An architect involved in restoring what is described as Spain’s oldest hotel says he is responding to public ridicule over changes to stone gargoyles on the building. The restoration has prompted criticism after some observers described the updated gargoyle figures as resembling explicit sexual imagery, with one outlet reporting that the architect’s critics used the term “sodomised gargoyles.” In his response, the architect disputes the characterizations and argues that the restored features are being misinterpreted. He also addresses the tone of the online and media backlash, which has included calls for critics to seek psychiatric help rather than relying on their interpretation of the carvings. The dispute centers on whether the restored gargoyles are faithful to the original design or have been altered in ways that change their meaning or appearance. While the reports focus on the controversy and the architect’s reaction, the specific details of what was changed, how the restoration was carried out, and what original references or approvals were used are not fully detailed in the available summaries.