Despite the simplicity of the basic structure (too traditional, perhaps, for some), the development of this build was far from straightforward. There were tears and there were tantrums. More than once the chief contractor threatened to down tools altogether. And yet amazingly it came in on time and within budget - though it will be interesting to see how the eco-friendly bio-degradable building materials (gingerbread with sugar and candy trimmings) will withstand the rigours of the local climate.
Though the completed 'chalet' may not be to everyone's tastes, what this project teaches us is that sometimes - just sometimes - the irreconcilable artistic differences of two contradistinctive designers can be married successfully to form a uniquely exuberant decorative style.
Would I call the Gingerbread House a success? Well, beauty is, as they say, in the eye of the beholder. But the proof of the pudding [significant pause] is in the eating.
Kevin, one man's eyesore is anothers modernist marvel. What you must ask yourself is, did it fulfil its brief and, most importantly, retain its integrity?
ReplyDeleteAccording to the self-build instructions, this project was 'fun for all the family'. If we define 'fun' as lots of shouting and slamming out of rooms, then yes, it more than fulfilled its brief. And it's edible - how much more integrity can be required of a gingerbread house?
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