China's bizarre architecture banned

[annie]

The Chinese government has issued a new directive banning "bizarre architecture", and criticising some of the "oversized, xenocentric, weird" buildings in the country.

China has seen a number of architectural gems springing up in recent years, including one building shaped like a teapot and another that has been likened to a pair of trousers.

Under the new directive, buildings are to be "economical, functional, aesthetically pleasing" and "environmentally friendly".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-35630043

[maureenho]

Some bizarre structures there.

[wendy]

I don't know what to think.

[Rosalind]

Some peculiar structures.