Blue 'n' white Broadway. - Page 2

garinda · 22-12-2005, 20:51

I'm really happy to read in this week's Observer that apparently Peter Britcliffe wants the blue and white facade on Broadway changed, and is on the case.

I'm not a Conservative, but would be very happy to offer my thanks if he manages to sqeeze and remove this awful pimple on the face of Accrington.

Neil · 22-12-2005, 21:21

Make your mind up Gary. One minute your pro Gayle next minute Peter is your main man.

Gayle · 22-12-2005, 22:26

I think this is the huge flaw with British politics from local level through to national level - no one is prepared to credit another person if they're on the 'other side'. If Britcliffe managed to sort out the blue and white facade on the old building I'd be as happy as Garinda would be. I'm not going to start campaigning to keep it, of course, it's ugly and needs sorting out.

We have to be prepared to give credit where credit is due. Of course, they've had quite a few years in which to do this highly visible vote winner so one has to question their motives for doing it in the last few months before an election! But hey, if it gets done now that's one less eyesore for the Labour party to sort out when they get in!

garinda · 23-12-2005, 06:08

Like Gayle said, credit where it's due. Party politics aside, I'm happy when anybody gets things done, regardless of political persuasion. Though I am more likely to join a nunnery than ever vote Conservative.

First the tarmac on Broadway was changed and now this, all things we've brought to light on here. Spooky or what?

park381 · 23-12-2005, 09:29

Yes I agree with that, but it would be a major operation and costly. Be interesting to see if HBC can find the money, may be a dig in to next years purse, or perhaps PB has his own little financial pot being the leader

Doug · 23-12-2005, 10:17

I would agree that party politics should be put aside in respect of local interest issues. More than anything I would be more concerned as to how the re cladding of this building is conducted; a coat of paint or a re clad in the same vain would be a disaster in my opinion.

What’s need is a sympathetic approach that takes in to account the historical and architectural significance of the Town Hall and the 1960s early 80s carbuncles that make up Broadway. The result of the recent work undertaken on Broadway does not actually instil confidence in the vision of the planning department. Perhaps we could influence the outcome of this project by have a constructive discussion on what we would like to see happen to this abysmal carbuncle which incidentally most of us grew up with.

I personally would like to see a sympathetic rendering of the outer casing or a decent stone facing in keeping with the Town Hall itself. Some consideration should also be given to the adjoining buildings and how they impact on the project as well as the tarmac area in front of the monstrosity.

park381 · 23-12-2005, 10:35

Will agree with that doug, the type of construction does not lend itself to many variations. The heat loss from that building must be tremendous, curtain walling is the name, with very little behind the panels.

Did A-B not do a photographic "makeover" of that building, think he posted it in another thread.

Gayle · 23-12-2005, 12:19

I'm sure there are many creative ways in which buildings could be improved with a little bit of cosmetic surgery. What about that tower thing in Blackburn that was covered in horrid white tiles for years and got a revamp a few years ago.

AccyMad · 23-12-2005, 13:45

What about painting it red and white with the message 'Accrington supports Stanley' emblazoned on it (just an idea)

Doug · 23-12-2005, 14:00

How about something a little more tasteful like local stone cladding with four or five large Glass Engraved diorama One of which could be of the Accrington Stanley Crest with the silvered edged Motto “On Stanley On”.

The others could represent Cotton, Coal, the Canal and a Memorial to the lasting Memory of the Accrington Pals…………

garinda · 23-12-2005, 14:01

It is only breeze block behind the plastic blue panels, some of which are broken, and some of which breeze blocks have been painted the same blue.

The cheapest solution would be to remove all the panels and paint the breeze blocks a sandstone colour. This wouldn't cost very much at all, and would stop your eye beind drawn up to it.

Stone cladding would be preferable but more costly.

garinda · 23-12-2005, 14:04

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Originally Posted by Doug

How about something a little more tasteful like local stone cladding with four or five large Glass Engraved diorama One of which could be of the Accrington Stanley Crest with the silvered edged Motto “On Stanley On”.

The others could represent Cotton, Coal, the Canal and a Memorial to the lasting Memory of the Accrington Pals…………

Any designs up there would have the oppposite effect of trying to blend in this 60's carbuncle, and still draw your eye upwards. It needs camouflaging.

WillowTheWhisp · 23-12-2005, 14:17

If it could be clad in something which blends in with the terracotta river it could look fairly nice. I was thinking of the tower structure in Blackburn too. That is quite tasteful now compared to what it was.

That photshop makeover which A-b did included the shops too didn't it? That would probably be expensive to do in reality but it would look good.