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The problem I have with it is that the design is a clumsy mishmash of architectural cliches. It is awkward and ungainly, not to mention pretentious. This is dramatically clear when one compares this new building to the few of the orginial buildings still standing in the immediate area. They exhibit good massing and detailing and make appropriate use of materials.

Houses so far: 1 by CRS in Memorial 2 townhouses by Wilson, Morris, Crain & Anderson in Southwest area 1 house by William Jenkins in Southwest area 1 house by Donald Barthelme in River Oaks 1 house by Harwood Taylor in Galleria area 1 House by Allen Williams in Southeast area Invitations have been sent to 2 additional houses and the owners have not yet responded.

Yeah, Michael Graves' work has unfortunately degenerated into a dreadful pastiche. The Bank looks practically the same as the tedious Jones College at Rice. BTW Graves ordered the demolition of the absolutely wonderful Jones College Master's House of c. 1957 designed by Arthur Jones of Lloyd, Jones & Morgan and replaced it with that silly thing covered in salmon colored stucco.

Too bad the building is going to be so ugly. I would prefer Perry Homes, at least they are bland and unassuming.