Some months ago I was worrying about the possibility that this new structure might finish up with a flat roof as had the new King Ecgbert School. This fear has proved groundless, but the final appearance of the building is bad news: the more substantial complaint remains - about the size of the building and its intrusion on the view.
As for the architecture this is hardly the quality design called for in such a prime site. Despite the large scale of the design there's something prissy about it, lacking in either imagination or adventure, while sticking out in the landscape. From a favourite viewpoint it now hovers over the top of Lenny Hill seeking attention for itself only to irritate and disappoint. And those awful window frames, confirmed as bog standard pvc.
Within a few years this area has received two serious blows to the appeal of the view. It is now clear that the block of appartments is completely out of proportion with the other housing in the area and it is impossible to walk on Blacka Moor without being aware of this. The uglier of the two new structures is the King Ecgbert School a total abomination in design terms. I defy the architect and developers to walk on the moor without blushing!
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