Your favourite type of Architecture?
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Naemuti
Mega Poster
First off, I have to say that the most egregious modern architecture is these awful housing developments and apartment complexes that are covered in the exact same ugly yellow siding, the exact same fake brick or stone, and the insides have the exact same completely boring white walls. They're so dreadful and if I ever had to choose between living in one and living under a bridge, I'd pick a bridge. Preferably an art deco bridge.
That said, this is beautiful;
And so is this:
Craftsman buildings are probably my favorite, though.
That said, this is beautiful;
And so is this:
Craftsman buildings are probably my favorite, though.
Gazza
Giga Poster
As one of the architects (Well, not registered yet, but working in practice) on here I feel obliged to post 
But yeah, I like post modern...Some of my favourites:
Federation Square, Melbourne:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fed_S ... t_2007.jpg
Westminster Station:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/266 ... 44.jpg?v=0
Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane (Really reflects the Queensland style well)
Bit of an odd one to like, but it tickles me slightly, the Myer Building, Melbourne:
ANZ Headquarters, Melbourne, also gets points for it's interior:
And for day to day stuff, I love the MPries supermarkets they have in Austria...All supermarkets should look like this:
Least Favourite....Indooroopilly Station, Brisbane:
But yeah, I like post modern...Some of my favourites:
Federation Square, Melbourne:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fed_S ... t_2007.jpg
Westminster Station:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/266 ... 44.jpg?v=0
Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane (Really reflects the Queensland style well)
Bit of an odd one to like, but it tickles me slightly, the Myer Building, Melbourne:
ANZ Headquarters, Melbourne, also gets points for it's interior:
And for day to day stuff, I love the MPries supermarkets they have in Austria...All supermarkets should look like this:
Least Favourite....Indooroopilly Station, Brisbane:
Gazza said:
Ew, no way. Westminster Station disgusts me. It's SO just concrete inside, it's gross. I've actually met the architect that designed it though [/claimtofame]
I like a bit of both tooo.
Like, literally, a bit of both... Most beautiful station... I am very good friends with the guy responsible for that roof actually, except he's minced off to the UAE for a bit now [/anotherclaimtofame]
I really like Paris because it's got a bit of both everywhere...
Not actually sure you can beat that it terms of contrast and the way the city's laid out. SUCH a shame it's all RUINED by the French living there <///3
London's similar, and really fab as well, but, I don't think it pulls the contrast off QUITE as well as Paris.
Although the Shard's going to be amaze <3
(although it KINDA reminds me of the marker in Dead Space, dunno why http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vspmHSwxFaY/SpUhZ0dbx2I/AAAAAAAAAHA/W6YueOM0IEA/s400/Dead_Space_Marker.jpg)
Someone mentioned Ottawa? That place can. get. inside. me.
Yeah, mix please.
LiveForTheLaunch
CF Legend
That was me, haha. Have you been there? It reminds me a lot of London in a way, because it's a gorgeous and clean city and doesn't rely on huge, modern architecture to be stunning
. Plus, the three parliament buildings are just faaab <3> new London by miles.
LiveForTheLaunch
CF Legend
^ Yep, it's FAB and gorgeous, but even I forget I've been there sometimes, so you're right, it must be because it's in CANADA. I want to go back so bad though, shame it's an eight hour drive .
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Naemuti
Mega Poster
Hmm, speaking of train stations, some of the recent work on the MBTA here in the states looks rather nice. Especially the blue line.
I dunno if it's quite as nice as some London train stations but it's easily the best one on any of our lines in Boston.
And, for some nice old architecture:
South Station (and it used to be a LOT bigger decades ago.
I dunno why but I have a soft spot for this station.
I dunno if it's quite as nice as some London train stations but it's easily the best one on any of our lines in Boston.
And, for some nice old architecture:
South Station (and it used to be a LOT bigger decades ago.
I dunno why but I have a soft spot for this station.
Nic
Strata Poster
On the whole, I probably prefer modern architecture, although I agree with what Martyn said. Up the road from my flat, they built a ton of new fancy looking apartment blocks a couple of years ago. They mostly look quite cool and funky. Opposite my flat is a nasty 60's mixed purpose block which is falling to pieces and looks incredibly dated. Up the road, there's also a hideous tower thing full of industrial units which was the first of its kind in the world and is apparently protected because it's got a unique staircase, or something. Who knows, it's a bit manky. Anyway, my point being, in 50 years time, are people going to look at the 'new' flats and think they're hideous? (Not that they'll last that long, they're already starting to look a bit shabby) Plus, why do we repeat the same mistakes time and time again?
Anyway, as has been discussed on here before, my favourite architect is Gaudí.
Plus, there's also the Sagrada Familia, obviously, but finding decent photos of that is impossible as you can never get the whole thing in one pic, and it's normally covered in scaffolding. Plus, photos of it get out of date really quickly. It'll almost be a shame when they finally finish it. Part of the joy of it is that its constantly evolving. They're apparently scheduled to finish in 2026.
Anyway, as has been discussed on here before, my favourite architect is Gaudí.
Plus, there's also the Sagrada Familia, obviously, but finding decent photos of that is impossible as you can never get the whole thing in one pic, and it's normally covered in scaffolding. Plus, photos of it get out of date really quickly. It'll almost be a shame when they finally finish it. Part of the joy of it is that its constantly evolving. They're apparently scheduled to finish in 2026.
Gazza
Giga Poster
Tiles on the wall....Booooorrriing.
I love the style of the Stockholm metro though. Stations carved out of the rock, with all the systems just stuck into it...Great contrast between manmade and natural.
The concrete and steel is what MAKES it sexy (Along with the rest of the Jubilee extension). The nice thing is, the concrete should always look nice, because fumes and water wont get at it.
+1
Couple of other ones I like.
Costco Melbourne....Basically, the store was built in a renewal area, so the government wouldn't allow their standard box design, so they were forced to build something modern. Got lecutred once by a guy from the firm responsible.
A local Brisbane firm called Donovan Hill does some amazing housing:
(Though their commercial work is fugly)
And Arkhefield are pretty cool too:
Gazza said:
Noooo, the concrete and steel are sexy for the REST of the Jubilee Line, but, Westminster is just vile. It's literally just pillars and pillars of concrete... It looks like some 60s Industrial plant.
UGH. There's no shape to it, there's no design to it, it's horrific. It looks even worse in person <//3
LiveForTheLaunch
CF Legend
^ Nope, it looks ****, haha.