Mancunians have their say after the 'Toast Rack' is named one of the ugliest buildings in the UK

Mancunians have had their say after the Hollings Campus, more commonly known as the 'Toast Rack' building, was named as one of the ugliest buildings in the UK.

The 'iconic' 1960s modernist building in Fallowfield ranked ninth in a list of eyesores in a poll, alongside Liverpool's Pier Head ferry terminal, Scottish Parliament, Central Church in Torquay and London's Bafron Tower.

The building was designed by architect Leonard Cecil Howitt and given the nickname because of its distinctive arches that have been part of the south Manchester skyline for decades. It was originally built for the Domestic Trades College before becoming part of Manchester Polytechnic, now Manchester Metropolitan University.

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It has been grade II listed since 1998, and has been up for development since being decommissioned by Manchester Metropolitan University in 2013.

But proving beauty is in the eye of the beholder, the M.E.N's readers were up in arms at its ranking on the ugliest buildings list, saying the design was both 'quirky' and 'iconic'.

One person commented: "I think it’s absolutely beautiful!" as another person agreed, writing: "It's iconic and beautiful.."

A third passionate follower defended the Toast Racks' honour and said: "Shocked. I love this building. There’s far worse being built now in the city centre."

Another conceded that while the building is ugly, that was part of its charm, adding: "It’s quirky and ugly but it’s part of the landscape. It’s better than the boring tower blocks that are everywhere now."

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