locations is not proving any point, given that each location and conservation area and development is unique and has to be assessed on its own merits, as was done during the application and planning subsequently approved - or are you saying the relevant bodies where not consulted at planning stage and therefore unable to offer an opinion?”

“The link I provided is entirely relevant, it is about Conservation Areas, if you had bothered to read the opening statement you would have realised that it is both relevant to Derby and the Nation as a whole:

"The concept of conservation areas was introduced in England, Wales and Scotland by the Civic Amenities Act 1967. When the legislation was introduced there was widespread public concern over the pace of redevelopment in our historic towns and cities. Today there are over 10,000 conservation areas in the UK (approximately 9,300 in England, 500 in Wales, 650 in Scotland and 60 in Northern Ireland) reflecting the popularity of this legislative tool in identifying and protecting our most valued historic place". As anyone can see from this, it is about CONSERVATION AREAS.”

“Http404, (Rob) I do find your views on "modern architecture" and your comment about "contemporary architecture" rather amusing. I can remember as a child in the 1960s how I was as enthusiastic as you are about what was at the time, being called "Space Age" architecture, I have newspaper cuttings showing similar designs, under the headline "Derby enters the Space Age". The. Link I provided shows a good example of the type of architecture of my childhood "Space Age", the same mish-mash of colours, indeed this building would be very much at home in one of Gerry Anderson's sets.

I have however grown up and see this tin box "contemporary" junk for what it is. I agree with the Civic Society and the conservationists that the building is out of place as it stands so close to a fine Georgian street. You are welcome to your opinions but it is a pity that such opinions are destroying our historic environment. As I have already stated, this building would probably fit into a different area of our city, away from any conservation areas, but it is a blot on the landscape where it is.”

“And what has Winchester got to do with the story, once agin another irrelivent link without answering my question
I note the last paragraph in your quote - "CONTEMPORY or traditional"
Therefore there is no requirement as you seem to demand that new buildings should be designed with a fake Disney-esque mock period frontage
As stated previously in my opinion the new block does indeed compliment the area, the copper cladding complimenting the brick of surrounding properties
This is I state again an opinion not fact

Now answer the question would you prefer this office block or the area of unused derilict land and decaying closed down inlet table buildings that occupied the site previously?

Btw, my name is not Michael, Christopher and if I was getting personal it is because I was subjected to your little Tory troll mates stalking and abuse on an article he has no intention of contributing properly to, I have noticed you two often appear in tandem to shout down anyone who dares question either of you”

“Http404, (Michael) I see you are now getting personal now, how pathetic!
However as far as Conservation Areas are concerned, here are the Government guidelines as to what is and is not an acceptable development within or close to a conservation area:

"New development Often there are development opportunities within conservation areas and here it is essential that new buildings respect the local context in terms of scale, mass or volume, footprint and site layout. The existing urban grain in relation to street pattern, plot size, rhythm, silhouette, materials and local details needs to be fully understood. By taking an informed and creative approach, the quality of a new building should aim to complement its neighbours whether it is of contemporary or more traditional design".

http://tinyurl.com/abcsueu
This 1960s bodge-up does not fit in with the Georgian and Victorian buildings which it overshadows and dominates, this point has already been highlighted by the Conservation Area Committee, who are responsible for looking after our areas of historical value and importance.”

“Christopher
I am well aware of what a conservation area is and the office ock is outside the conservation area
You have once again, by means of posting pointless off topic links avoided the question, did the lnd now occupied by this office building look better in your mind when it was waste ground going to rack ruin and decay?”

“Oh look I have a stalker
John -
Your comment shows how bereft of actual argument you are when all you can do is post groundless inaccurate personal abuse. If you want to see what an internet troll looks like - look in a mirror

Get a life”

“Http404, it was YOU who said that Maxwell Craven has his feet firmly planted in the past, I responded accordingly with a quote from Churchill, also your lack of understanding of conservation areas needed to be addressed. As I said, this copper clad box may look more in plce at a more appropriate location, well away from a conservation area.
Some photos of Gerry Anderson's 1960 imaginary space age cities, this building would not look out of place in a scene from Stingray or Fireball XL5.

http://tinyurl.com/778gzv3”

“You are digressing from the discussion, and your endless quotations are getting more and more off topic
I don't disagree that heritage is important, I never have”