Quote by Anthony Holden
The architect, Peter Arens who is the monstrous carbuncle architect, not merely did his design which had won a public competition never get built but his practice suffered financially for some years.
Summary
This quote implies that the architect Peter Arens, who was known for his controversial and unappealing designs, not only failed to see his winning design from a public competition come to fruition but also suffered financially as a result. It suggests that his unconventional style and lack of commercial success impacted his professional practice negatively for a considerable period of time. The term "monstrous carbuncle architect" further emphasizes the negative perception of his work and its detrimental effects on his career.