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Subject: 
Proposals for New Metro Terminus Station Facade
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lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk
Date: 
Fri, 17 Nov 2000 19:26:18 GMT
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Though the architectural heritage of the Georgian Facade of the Metro
Terminus is appreciated, due to its poor state of repair it has been decide
to replace it.

The architects model of the new terminus is now on display at
http://www.thewilkesfamily.freeserve.co.uk/newmetroterminus.htm

This sweeping glass and steel structure is in keeping with the main platform
section of the Metro Terminus Station


This is your opportunity as a citizen of Metro City to voice your opinions
on the new terminus.

Regards
Lawrence
Mayor of Metro City

Cool Lego Site of the Week Oct 24, 2000



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  Re: Proposals for New Metro Terminus Station Facade
 
"lawrence wilkes" <lawrence@thewilkesf...rve.co.uk> wrote in message news:G46oLC.2wB@lugnet.com... (...) decide (...) Looks fantastic! Excellent use of the bulk windows (how many do you have now?) I vote for the facelift. Huw (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk)
  Re: Proposals for New Metro Terminus Station Facade
 
"lawrence wilkes" <lawrence@thewilkesf...rve.co.uk> wrote in message news:G46oLC.2wB@lugnet.com... (...) decide (...) Looks fantastic! Excellent use of the bulk windows (how many do you have now?) I vote for the facelift. Huw (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk)
  Re: Proposals for New Metro Terminus Station Facade
 
(...) To be honest, I'm of mixed feelings. I think the new facade, while *extremely* ingenious technically, lacks some of the warmth and panache of the current Georgian facade. I am very impressed by the engineering feats of the rounded corner, and (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk)
  Re: Proposals for New Metro Terminus Station Facade
 
(...) Architecturally ingenious but I'd rather keep the Georgian facade. And I bet Prince Charles would say the same. Andrew (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk)

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