It’s down with the old and up with the controversial
Saturday 21st August 2010, 2:29PM BST.
The old cottage at Portelet has gone and will be replaced by a home of contemporary design. (Picture by Tom Tardif, 1012374)
WORK is finally under way on the controversial glass-fronted house at Portelet.
BAS Mooarc architect Jamie Falla said he was relieved that the project to replace Le Portelet cottage with a modern property had started.
He became involved in 2005, but the project soon faced objections from the parish douzaine, district deputies and local residents.
The plans became a symbol for a campaign against modern buildings in the island.
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