| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Tombstone Blues |
Posted - 29/01/2008 : 19:33:47
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/generalnews/display.var.1999844.0.conservation_groups_attack_plans_to_demolish_landmark_brighton_building.php
Another victory for the developers . . . |
| 10 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Edwin the Scot |
Posted - 26/02/2008 : 16:44:22
The Argus reports that the Council is not allowing the demolition. |
| fartin1976 |
Posted - 11/02/2008 : 13:49:47
Its always going to be difficult to save old buildings as developers have to be pay VAT on materials for a renovation but not on a new build. This goes against all government policy on sustainability as well…but that is no surprise is it! |
| Horseman7 |
Posted - 03/02/2008 : 00:23:45
Vermin was prepared to use the original facade.
Happy developing.
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| Miriam Binder |
Posted - 01/02/2008 : 20:04:12
It was a wonderful building, full of surprising little twists and turns. Maybe it wouldn't have been straight forward ... adapting the interior space that is ... but an architect worth his/her salt could have done it. |
| Daveb |
Posted - 01/02/2008 : 19:49:17
It is a shame to see it go.
I suspect the layout frontage was not suitable or profitable to just adapt into flats. They could not cram enough in. I have never been inside but I imagine there are a lot of very high ceilings which waste the space.
Maybe it is best that it is replaced rather than just see it rot away. |
| B.O.B. |
Posted - 01/02/2008 : 07:21:29
Another faceless cheapbuild block of flats to add to all the rest in Brighton & Hove. |
| long time no see |
Posted - 29/01/2008 : 21:40:11
quote:
Originally posted by Miriam Binder
So much for our heritage. Eastern Europe is so much better at preserving the grace and beauty of past architecture. We will live to regret this.
We can not stop it.
Land and Housing Over Rule Everything
these days.
Life In The City. |
| Dingo |
Posted - 29/01/2008 : 20:42:49
Very sorry to see it move.
Very sorry to see it demolished. It was a great hospital. |
| Miriam Binder |
Posted - 29/01/2008 : 20:16:10
So much for our heritage. Eastern Europe is so much better at preserving the grace and beauty of past architecture. We will live to regret this. |
| long time no see |
Posted - 29/01/2008 : 19:42:51
Most knew this was on the cards. |
