Last Friday night, Mackney’s illustrious Town Hall transformed into a veritable circus of creativity as local architect Charlie Wright and a group of further education lecturers held an impromptu debate on the merits of modern architecture versus classic styles. It was like watching 'The Great British Bake Off' but with blueprints instead of pastries, and the only soggy bottom was the one Charlie was sitting on after tripping over a pile of architectural magazines. Charlie, 38, with the enthusiasm of a Golden Retriever at a tennis ball convention, was adamant about the benefits of contemporary design. 'Modern architecture isn't just about looking pretty; it’s about making a statement! Take my latest project—it's inspired by the concept of organic shapes. Who wouldn’t want to live in a building that looks like a giant avocado?' he declared, his eyes gleaming with ambition. Meanwhile, Beth Parkinson, 35, a quick-thinking lecturer known for her instinctual approach, countered Charlie's views with gusto. 'You know what’s timeless? Classical architecture! It’s the difference between a swanky avocado toast and a good old-fashioned shepherd's pie. Sure, the former is trendy, but the latter is what sustains you!' she quipped, her quick wit slicing through the air sharper than a geometric angle in Charlie’s blueprints. As the debate escalated, one thing became clear: architecture isn’t just about bricks and mortar—it's a full-blown soap opera! With Beth proclaiming that 'every building tells a story,' and Charlie responding with, 'And some stories are better suited for the trash bin!' the crowd was treated to a spectacle that combined the intellectual rigor of a lecture with the unpredictability of a reality show. Attendees left the Town Hall that night not only with opinions on architecture but with a newfound appreciation for the comedic value of a good debate. Rumor has it that the two are now considering collaborating on a sitcom titled 'Building Banter,' where each episode will feature an escalating series of architectural dilemmas and a lot of laughter. In the end, one thing was clear: whether you're team Modern or team Classic, the real structure that mattered was the bond formed through laughter—and maybe a few poorly designed buildings to keep things interesting.