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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
 Posted - 01/14/2004 : 03:30:17
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I have been very lazy and haven't posted any new threads for a while. (still smarting after you all ignored my awesome limerick thread).
Anyway, how about an architectural related thread? I work in the construction industry and enjoy the built environment. There are some amazing buildings scattered throughout the world (new and old). Share them with us.
I'll start with Lincoln Cathedral which is about 1 mile from where I am sitting at the moment. A phenomenal structure. It's 900 years old and still going strong.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 03:43:59
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This is Winchester Cathedral, in my home town:
PS, if you're ever in Winch in the summer, buy a takeaway pint from the Old Vine and sit in the grounds pictured, its the best way to spend an afternoon ever.
This ones a little different:
The Fishrocket, aka 30 St Mary Axe, the Swiss Re tower.
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 03:45:08
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ah, the gerkin...
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cook me some fucking eggs! |
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 04:25:20
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I've got to visit Bilbao one day:
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 04:31:44
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I always thought Frank Lloyd Wright was pretty cool:
But Gaudi is probably my favourite:
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 04:34:56
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This one I can see from my window. Alexandra Palace, Ally Pally to its friends.
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 04:56:03
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Hello my friends. Because I love you all (it's not your fault you are English) I will show you these wonderful pictures of the place where I spent Christmas: the Ice Hotel in Sweden (well, I didn't sleep inside, it was too expensive). It is way more beautiful inside so here is one picture from the inside and another from the outside (looks like the interior of somewhere in Siberia).
The thing is, the hotel melts in the spring, and they have to rebuild it entirely each november.... so it is never the same.
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 05:04:45
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Hey, Adnan, is there a web address for this? I've read about it before and would love to go and stay there.
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 05:05:27
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p.s. I'm Welsh so you can be nice to me 
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 05:17:18
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Oh you're Welsh !
OK then, it's simply icehotel.com
Spending a night in the hotel is quite expensive (and - 5 degrees) but you can always stay at Kiruna which is a town nearby, or rent a chalet 100m from the hotel. The temperature was - 40 when I was there, so you better bring your scarf ! |
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 07:22:47
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 07:26:49
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 07:39:24
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how about my old home town, Stockport, we have the viaduct, was the biggest brick structure in europe or something at one time, not sure what it is now...
erm, that's it... it's quite impressive when you stand under it... 
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I'm flat out, you're so beautiful to look at when you cry. Freeze, don't move, you've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequal to your life. Shady Lane, everybody wants one, Shady Lane, everybody needs one. |
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 07:47:00
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hmmm...I have to admit that it was not quite what I was expecting.
I see your viaduct and raise you one Taj Mahal
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 07:49:46
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quote:
Originally posted by ProverbialCereal
"Join the Cult of Gunn / And you'll get an eighties Monster Ballad CD just for joining"
Is that one of those Barbie toy accessories??
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 07:51:55
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this building is right down the street from me
it's a Frank Gehry, who also did the Walt Disney Concert Hall which opened last year here in LA, and many other amazing buildings which i can't find pictures of right now (including the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, featured above, which i was lucky to see) |
Edited by - floop on 01/14/2004 07:54:06 |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 08:09:39
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quote:
Originally posted by floop
this building is right down the street from me
it's a Frank Gehry, who also did the Walt Disney Concert Hall which opened last year here in LA, and many other amazing buildings which i can't find pictures of right now (including the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, featured above, which i was lucky to see)
Now this is the stupiddest building I have ever seen...the architect must have been on an LSD trip for a while, together with his financial sponsor. |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 08:14:04
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well now for some toilet humour....
this is a public toilet in Kawakawa, New Zealand.
it is a bugger to get any good pictures of, so this'll have to do.
it was desinged by Freidrich Hundertwasser - a rather famous wee fella.
and it won quite a few awards in new zealand a couple of years ago.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 08:16:59
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 That was probably featured in Lord Of The Rings!
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 08:37:11
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Alledgedly this is the world's narrowest house:
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 09:36:53
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quote:
Originally posted by Adnan_le_Terrible
quote:
Originally posted by floop
this building is right down the street from me
it's a Frank Gehry, who also did the Walt Disney Concert Hall which opened last year here in LA, and many other amazing buildings which i can't find pictures of right now (including the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, featured above, which i was lucky to see)
Now this is the stupiddest building I have ever seen...the architect must have been on an LSD trip for a while, together with his financial sponsor.
i quite like it actually.
it definitely beats your stupid Eiffel Tower (or whatever it's called) |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 09:45:54
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I've always loved the Bradbury Building. It's on Broadway (and 3rd, I think) in downtown LA. It's been used in countless films and TV shows.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2004 : 06:05:53
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Was'nt that used in Blade Runner?
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GoddessTheory
= Cult of Ray =
USA
675 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2004 : 07:21:57
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Thanks for the Ice Hotel link. That is quite spectacular.
I wanna go now. |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2004 : 07:42:06
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In Poland, the Wieliczka Salt Mine, (which was under careful consideration for our elopement). It's over 700 years old, with underground chapels, lakes, statues, murals,banquet halls, shops, restaurant, a post office, and more - everything is carved from the salt. Even the chandeliers. It is still working as a mine now, I believe.... http://www.kopalnia-wieliczka.pl/english/
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
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Hordak
- FB Fan -
USA
180 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2004 : 10:28:56
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2004 : 10:42:49
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quote:
Originally posted by Hordak
You are the true master of universe
I see a ship in a harbour. |
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Hordak
- FB Fan -
USA
180 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2004 : 11:07:02
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| No, I am against the Masters of the Universe. |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2004 : 11:15:26
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I liked Hordak, he was my favourite evil character...
I see a ship in a harbour. |
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