timeless next to the mundane

nimes is one of the most elegant cities of france save marseille if id been born french its where I'd want live . blessed withwide boulevards elegant squares inspired fountains it has a wonderful juxtaposition of the ancient and the traditional the arena ,the work of le notre the tour magna, to Temple of Diana wonderful! in the middle of city is the Corinthian style temple the maison carre ,alas adjacent to it is a work by Norman foster the carre d'art
this building is neither inspired or particularly modern it is pretentiously utilitarian yet wastes space, isn't well lit and looks like branch of tesco .not only is it an affront to such a city it is disappointing .a huge frontage leads to an equally huge entrance hall, negotiated by a small circular door to be confronted by a a huge staircase of pale see through Glass which robs it of any grandeur the galleries and the book shop adjacent are ill lit, further up the building galleries basic oblongs, are once again ill lit. the Best feature is the roof restaurant and the best feature of the roof restaurant the views over the city .the lifts are no good for vertigo sufferers you enter one way and if you stay in the same position end facing a blank Wall turn 360 degrees and you can alight. the toilet facilities down a precipitous corridor are not noted for their accessibility .this building like the Tate modern in london is ill lit, ill thought out .grandiose it may but impressive and functional it is not next time nimes get a bolder more inspired architect you are worthy of no less