“ I think the two spires look kinda ridiculous in Option 1. They destroy two key sections of retail frontage to no good effect.
What is needed to open up the entrance to the shopping centre in way that is fresh and inviting. It is unfortunate the suggested architectural treatment leaves much to be desired. In what possible way can diamond-shaped brass shingles be said to be "sensitive to the historic context of the High Street”??!!! The facade material needs to be either brick (to meld in) or glass (to be totally fresh and unassertive) ”