architecture appreciation thread

[pete]

the old washington coliseum, aka uline arena

currently:

soon to resemble:

"The Washington Coliseum, formerly Uline Arena, is an indoor arena in Washington, D.C. It was the site of the first concert by The Beatles in the United States."

 

[Saint Peter]

REI can fake the lines but it will not be built with the same curved beams and class.

 

[Hard_Rom]

Closest thing around to a cathedral/basilica. Actually classed as a minor basilica.

St. Peter's, London, Ontario.

http://www.metroperspectives.com/img/s9/v18/p199493158-3.jpg
http://www.dudekphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/6-st-peters-basilica-wedding-london-ontario-photographers-amazing-different-unique-luxury-basilica-wedding.jpg

Took art in high school and studied church architecture history. Nice example. Even if a center for idol worship and popery.

Guelph's is quite impressive too.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b4/Church_Of_Our_Lady_Immaculate_in_Guelph%2C_Ontario.jpg

Great thing about old stone churches is their age and history. Not many buildings survive from 1800s anymore. At least not in use and good repair.

 

[JamesRTickit]

Come on pete

he's a cunt with a massive ego, and his buildings leak like a sieve.

Say what you mean.
Don't hold back

 

[Hard_Rom]

Anyone think modern built homes will be around as century homes when the time comes?

 

[Saint Peter]

Not a chance.

 

[colddiesel]

One of my favorites - Frank Gehry's Dancing House in Prague.

http://eliinbar.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/dancing_house_frank_gehry1.jpg

The building on the left has a certain style in the fashion of its age. The building on the right is functional but dull.

The heap of shit in the middle by Gehry shrieks, "Look at me, Look at me." It has no redeeming feature, which is appropriate for a massive wank.

 

[thør]

For the wannabee architects:

Design Contest

 

[hashtag45]

The Melbourne Public Central Library is very cool.
It has that classic european look on the outside, and a combination of traditional amd modern on the inside.

Plus heaps of people -of all nationalities- often enjoy taking a break from studying or shopping by sitting on the lawn in front or in the cafe. Which gives it a cool cosmopolitan vibe.

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRntYYnFGGt2NRHietyX4k-c0u1xKZVH4cbFoToYjApTiWs5t2Ghg.……........................................…… .https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQWSmPgxzzKDsjMIpnjAaTdUCBgIrd9ZklGAIzGAd85mEgTxsDCKg

 

[Saint Peter]

https://s16-us2.ixquick.com/cgi-bin/serveimage?url=http%3A%2F%2Flolstfume.c.presscdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F01%2Fbad-design-architecture-695a99_thumb.jpg&sp=574bbba6139bba0182a95b3a22379c3a

 

[Saint Peter]

https://s16-us2.ixquick.com/cgi-bin/serveimage?url=http%3A%2F%2Fi.telegraph.co.uk%2Fmultimedia%2Farchive%2F03037%2Fislington-square-m_3037117c.jpg&sp=78c8406808630676c8685598e2e32f0c

 

[Saint Peter]

https://s16-us2.ixquick.com/cgi-bin/serveimage?url=http%3A%2F%2Fidealog.co.nz%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2Ffish_shaped_building.jpg&sp=86c8c5183f10ec0ad8b85a769180d8e7

 

[thør]

Where the fuck is Nemo?

 

[hashtag45]

Where the fuck is Nemo?

That's where I picture petey living lol.
In a suspended flying fish sortof house.

 

[hashtag45]

Suspended pools by the sea or ocean are cool (for those who have a phobia of sharks).

Bondi Icebergs, Sidney. Plus all year, all weather swimming.
http://static.guiaocio.com/var/guiadelocio.com/storage/images/a-fondo/carretera-surf-y-koalas/bondy-beach/19289255-1-esl-ES/bondy-beach.jpg




However, they Miiight have pushed it a bit too far with these ones. (acrophobia!)

Luxury Embassy Gardens Flats, London.
http://i.ndtvimg.com/i/2015-08/swimming-pool-luxury-luxury-apartments_650x400_81440148504.jpg


Ubud Hanging Gardens, Bali
http://sun-surfer.com/photos/2012/08/Ubud-Hanging-Gardens-Luxury-Resorts-Bali-Indonesia.jpg

 

[hashtag45]

Speaking of public libraries - more contemporary styles:


Vancouver Public Library Square - my fav. It has a nice "busy central train station" feel to it.https://workfrom.co/siteadmin/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/vancouverbc-library2.jpg





The Seattle Public Library’s Central Library - a bit too modern for my taste. But the glass ceiling that takes advantage of and amplifies natural light is very clever.

http://www.vividotonline.com/blogimg/april2011/seattlelibrary.jpg





Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria - I would have expected a more traditional look, instead of such a contemp. one. Plus burka meets the 21st century.

http://www.qviaggi.it/images/stories/jreviews/823_alessandriaegitto_1177273435.jpg……………………………… . http://quezi.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/861117722_80911e0c38.jpg
http://www.epochtimes.com.ua/upload/medialibrary/b2c/b2ca27f00054c4e688f7bd33eca6f9f9.jpg

 

[thør]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13620778_680214422133556_3098798013242464683_n.jpg?oh=98732d5c302b98a6148b9038bfedf5a9&oe=5830BCC6

 

[Saint Peter]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13620778_680214422133556_3098798013242464683_n.jpg?oh=98732d5c302b98a6148b9038bfedf5a9&oe=5830BCC6

You are a civil engineer?

I thought you played the piano at the whorehouse.

 

[thør]

You are a civil engineer?

I thought you played the piano at the whorehouse.

My evening job.

 

[thør]

http://architecture.ideas2live4.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/09/Container-House-Patrick-Partouche-01-696x461.jpg

In France, holes are common in roofs.

 

[pete]

http://architecture.ideas2live4.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/09/Container-House-Patrick-Partouche-01-696x461.jpg

In France, holes are common in roofs.

i don't mind the roof, but that facade is a mess

 

[La damnee elle la licorne]

 

[Saint Peter]

Maybe a little body work on the container before pouring the paint?
Bondo and a blade?
Shipping containers are depressing no matter how they are configured, stacked, and painted.

Tire houses are cool.

http://www.findingstuffout.com/zine/assets/img/issue4/LivingInAHouse/GreenestHousesoldTires/Building%20Tire%20House.jpg

 

[Saint Peter]

Tires are a big pain in the ass and they are not going anywhere soon. Why not use them for housing?

I know the line drawers might not like the structures. Sorry about that.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/91ypzqSWVj4/maxresdefault.jpg

 

[Saint Peter]

Yeah, its big.

That is why the good lord gave you big monitors.