circumstantial tree Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm not one for repeating history. There's definitely some beautiful buildings from back then, but it's the past. I don't mind using elements "here and there" in modern architecture. I think the Roman arch is beautiful and powerful in form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Barcelona Pavilion by Ludwig Mies van der Rowe originally built in 1929. http://spanish-architecture.info/IMAGES/22-Barcelona_Pavilion_pool.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm a big fan of the High Gothic Architecture in France and Germany. http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/gothic/amiens1.jpg Notre Dame, Amiens, France Errected in 1220 http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/gothic/cologne02.jpg http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/gothic/cologne05.jpg http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/gothic/cologne04.jpg Cologne Cathedral, Cologne, Germany Started construction 1248 onwards; building ceased ca. 1520; completed 1842-1880 http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/gothic/chartres/chartres_sculp048.jpg http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/gothic/chartres/chartres_sculp019.jpg Notre Dame, Chartres, France. 1145-1220. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Does anybody want to comment on what they like in architecture? Styles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 QUOTE (Fridge @ May 4 2009, 07:53 AM) This is architecture: http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/Fridge-1967/928700.jpg This is certainly not http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/Fridge-1967/IMG_3640.jpg The upper photo is beautiful except (to me) theyve ruined osme of the older building with very modern windows.. were the wondows always divider-less? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ May 4 2009, 12:44 PM) I'm a big fan of the High Gothic Architecture in France and Germany. http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/gothic/amiens1.jpg Notre Dame, Amiens, France Errected in 1220 http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/gothic/cologne02.jpg http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/gothic/cologne05.jpg http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/gothic/cologne04.jpg Cologne Cathedral, Cologne, Germany Started construction 1248 onwards; building ceased ca. 1520; completed 1842-1880 http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/gothic/chartres/chartres_sculp048.jpg http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/gothic/chartres/chartres_sculp019.jpg Notre Dame, Chartres, France. 1145-1220. Ive been to those cathedrals, gorgeous. I got yelled at in Cologne because I accidentally left my hat on upon entering. I thought I was going to be shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ May 5 2009, 10:51 PM) QUOTE (Fridge @ May 4 2009, 07:53 AM) This is architecture: http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/Fridge-1967/928700.jpg This is certainly not http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/Fridge-1967/IMG_3640.jpg The upper photo is beautiful except (to me) theyve ruined osme of the older building with very modern windows.. were the wondows always divider-less? They're actually not new windows. they were a certain style of sash ad casement window that didn't have so many dividers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 QUOTE (Fridge @ May 5 2009, 07:42 PM) They're actually not new windows. they were a certain style of sash ad casement window that didn't have so many dividers. Oh - cause to me it looks like it would make more sense to have dividers. Beautiful buildings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 So Fridge, your opinion within this photograph? http://image63.webshots.com/63/5/2/37/2459502370084473951FSJucU_fs.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ May 6 2009, 01:59 AM) So Fridge, your opinion within this photograph? http://image63.webshots.com/63/5/2/37/2459502370084473951FSJucU_fs.jpg Some nice buildings with a spacecraft resembling an oversized dildo parked in the background Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) A favorite modern architect: David Chipperfield http://www.davidchipperfield.co.uk/ Also Renzo Piano and the aforementioned Calatrava I like a lot of different styles. I've always loved the cool, clean styles like Chipperfield, but would also love to live in an older-style home with lots of stacked stone and cedar beams. I wish I still had some photos of the homes I built, but I unthinkingly turned them all over to the company's marketing group way back when. If you go to this site: http://www.theriver-club.com/ I built 6 homes in there - we were at the lower end of the scale (meaning $1.2 mil - $2 mil). All of them sold. No, I didn't design them or draw plans, obviously, but we were allowed some input as far as the elevations and materials were concerned. My taste in architecture, like my taste in music, is rather eclectic. Like Fridge, I can do without steel-and-glass skyscraper cities. Edited May 6, 2009 by Mara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I like glass buildings if done correctly. I.M. Pei's Hancock Tower in Boston is one that I like. It certainly has it's fair share of critics and I can understand why. It's interesting how the Hancock tower is situated next to Trinity Church in Copley Square because it's representative of Boston's rich architectural history. This building had problems initially when, after it was constructed, many window panes blew out of the tower due to high winds, and the windows had to be re-engineered. For a while it was called the Plywood tower. The Back Bay, which is where this is located used to be all water. These buildings are basically on landfill. http://www.jespergarde.com/images/copley-square.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ May 6 2009, 08:59 AM) I like glass buildings if done correctly. I.M. Pei's Hancock Tower in Boston is one that I like. It certainly has it's fair share of critics and I can understand why. It's interesting how the Hancock tower is situated next to Trinity Church in Copley Square because it's representative of Boston's rich architectural history. This building had problems initially when, after it was constructed, many window panes blew out of the tower due to high winds, and the windows had to be re-engineered. For a while it was called the Plywood tower. The Back Bay, which is where this is located used to be all water. These buildings are basically on landfill. http://www.jespergarde.com/images/copley-square.jpg I actually love that building, done right I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I love the St. Louis Gateway To The West http://blogs.inspions.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/ChicagoTrip023.jpg I think its marvelous, and Id love to see it in person someday.... Here's a view from a mapping program! maps.live.com view bird's eye view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Sphinc-Tor Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 THIS is architecture. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/rori_16h/Sapporo/334f.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 The magnificent Forth Rail Bridge, a stunning example of Victorian architecture a stones throw from where I grew up. It was the first bridge in Britain to be built entirely of steel. http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/Fridge-1967/BT-2001-Forth-Bridge.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 QUOTE (Fridge @ May 10 2009, 09:46 AM) The magnificent Forth Rail Bridge, a stunning example of Victorian architecture a stones throw from where I grew up. It was the first bridge in Britain to be built entirely of steel. http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/Fridge-1967/BT-2001-Forth-Bridge.jpg I remember this bridge in my architectural history class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 QUOTE (Fridge @ May 10 2009, 09:46 AM) The magnificent Forth Rail Bridge, a stunning example of Victorian architecture a stones throw from where I grew up. It was the first bridge in Britain to be built entirely of steel. http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/Fridge-1967/BT-2001-Forth-Bridge.jpg Beautiful!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 This is the Fine Arts Library at the University of Pennsylvania. Its a beautiful building (inside and out) by Frank Furness. A scene (the library scene) of the movie "Philadelphia" was filmed there. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/8/8864902_af4a0d9304.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) Another from my hometown, Philadelphia City Hall. http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/430715.jpg From Wiki: At 167 m (548 ft), including the statue, it is the world's tallest masonry building: the weight of the building is borne by granite and brick walls up to 22 feet (6.7 m) thick, rather than steel; the principal exterior materials are limestone, granite, and marble. It was the tallest habitable building (although surpassed by monuments) in the world from 1901 to 1908 and the tallest in Pennsylvania until 1932 when surpassed by the Gulf Tower. It remained the tallest building in Philadelphia until the construction of One Liberty Place (1984-1987) broke the informal "gentlemen's agreement" that limited the height of tall buildings in the city. It remains the tallest masonry building in the world. Edited May 18, 2009 by lerxt1990 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ May 18 2009, 03:53 AM) Another from my hometown, Philadelphia City Hall. http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/430715.jpg From Wiki: At 167 m (548 ft), including the statue, it is the world's tallest masonry building: the weight of the building is borne by granite and brick walls up to 22 feet (6.7 m) thick, rather than steel; the principal exterior materials are limestone, granite, and marble. It was the tallest habitable building (although surpassed by monuments) in the world from 1901 to 1908 and the tallest in Pennsylvania until 1932 when surpassed by the Gulf Tower. It remained the tallest building in Philadelphia until the construction of One Liberty Place (1984-1987) broke the informal "gentlemen's agreement" that limited the height of tall buildings in the city. It remains the tallest masonry building in the world. Now that's impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 I've been doing some travelling... here is a shot I took in Montreal. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/squeaktoysneezer/164.jpg The old City Hall, they are using water to errode the stone in order to preserve the original structure of the building. In Montreal they have a law to Preserve their history so no old buildings will be torn down to make room for newer ones. Quebec City has a law where no new buildings are even made, they use the old ones from the 1700's in some cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 In Quebec City this was my fave building in the whole city: The Parliament http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/squeaktoysneezer/263.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/squeaktoysneezer/264.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/squeaktoysneezer/265.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/squeaktoysneezer/268.jpg Statues of important people to the founding of Quebec and in a sense the founding of Canada because Quebec is where Canada was born. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/squeaktoysneezer/269.jpg One of the fountains in front of the parliament. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/squeaktoysneezer/276.jpg The main fountain, at night they light up everything. And the frogs have lil green lights in their mouths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Sphinc-Tor Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Nice pics YBT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 My second fave building in Quebec City was the Chateau Frontenac which is a Fairmont Hotel now. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/squeaktoysneezer/387-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/squeaktoysneezer/388-2.jpg The roof was once copper but now they are green because they have been oxidized. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/squeaktoysneezer/389-1.jpg Taken from the pier More later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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