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Originally Posted by mr.x2
Today institutions have the most brilliant sustainable green box, and the contents become more important than the box.
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I'm all for having a sustainable building, but we'd better get something more inspiring than a "green box". I say if a building's iconic architecture can help draw people to the art gallery, who really cares if the building initially overshadows the art. Once people are actually inside and viewing the art, they'll forget all about the building anyways. An iconic building is good marketing in terms of creating a recognizable 'brand'.
Also, what's the deal with the Dalai Lama Centre for Peace and Education? I haven't heard anything about that in a long time and they never update their website regarding the development of an actual building.