Which structure in Europe do you most admire, like, or find inspiring?
Dec 27th, 2011, 11:20 AM
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"Because back in those days there were wolves, mountain lions and other unpleasant critters."
So why couldn't the Judaeans do to the unpleasant critters what my predecessors did?
There are limits to biodiversity. Putting up with wolves goes beyond them.
So why couldn't the Judaeans do to the unpleasant critters what my predecessors did?
There are limits to biodiversity. Putting up with wolves goes beyond them.
Dec 27th, 2011, 01:00 PM
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Park Guell
When the taxi stopped in front, I felt a jolt of pure joy...something one must have experienced as a child when presented with a new toy.
I went back on several occasions and enjoyEd the visits, but that first emotional reaction to
"just" a park was surprising, delightful and memorable.
When the taxi stopped in front, I felt a jolt of pure joy...something one must have experienced as a child when presented with a new toy.
I went back on several occasions and enjoyEd the visits, but that first emotional reaction to
"just" a park was surprising, delightful and memorable.
Dec 27th, 2011, 01:23 PM
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That would be a duchamp memorial you find in so many places in western Europe when you need urgent relief or whatever.
http://www.invisiblebooks.com/fountain.jpg
http://www.invisiblebooks.com/fountain.jpg
Dec 27th, 2011, 01:27 PM
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The Tor in Glastonbury, England. You put in a little work to get to the top and are rewarded with a beautiful 360 view. I'd love to take a yoga class up there inside the ruin looking out from the doorway.
Dec 27th, 2011, 02:52 PM
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Hey flann,
>So why couldn't the Judaeans do to the unpleasant critters what my predecessors did?<
Because, unlike your ancestral home a small island, the Judean hills were open to migrations by all sorts of critters.
>So why couldn't the Judaeans do to the unpleasant critters what my predecessors did?<
Because, unlike your ancestral home a small island, the Judean hills were open to migrations by all sorts of critters.
Dec 27th, 2011, 03:31 PM
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In addition to the famous cathedral in major cities, I would add:
The Carthusian Monastery (Certosa) of Pavia Italy – not far from Milan, includes small cloisters with 122 arches framed by beautiful terracotta moldings. Tranquil grounds for the devout.
Also, the old cathedral in Syacusa Sicily build around the remains of a Greek Temple whose strong Doric columns still support the structure.
The Carthusian Monastery (Certosa) of Pavia Italy – not far from Milan, includes small cloisters with 122 arches framed by beautiful terracotta moldings. Tranquil grounds for the devout.
Also, the old cathedral in Syacusa Sicily build around the remains of a Greek Temple whose strong Doric columns still support the structure.
Dec 27th, 2011, 05:33 PM
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The Duomo in Florence. We walked up the Via Cavour from our hotel, I could see a part of the Baptistry as we got closer and then, BAM! at the end of the street in the Piazza is the Duomo right there up close and personal! Wow, I had seen pictures but to see the pink and green marble structure actually in person was amazing!
Dec 27th, 2011, 06:49 PM
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The stone bridge in Ronda, Spain still in use and the Acqueduct in Segovia, which was used until about 15 years were both built by the Romans. An extraordinary accomplishment.
The Dome in Florence which shows that grace and structure can be one. I also admire Brunelleschi for not succumbing to the powers that be.
The work of Gaudi. It is fantasical and odd and does not always work as architecture and art but must be admired for the imgiantion. I also despise the scupltures of the Passion Facade which are not in keeping with the caprice of Gaudi. Additionally the new AVE from Madrid passes near the Cathedral and may harm the foundation.
The French use of light on their Churches and along the Seine.
The original renovation of the d'Orsay was a model for the transformation of a public space. I do not know when we will see the new renovations as we have no plans to re-visit Paris as of now.
Is there a more spectacular setting for a theatre than the Greek ancient theater in Taormina with Etna in the background? The view must have been distracting for the play goers.
The Dome in Florence which shows that grace and structure can be one. I also admire Brunelleschi for not succumbing to the powers that be.
The work of Gaudi. It is fantasical and odd and does not always work as architecture and art but must be admired for the imgiantion. I also despise the scupltures of the Passion Facade which are not in keeping with the caprice of Gaudi. Additionally the new AVE from Madrid passes near the Cathedral and may harm the foundation.
The French use of light on their Churches and along the Seine.
The original renovation of the d'Orsay was a model for the transformation of a public space. I do not know when we will see the new renovations as we have no plans to re-visit Paris as of now.
Is there a more spectacular setting for a theatre than the Greek ancient theater in Taormina with Etna in the background? The view must have been distracting for the play goers.
Dec 28th, 2011, 02:52 AM
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As so often happens with this kind of thread, the responses of others remind you of your own reactions to various sites/buildings/wonders. Danon, your reaction to Parc Guell was exactly how I felt upon my first view of the Kirche am Steinhof. And Audchamp, you're so right about d'Orsay. Sometimes renovations can be every bit as wonderful and innovative as the building of something entirely new. Enjoying this thread very much. Hope we get more responses.
Dec 28th, 2011, 05:02 AM
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<i>Which structure in Europe do you most admire, like, or find inspiring? </i>
Hadrian's Wall
I think because I saw a picture when I was very young, about the time I was also very enamored of maps and remember tracing a few of Europe. Actually traveling to the location, I Had to see it, touch it.
Pictures of similarly ancient structures--or the much older ones--for some reason don't "call" to me, but this one still does.
Hadrian's Wall
I think because I saw a picture when I was very young, about the time I was also very enamored of maps and remember tracing a few of Europe. Actually traveling to the location, I Had to see it, touch it.
Pictures of similarly ancient structures--or the much older ones--for some reason don't "call" to me, but this one still does.
Dec 28th, 2011, 05:42 AM
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I couldn't include any religious structure due to the hypocrisy practiced in them. I just don't recognise them as attractive places.
Palladio's Rotonda in Vicenza had a huge impact on British Georgian architecture and for that I can be thankful.
The most inspirational structure?
Hadrian's Wall : It kept the English out for many years until James finally conquered them. I wonder how long some of our contemporary civil engineering firms would take to build a wall 20ft high 20ft wide and 70 miles long?
Least inspirational ?
Our new parliament building... bloody waste of non-tax payers money.
http://www.edwud.com/2007/08/13/scot...ngs-edinburgh/
Even Travel Lodge would have had this refused by planning.
Palladio's Rotonda in Vicenza had a huge impact on British Georgian architecture and for that I can be thankful.
The most inspirational structure?
Hadrian's Wall : It kept the English out for many years until James finally conquered them. I wonder how long some of our contemporary civil engineering firms would take to build a wall 20ft high 20ft wide and 70 miles long?
Least inspirational ?
Our new parliament building... bloody waste of non-tax payers money.
http://www.edwud.com/2007/08/13/scot...ngs-edinburgh/
Even Travel Lodge would have had this refused by planning.
Dec 28th, 2011, 06:52 AM
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Well, there are some very fine buildings all over Europe...but I shall mention one building, which is not exactly beautiful, but I find very interesting nevertheless. It is Santiago Calatrava's Twisted Torso building at Malmo, Sweden. The reason, I am mentioning this building is because, I designed a very similar building during my days in the architecture college, some 25 years back. When I designed the building, my professors and classmates said that it was impossible to build it. When I saw this building coming up during the last 5 or 7 years, I felt happy....atleast someone....and a very deserving architect, has build it...if not me.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turning_Torso
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turning_Torso
Dec 28th, 2011, 09:05 AM
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Notre Dame du Haut
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
Dec 28th, 2011, 09:08 AM
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another fantastic project by Calatrava
It always reminds me why I like Spain so much
http://kam.hubpages.com/hub/Calatrava_in_Toronto
It always reminds me why I like Spain so much
http://kam.hubpages.com/hub/Calatrava_in_Toronto
