Some local authorities will insist on building in a 'traditional' style, _________ there may be much more attractive and modern designs to choose from.

Living in an apartment building in the centre may seem unrelaxing, _________ it is extremely convenient.

Admittedly, choosing the right modern design is not easy. _________, the rewards for getting it right are much greater.

The rewards for a job well done are much greater than doing it in a sloppy manner. _________, we should encourage authorities to be more adventurous in their choices of designs.

There are stylistic reasons why some historic buildings should be preserved. _________, there may be other reasons - for example, economic reasons - to do that as well.

We have already seen examples of the role historical buildings have played over the years. _________, let us assume that they are both attractive and important to the majority of people.

We have also looked at examples of tourist attractions in the whole country. _________, there are many examples in my own home town of Tours.

_________, I am no expert on architecture, but I find this building horrendous.

Most modern buildings are great architectural projects, _________ the same can be said of some old buildings too.

_________ we have to respect people's feelings as fellow users and viewers of the buildings, I believe that it is the duty of the architect and planner to move things forward.

I would argue against building imitations and choose something fresh and different, _________ that might be the riskier option.

_________ we live 20 storeys up, our view of the city is blocked by other buildings.

It feels much nicer to live in an old house. _________, maintenance is expensive.

Our building is not the tallest in the neighbourhood. _________, there are some over 60 storeys high.