Christine Murray

摘要

Where were the Hillingdon planners when it came to the Gatefold building at the Vinyl Factory? With significant changes made after planning to its cladding, colour and materials, the result is a disfigured project disowned by its mother - Studio Egret West - and scantly defended by its midwife -delivery architect Frank Reynolds Architects. The Gatefold building changed hands after winning planning, leading to a new client and a revised brief. Its final form is a shadow of what it was supposed to be. The quality of its execution certainly does not reflect well on any of those involved, including contractor Willmott Dixon.