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Statement Manchester to me is “mini London '' but warmer, smaller and more exciting. Growing up visiting Manchester on a regular basis with my parents I feel it has become my second home. From shopping with my parents when I was younger, to venturing to the northern quarter and living as a city worker for a week, I can safely say I love Manchester. Equally the passionate, and diverse population of Manchester alongside the fast expansion of the city and so many different architectural styles and job opportunities I would relish the opportunity to study in Manchester. Recently visiting the Tadao Ando building in Piccadilly gardens I left feeling underwhelmed. I’d argue that Tadao Ando’s design does not invite a tranquil entrance the park should hold, rather it does the opposite. I believe that instead of dividing the urban landscape, trams and bus stops from the park he created a monument that highlights such segregation and completely misses the point of it’s intended use. The ...
