In many big cities around the world, there are large public buildings, such as government offices, museums, libraries, theatres and stadiums. These buildings have both advantages and disadvantages. In this essay, I will discuss them and explain whether it is important to build impressive public buildings when people need houses.
There are several advantages of large public buildings. Firstly, they provide important services for the public. For example, museums and libraries help people to learn about history and culture, while hospitals and stadiums serve thousands of people every day. Secondly, impressive buildings can become symbols of a city or country and make people feel proud. For example, the Sydney Opera House is a symbol of Australia. Thirdly, these buildings can attract many tourists, which brings money and jobs to the city.
However, there are also some disadvantages. Firstly, large public buildings are very expensive to build and maintain. The money could be used for other important things, such as housing, schools and hospitals. Secondly, some buildings are built only to show off, and they are not used very much after they are finished. For example, some stadiums built for the Olympic Games are now empty. Thirdly, building large buildings in city centres may require old houses to be destroyed, and local people may have to move.
In my opinion, when many people do not have a place to live, the government should first build affordable houses. Having a home is a basic need, and it is more important than having beautiful buildings. However, the government should not stop building public buildings completely, because some of them, such as hospitals and schools, are also necessary.
In conclusion, large public buildings have both advantages and disadvantages. I believe that providing houses for people is more important than building impressive public buildings.