13.5
Old and new landmarks are here
(in central Glasgow) set rather
more in competition than
cooperation with each other.
Although a space has been
formed to allow Alexander
Thomson’s church tower to rise
unobscured, it remains bullied
by the new neighbour.13.6
The Seine in Paris is edged
by handsome cliffs of apartment
blocks and offices. The
occasional church or university
tower provide a useful point of
reference to tourists and
residents alike. Notice how
the river has become a corridor
for public display.110 Understanding architecture through drawing