Jeepman -whilst the American article is very interesting -a reveal of the cost of expanding the existing Superhangar might well shock ! It’s far cheaper to demolish and build a new structure than it is to re-engineer a building and commision new structure that needs to match what is already there!
I think thats exactly what he is saying, David, and he then goes on to compare it with the Superhangar/Airspace which was significantly increased in size.
I think my whole argument over this idea is the extent to which the function is overtaken by the architectural flight of fancy. The sad fact is that it is probably impossible to raise £80m for a more sympathetic building.
Recall that the designers at Cosford delivered a building where there is a danger of knocking yourself senseless on the structure as soon as you walk through the main entrance. In addition you cannot stand back and get a single clear view of any or all of the three V-Bombers. All you see is a bit at anyone time. In addition you actually almost miss the Canberra and Meteor they are so far out of sight.
If this makes me one of Moggy’s “chorus of gainsayers with mealy-mouthed criticism” so be it. Most of the critisism hasn’t been mealy-mouthed though – it has been quite the opposite. Perhaps we should call it the Marmite Tower…………….
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