I agree it's very subtle. I'll reserve judgement until I see it with my own eyes
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I know you've had a good look at the planning docs so you'll likely know that it was originally a smaller design and continued through the panels. This was changed on the latter planning submission - with the pattern enlarged and the removal of the pattern from the metal panels - following consultation with statutory consultees/stakeholders as they felt the facade was too busy and needed simplifying.
It will have been a necessary change to get through planning and personally one which I think was an improvement.
Anyway, I guess you thinking that the breaking up of the pattern is a bad thing is a moot point as you don't like the pattern at all. It's all opinions really and you are entitled to yours. Others wanted it/like it so it's just one of those things. Can't please all of the people all of the time etc.