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Everytime I start to really disagree with things like heritage zoning I see something like this.

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This has been floating around the internet for some time.

The funny part is that heritage zoning is the reason the addition looks the way it does. The upper floor was inaccessible and stairs needed to be added. Local regulations state that any additions must be visually distinct from the original structure so this monstrosity was the result.

Look up Caldwell Tower in Scotland for more information.

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Why the fuck would additions need to be visually distinct?

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Here is the episode of The Restoration Man that documented the project - they go into the planning side of this in-depth because it’s really a head-scratcher. The owner tried many times to get planning for more subtle alternations but they kept getting knocked back because it has to be distinctive enough that it’s clear what is the old building and what are the new additions. What you see is the result of that messy process.

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Maybe to not be misleading about what is original and what is new

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Local regulations: “any additions must be visually distinct from the original structure.”

Castle owner: “ok. So we’ll glue my grandma’s blue-siding house to the castle.”

Local regulations: " No, not like THAAAAT"

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Why on earth white plastic windows and baby blue paint?

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Budgeting? White PVC windows are cheapest, you pay extra for colors.

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I know.

However, if you own a cultural heritage building, the c.h. office has a lot of saying about each and every modification done, especially on the outside, so I doubt it’s due to financial issues.

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Because though uPVC windows lack the myriad advantages of wood or stone frames, sometimes it is better for the ongoing fabric of a building to just get it weatherproof until someone comes along who can afford to put in more suitable replacements.

Then white uPVC frames are much cheaper than coloured versions.

Can’t speak for the baby blue.

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only plus I can see is that the renovation is visibly distinguishable – they’re not trying to pass it off as a “restoration” …

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Another comment ITT claims that that’s exactly why they did it this way-- Regulations say it must have that property.

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I was just thinking you couldn’t get an A/C installer anywhere near the property without the modern add-on.

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I remember when this hit the news and do hope it’s been redone since.

edit: no updates on the Scottish Castle Association since 2012 and TripAdvisor photos show it unchanged other than some weathering.

edit2: Here is the episode of The Restoration Man that focused on the tower and it explains the planning process that led to this monstrosity.

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Looks like something from Monty Python and Holy Grail

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Well it was filmed in the Scottish Lowlands not a million miles away (48 miles from Doune Castle).

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It would have been nice if they pointed out which part was renovated so I didn’t need to scour the picture to find it.

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I need a useless red circle to find it

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Sorry, I will write a detailed alt next time

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