To mark its 150th anniversary, the American Institute of Architects has proclaimed 150 structures as America's Favorite Architecture. Laughter and ridicule ensue. Feel free to join the fun. I do my part here.
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As an alternate survey method, the AIA might consider compiling a list of member favorites & then asking the "public" which of those buildings they dislike the most - a sort of aversion meter. Now that would be interesting!
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