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2 years ago by ElCanut to c/badrealestate

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vinceman 155 points 2 years ago

Everytime I start to really disagree with things like heritage zoning I see something like this.

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MethodicalSpark 205 points 2 years ago

This has been floating around the internet for some time.

The funny part is that heritage zoning is the reason the addition looks the way it does. The upper floor was inaccessible and stairs needed to be added. Local regulations state that any additions must be visually distinct from the original structure so this monstrosity was the result.

Look up Caldwell Tower in Scotland for more information.

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someguy3 69 points 2 years ago

Why the fuck would additions need to be visually distinct?

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Emperor 86 points 2 years ago

Here is the episode of The Restoration Man that documented the project - they go into the planning side of this in-depth because it's really a head-scratcher. The owner tried many times to get planning for more subtle alternations but they kept getting knocked back because it has to be distinctive enough that it's clear what is the old building and what are the new additions. What you see is the result of that messy process.

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Rozz 55 points 2 years ago

Maybe to not be misleading about what is original and what is new

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LemmyKnowsBest 23 points 2 years ago

Local regulations: "any additions must be visually distinct from the original structure."

Castle owner: "ok. So we'll glue my grandma's blue-siding house to the castle."

Local regulations: " No, not like THAAAAT"

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