In Defence of New 'ugly,' 'small' Government-Designed Houses
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The article defends new government-designed houses that are perceived as 'ugly' or 'small', sparking a discussion on subjective beauty and varying opinions on modern architecture.
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evanjrowley
3 months ago
Those "ugly" houses remind me of some of those modern homes built across from Virginia Hospital Center. Based in Arlington, Virginia, it's some of the most valuable real estate in the United States. Evidently one person's trash is another person's treasure.
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