{"id":2827,"date":"2025-08-08T09:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T09:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/angesfinanciers.org\/?p=2827"},"modified":"2025-08-08T15:08:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T15:08:47","slug":"its-unapologetic-and-i-respect-that-says-commenter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/angesfinanciers.org\/index.php\/2025\/08\/08\/its-unapologetic-and-i-respect-that-says-commenter\/","title":{"rendered":"“It’s unapologetic and I respect that” says commenter"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Steel<\/div>\n

In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing Carmody Groarke’s conversion of a former textile workshop into an office block<\/a> in London.<\/span><\/p>\n

The studio added an extension clad in galvanised steel<\/a> to the roof of the existing grey brick<\/a> structure, which was originally constructed in the 1970s.<\/p>\n

\"Steel<\/a>
Carmody Groarke tops former warehouse in London with steel-clad extension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Always a fan of adaptive reuse”\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Commenters struggled to reach a consensus. “Intelligent, subtle and elegant,” wrote David Foster<\/a>. “It strikes a visual contrast with the surroundings but unexpectedly fits very well with it,” they suggested.<\/p>\n

Also in favour of the design was Markus<\/a>, who said “I absolutely love this beautiful building and believe it shows the way to a quieter, more considered, respectful and sustainable way to treat and design our environments.”<\/p>\n

“It’s unapologetic and I respect that,” commended Prado Sellinger<\/a>. “Always a fan of adaptive reuse,” they added.<\/p>\n

The Discreet Architect<\/a> felt “it is commendable that the existing building was largely retained and extended rather than demolished \u2013 we need more of this.”<\/p>\n

However, not everyone agreed. “Galvanised steel is an unfortunate design choice,” argued Al<\/a>. “It’s cold, joyless and too crisply detailed to be considered ‘industrial’ \u2013 it just looks dated and unattractive.”<\/p>\n

Which side are you on? Join the discussion \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Victorian<\/a>
Studio Bark extends Victorian home in Kent using flatpack U-build system<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Looks like an oversized garden shed”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some Dezeen readers were left unimpressed by a Victorian house that was renovated and extended by Studio Bark in Kent<\/a> using a flatpack U-build<\/a> system and finished with cork panels and timber slats.<\/p>\n

“Is this really cheaper than conventional construction, or does it just look that way?” wondered Karl<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Souji<\/a> also had their doubts, saying: “That extension does not look good now, can’t even think how badly it will age.”<\/p>\n

“I suppose if you’re happy with the back of your lovely Victorian villa looking like an oversized garden shed, then this is probably just the job for you,” sneered Alfred Hitchcock<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Do you agree? Join the discussion \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Cluttered<\/a>
Philippe Starck fills Brach Madrid hotel with “an infinite number of surprising and mysterious objects”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“The housekeeper is crying”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Also causing a stir in the comments section this week was a Madrid hotel designed by French designer Philippe Starck to feel like a home<\/a> with collections of books, photographs, vases and objects displayed throughout the spaces.<\/p>\n

But not everyone was convinced by the concept. “So flea market shopping \u2013 got it,” concluded Robin518<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Nice place, if you like a lot of clutter,” added Ken Steffes<\/a>. “The housekeeper is crying,” contributed Design Junkie.<\/p>\n

However, commenter Franky Four Fingers<\/a> simply wrote “love love love”.<\/p>\n

What do you make of the Madrid hotel? Join the discussion \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Comments update<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dezeen is the world’s most commented architecture and design magazine, receiving thousands of comments each month from readers. Keep up to date on the latest discussions on our comments page<\/a> and subscribe to our weekly Debate newsletter<\/a>, where we feature the best reader comments from stories in the last seven days.<\/em><\/p>\n

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