Week 112, Weston Park

The facade of Weston Park museum.

This view doesn't work.  The neo-classical pavilion is lopsided with the addition of the extension to the left.  Virtually every other example of neo-classical architecture, available from a quick internet search, reinforces the idea that there should be balance.*  This view leaves you with an uneasy feeling that something isn't right.

The extension to the left was built to replace the original museum building.  The pavilion was until very recently the Mappin Art Gallery, built in 1887 as an extension to the museum.

I feel we should crowdfund an extension to be built on the right to achieve the correct harmony, even if only to be constructed from MDF, pebbles or other discarded technology.  Kevin McCloud could be approached to advise on symmetry, neatness, eco-friendliness, the most appropriate design and how to stay on budget.

Or alternatively knock the bit on the left down, like they did to build the later main entrance, and replace it with the trees being evicted from across the city. 

It's a fundamental design flaw, but does it matter when you can go inside and enjoy the exhibits?  No, not really.  You should do that, and ignore the architectural asymmetry.

And when you think Ionic, but not iconic, think of Sheffield.  Things are done differently here.

* What were they thinking?

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