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'Plook' award shortlist announced

Archiseek / UK / Scotland / News / 2005 / October 6

Six places in Scotland have been shortlisted for an undesirable architectural prize. Ardrossan, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, Greenock, Granton and Irvine are in the running for a Carbuncle award, known as the Plook on a Plinth. The award, set up by a design magazine, is given to the place deemed worst for planning and architecture. The shortlist was announced on Thursday and the winner will be chosen following a public vote via a website. The competition has been criticised for attacking areas in need of development rather than ridicule.

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