Heatherwick Studio's Prague Historic Center Redevelopment Draws Strong Reader Criticism
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Rheanna Hopkins
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Summary
Readers are reacting strongly to Heatherwick Studio's plans for the Savarin development in Prague's historic center, a 15,000-square-meter project that includes contemporary additions and renovations to historic buildings. The comments show significant concern about the lack of contextual respect for Prague's historic architecture, with readers expressing dismay about the proposed changes to the city's historic center.
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· 3 pulled"Sad to see the lack of contextual respect"
"I love Prague and this hurts"
Dezeen readers were up in arms
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