British ColumnThe first interview with Léon Krier was published in July 2023.
From Renaissance perfection in Florence to political forces and corporate takeovers, world-renowned Luxembourg architect Léon Krier takes UK Column viewers and listeners on a fascinating journey through cities, planning and governance. Featuring an informative video clip of journalist Tucker Carlson in conversation with social commentator Russell Brand on the subject of beauty and architecture, Krier makes the point that politics are increasingly stifling debate – debate that should shape the built environment, politics and government itself for the better.
Despite the bitterness that plagues contemporary American politics, national surveys show that more than 70 percent of Democrats, Republicans, and independents agree that public buildings should use classical architectural styles, Krier points out. He adds that the classical style expresses more than size and space; it also expresses art, with its arches, columns, capitals, floral ornaments, and other decorations, all of which are values that improve society.
Cryer reflects on his work for the then Prince of Wales on the development of Poundbury New Town in Dorset, southwest England, and praises the King for his early efforts to counter ugly architecture and poor urban planning in Britain. A few minutes later, he is just as confident and harsh in his criticism of the King's relationship with Klaus Schwab and the modernists in what he calls the “Fourth Industrial Revolution,” a revolution that Cryer is quick to point out is leading us towards a global dictatorship ruled by the few. Cryer's discussion in this segment with Brian Gerrish ends with a comment on some of the dark artworks currently emerging in Britain and around the world.
Finally, Léon Krier comments on the UN's visible control over planning around the world, which he identifies as a corporate takeover to prepare us for a life of continuous emergency.
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British ColumnThe third interview with Léon Krier was published in September 2023.
