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Is the Elbe Philharmonic Hall (Hamburg, Germany) ugly?
The new glossy construction in Hamburg resembles a hoisted sail, water wave, iceberg or quartz crystal. It sits on a top of an old warehouse building near the historical Speicherstadt. It was officially inaugurated with concerts on January 11, 2017.
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Read this position →Yes, the Elbe Philharmonic Hall is ugly
The Elbe music hall is situated in the picturesque and historic city of Hamburg. The bizarre wave-like glass building is at odds with the architecture of the rest of the city and diverts attention away from key historic landmarks. It offensive to the architecture of the rest of the city.
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Read this position →No, the Elbe Philharmonic Hall is not ugly
The Elbe Philharmonic Music Hall is a masterpiece of design with a unique character. Built from glass and stone in an organic, asymmetric design, the building is a triumph of modern architecture.