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In 1984 ] famously described the proposed Sainsbury Wing extension to the ] in London as a "'''monstrous carbuncle''' on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend",<ref>{{cite web|url= In 1984 ] famously described the proposed Sainsbury Wing extension to the ] in London as a "'''monstrous carbuncle''' on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend",<ref>{{cite web|url=
http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/speechesandarticles/a_speech_by_hrh_the_prince_of_wales_at_the_150th_anniversary_1876801621.html|title=A speech by HRH The Prince of Wales at the 150th anniversary of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Royal Gala Evening at Hampton Court Palace|accessdate=2007-06-16}}</ref> a term now widely used to describe architecture, particularly ] architecture, unsympathetic to its surroundings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4285069.stm|title=Prince's new architecture blast|accessdate=2007-06-16}}</ref>, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/1162818.stm|title=No cash for 'highest slum'|accessdate=2007-06-16}}</ref> http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/speechesandarticles/a_speech_by_hrh_the_prince_of_wales_at_the_150th_anniversary_1876801621.html|title=A speech by HRH The Prince of Wales at the 150th anniversary of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Royal Gala Evening at Hampton Court Palace|accessdate=2007-06-16}}</ref> a term now widely used to describe architecture, particularly ] architecture, unsympathetic to its surroundings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4285069.stm|title=Prince's new architecture blast|accessdate=2007-06-16}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/1162818.stm|title=No cash for 'highest slum'|accessdate=2007-06-16}}</ref>


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In 1984 Charles, Prince of Wales famously described the proposed Sainsbury Wing extension to the National Gallery in London as a "monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend", a term now widely used to describe architecture, particularly modernist architecture, unsympathetic to its surroundings.

See also

References

  1. "A speech by HRH The Prince of Wales at the 150th anniversary of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Royal Gala Evening at Hampton Court Palace". Retrieved 2007-06-16.
  2. "Prince's new architecture blast". Retrieved 2007-06-16.
  3. "No cash for 'highest slum'". Retrieved 2007-06-16.



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