The Travelodge, Costa and Marstons development has paid homage to Workington as a town of steel by taking inspiration for the design from a full height Isofreight container.
Local architectural aficionado Sebastian Brokenshire has lauded the design; “The cubist, brutalist design is a perfect juxtaposition to the neo-gothic St. Michael's, the gaudiesque near run down half completed Workington Town Rugby League ground and the sodding eyesore that is Perry’s Palace.”
An artists impression of the Isofreight/Prison tribute
“Taking inspiration from the steel box in the design is inspired” added the near frothing with excitement Brokenshire, “and its resemblance to a prison will provide some comfort for all those Workington residents, and Allerdale councillors, who have spent time inside.”
Cockermouth resident Jemima Christensen, 48, from The Parklands, did not share Brokenshire’s enthusiasm; “Going to Workington is already offensive enough on the eyes without having to look at a monstrosity that looks like the bastard love child of an isofreight and a prison.”
Allerdale Borough Council were not available for comment. A spokesperson adding, “look this is another one of those AIP deals - yeah it looks like a box, but it’s nicer than that derelict red blotch on the landscape next door. Let’s just hope we can get that new stadium sorted out so the tens of spectators of Town and the Reds have somewhere nice to sit and question their life choices while their team inevitably gets beat.”
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