Slog - Comments on Ron Sims On Architecture http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture According to Sims, this building is... "The ugliest building in the world." I really want to know what he thinks is the most beautiful building in the world.... Copyright 2008 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:19:19 -0800 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:26:49 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by NaFun It's strikingly hideous, that's for sure. It looks like HR Geiger and LEGO had a miscarriage.

]]> NaFun http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788949 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788949 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:23:43 -0800 Comment by Dougsf I kinda like it.

]]> Dougsf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788956 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788956 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:28:08 -0800 Comment by matthew fisher wilder @1, i want your lolbabiez

]]> matthew fisher wilder http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788960 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788960 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:30:24 -0800 Comment by monkey It's just dirty and run down. I think it's kind of cool.

]]> monkey http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788964 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788964 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:31:33 -0800 Comment by me Love it.

]]> me http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788966 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788966 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:32:04 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle It's kind of fun. Makes me think of bees in a hive.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788967 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788967 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:32:22 -0800 Comment by Jude Fawley I think that building was designed by Dozci, who wrote the cool book "The Power of Limits" - could be wrong though.

]]> Jude Fawley http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788971 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788971 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:34:08 -0800 Comment by NapoleonXIV Ah, yes. The Klingon High Command building.

Hopefully the next one can dispense with the skybridge.

]]> NapoleonXIV http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788976 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788976 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:36:00 -0800 Comment by maxsolomon the skybridge is what makes it unbearable.

the ban roll-on building on second & seneca (spring?) is substantially worse, because it is boring.

]]> maxsolomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788982 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788982 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:41:49 -0800 Comment by maxsolomon oh, yeah: how is the beehive WORSE than the cheap-ass JAIL across the street? the skybridge is for transporting prisoners to the courthouse - it is an architectural manifestation of the prison industrial complex that throttles this nation.

]]> maxsolomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788985 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788985 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:43:25 -0800 Comment by K Bastard. I rather like the thing.

Of course, I'm one of the nuts that also thinks that the Boston City Hall is absolutely awesome.

]]> K http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788997 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c788997 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:51:41 -0800 Comment by COMTE Reminds me of a building I took classes in at Central Washington U. - same elongated hexagonal windows & cross-hatching exterior support features, so guessing was probably designed by the same architect.

]]> COMTE http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789002 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789002 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:54:13 -0800 Comment by mr. ryan I thought that was the jail for the longest time

]]> mr. ryan http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789003 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789003 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:54:59 -0800 Comment by King Ron Ron won't be happy until we build him a castle and start addressing him as "King Ron." Ron is too busy trying to build something as his legacy vs. doing any actual real work for the county.

]]> King Ron http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789006 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789006 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:58:04 -0800 Comment by Justin I agree with Sims. That building is fucking hideous.

]]> Justin http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789018 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789018 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:12:34 -0800 Comment by Gitai Ron Sims has obviously never been to Zagreb.

]]> Gitai http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789022 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789022 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:19:07 -0800 Comment by unPC Hey it will only cost us $200 or $300 million or so to get a more aesthetically leasing building. Let's make all government buildings disposable, so we can have pretty, pretty buildings!

]]> unPC http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789052 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789052 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:36:51 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Hmm. Why not use the money to buy some more bus service for Seattle instead of building a "new" building?

The Sonics want a new building too - ain't gonna happen.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789057 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789057 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:40:32 -0800 Comment by jezbian as someone who works in that building (just behind the trees in the picture) i think it could definitely use some help if it sticks around - the air circulation in there is HORRENDOUS, as are the bathrooms - the 'water saving' motion sensor faucets don't work worth a shit, among other things.

oh and Elections (the department for which i work) is definitely moving to Renton in December. any of you anti-car & viaduct/pro-transit folks want to figure out a way to get TO renton FROM seattle every morning in a manner that doesn't require me to be on the road 2.5 hours before my work time and a 1 mile walk in the rain? currently there aren't even any carpools or vanpools that go that way. yes, i've checked.

]]> jezbian http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789067 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789067 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:51:06 -0800 Comment by mike that building is amazing and a precursor to h+de m's prada in tokyo as well as foster's times square project.

]]> mike http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789086 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789086 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:13:39 -0800 Comment by switzerblog Ah, yes, the Mudede crush on square buildings. Square - already perfect. Else, an abomination (unless it's boobies).

]]> switzerblog http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789120 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789120 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:26:14 -0800 Comment by N in Seattle It's in the same city as EMP, and Ron thinks this is the ugliest building in the world?

That's like picking Suzuki as the 2001 MVP when he wasn't even the best (or second-best, or third-best) player on his own team.

]]> N in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789133 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789133 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:48:41 -0800 Comment by Mike of Renton @18

That gives me an idea. Sims and the rest of the admin types can move into the Key after the Sonics are gone.

]]> Mike of Renton http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789148 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789148 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:17:08 -0800 Comment by The Baron It's fucking horrible. Is Charles actually defending it here?

]]> The Baron http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789160 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789160 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:59:37 -0800 Comment by homage to me The ugliest in the world? Hmmm. Let me introduce you to the People's Storage building on Leary Way between Ballard and Fremont. You will be brought to your knees, Mr. Sims.

]]> homage to me http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789178 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789178 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:43:02 -0800 Comment by rb After many, many trips to Russia, where Soviet architects did a real number on most of the country, I can say with some certainty, that, as far as I have seen, this is the fuckin' ugliest building in the world. I will be there with a big ol' martini to salute the day they dynamite it. Sad thing is, the way things are going in Seattle these days, they will build something far larger and far more hideous.

]]> rb http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789190 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789190 Architecture Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:22:14 -0800 Comment by Maggie I wish UW's Sieg Hall looked as good as the building Sims dislikes downtown.

]]> Maggie http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789243 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789243 Architecture Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:37:31 -0800 Comment by Kristin Bell It is almost so ugly that it is kinda pretty.

]]> Kristin Bell http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789247 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789247 Architecture Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:54:38 -0800 Comment by Sean Ron Sims performed a miracle in bringing light rail to Seattle. He may well be Jesus fucking Christ. He deserves more than this hideous tangle of concrete. It looks like something a cat coughed up.

And to the pissant haters? Fuck all you all.

]]> Sean http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789254 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789254 Architecture Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:18:52 -0800 Comment by WenG This picture is a rather neutral view. It's uglier close up. From this angle, you can't see the wiggly sculpture on the jail-facing side. The sculpture serves as a greeter, before you step inside to get a dog license.

]]> WenG http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789261 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789261 Architecture Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:00:36 -0800 Comment by Jude Fawley Nice photo, Maggie. How things have changed... and not changed.

The worst thing about Sieg to me is inside - I remember the space as weird and claustrophobic. Also, whenever I saw the sign "Sieg Hall" I thought of the Nazi salute.

]]> Jude Fawley http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789262 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789262 Architecture Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:01:52 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways It's a great building!

It's a building with texture and dimension.

I suppose Ron prefers the gawdawful city building up the street (where you pay your light bill.) It's fucking hideous.

Or the soviet style new Math building at Seattle Central...

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789281 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789281 Architecture Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:26:02 -0800 Comment by Deacon Seattle I like it as well.

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]]> Bellevue Ave http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789331 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/ron_sims_on_architecture#c789331 Architecture Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:41:30 -0800 Comment by news release junkie For all you architecture buffs, the Mayor is looking for a new member for his Landmarks Preservation Board if interested.

http://www.seattle.gov/news/detail.asp?ID=7638&dept=40


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