In 1984 the then Prince Charles called a proposed modern-style extension to the National Gallery ‘a monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend.’
'Another monstrous carbuncle is the 'new' Lloyds building. Richard Rogers was inspired by the oil rigs in the North Sea; allegedly. 'Form follows function' and all that trendy drivel. What is not generally known is the dining room and the board room from the old building are faithfully reproduced inside the new building. I wonder why!'
'JD' comments:
'Another monstrous carbuncle is the 'new' Lloyds building. Richard Rogers was inspired by the oil rigs in the North Sea; allegedly. 'Form follows function' and all that trendy drivel. What is not generally known is the dining room and the board room from the old building are faithfully reproduced inside the new building. I wonder why!'