Values

We’ve begun our learning with an introduction to the complex nature of assigning values to an object. Here’s a photo of Astley Castle in Warwickshire, a great example we were given and indeed the class were split, some loved it, some hated it.

Very briefly it’s a fortified 16th Century Manor House, a Listed Building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Damaged by fire in the 70’s, it went onto the Buildings At Risk register. It was renovated and went on to win the RIBA Stirling Prize for Architecture in 2013. I like it, I think it’s secured its future successfully.

Another interesting example we discussed was Kelburn Castle, the graffiti castle , take a look!