China’s Ban on ‘Weird’ Architecture Is a Damn Shame
China’s become known for some of the zaniest, prettiest, most daring architecture of the 21st century. Sadly, that’s all coming to a halt, as the government is now banning any new buildings that are dubbed “oversized,” “xenocentric,” or “weird.” The government’s State Council made the announcement on Sunday. From here on out, it wants cityscapes…