Aaaaaaaaaaaand here it is in context:
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It is quite... something

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I can't make up my mind whether I like it or not, but I think it would be interesting if this is a sign of ornamentation coming back to architecture.
Beyond that, I don't know! I'm conflicted.
 
I can't make up my mind whether I like it or not, but I think it would be interesting if this is a sign of ornamentation coming back to architecture.
Beyond that, I don't know! I'm conflicted.

Different but I think I hate it.
 
I can't make up my mind whether I like it or not

That's exactly how I feel. Like, I think it matters that it's obviously more academic than a real proposal. But is it the beginning of an architectural trend? What would that even look like? Possibly terrifying.
 

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