Before I start my
rant let me give you a little information because a little research goes along
way (Yes, I mean you people commenting on TMZ’s image”. The above picture is of
The Cloud. It HASN’T been built yet. It’s due to start construction in 2013 in
Seoul, South Korea.
Now that you have a
little information let’s start the ranting.
Americans are up in
arms over this design and I can understand why but at the same time I don’t
care if they’re up in arms. Let me explain before you start sharpening your
pitch forks.
It would be one thing
if The Cloud was being built on US soil but it’s not. It’s being built half way
around the world. It’s not exactly rubbing it in anyone’s face; most Americans
will never even see the building. Also keep in mind the drawing for this
building have been floating around Europe for a few months now and nobody made
the connection until the images were released in the states.
I’ll admit when I
first saw the above image I was a little shocked. But who wouldn’t be with TMZ’s
headline “Intentional or unfortunate mistake?” But after I did a little research
about the concept and saw ALL the images available my opinion quickly changed.
I actually really
like the design now. In my opinion architecture is like great art, it should
make you feel something. After all the comments it’s clear this building makes
a lot of people feel a lot of things.
Forgetting the design
for a second. I love the concept behind the building it’s meant to be two
building connected by clouds. On top of “the clouds” is green space which is a
perfect for such a busy city where space is at a premium.
Now back to my rant.
I have an issue with some people’s stance on the cloud tower. And it’s an issue
that spreads further then just this topic. That issue is...The world doesn’t revolve
around America.
Yes, it was a horrible
day in your history, and it effected the people of many nations, you have made it “your history”. It doesn’t bring up the same
emotions in other nationalities as it does in your own. I live in England if I
say 7/7 would you even know what I was talking about? (The day London was
attacked by suicide bomber on public transport)
Different people have
different perspectives. Take the White House for example. American’s fill with
pride when they see it. I’m Canadian when I see it, I think of it on fire in
the war of 1812. Different perspectives and everyone is entitled to their own.
Personally I hope the
architect doesn’t change the design. He designed it with something totally
different in mind. So get over yourself. Your constitution gives you freedom of
speech and ideas. The architect should have the freedom of expressionism. And
you’re free to feel about it however you want and I’m free to rant about the
little things that tick me off. Like the US media choosing the most Twin Town
like image to show. Slow news day?
As always stay safe
and keep your pitch fork sharpened.
Love,
The Honest Bitch
xoxoxo
