RAF Museum Unveils the Battle of Britain Beacon
 

Very cool.

Looking at that makes me think just of the BoB :rolleyes: seriously, I said this when I first saw the plans and I still stand by and say that it looks like a crock of shit. They could have designed something that at least made you think of the 1940's, I don't know, a design that looked like a comm's tower or something. Inside it doesn't look too bad, but I really detest this design.

1st: I kinda like it and I guess they need more exhibition space too.

2nd: They are nuts!
I've been there, and this really is not the neighborhood for such a huge(tall) building. It just wont fit.


I just realised: Isn't that the place where they have the wright factory right now?

As an urban planner I'm stunned how invasive this design is and as posters already said: It's a very modern design that does not fit the interior utilization nor the intended exterior representation. The view from the motorway makes it look like a new nuclear power-plant being constructed there, not like it had anything to do with aviation or the Battle of Britain.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/...70_468x599.jpg


These monuments are much more appealing and iconic, IMHO:
http://marsartifacts.tripod.com/batt...n_memorial.jpg

http://www.jasonineurope.com/images/...0-%20Small.jpg

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/resources.../?type=display

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/14/19...75359b0f1d.jpg


On a personal note: What message do they want to send, creating yet another memorial for a battle that happened 60 years ago?

What, the BoB was in 1950? :grin: :oops: :lol:

matters, lots...

So, you agree with me, I guess. ;)

BoB Beacon
 

Looking at it, I'm reminded of a propeller. Has anyone heard what it is supposed to look like, or represent?

binky9

Sorry, Brits, that's just hideous. A memorial, yes. That monstrosity, no way. Much too modern and has no symbolism.

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