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I captured this scene from an overpass near Bologna Centrale station, across from the signal house with its steel framework spanning the tracks. In the center of the structure a large clock was mounted, clearly visible above the converging rails and electrical lines.
The design of the signal house itself stood out to me, its elevated form and intricate framework contrasting with the dense infrastructure of tracks, wiring, and surrounding urban buildings.
The sun rises over San Francisco Bay, painting the sky in gradients of orange, pink, and deepening blue while the iconic shipyard cranes of Pier 70 stand in silhouette. This is the view that greeted generations of maritime workers arriving for early shifts—the industrial skyline that built America's Pacific naval power now transformed into one of the city's most evocative historic landmarks.
Those gantry cranes marching across the horizon are among the most recognizable structures at Pier 70. Their skeletal steel frameworks, designed for lifting massive ship components and machinery, create a rhythmic pattern against the colorful dawn sky. During World War II, cranes like these operated around the clock, hoisting steel plates, engines, and armaments onto vessels destined for the Pacific theater. The distinctive A-frame shape allowed them to straddle railway tracks that once crisscrossed the shipyard, moving materials from fabrication shops to drydocks with industrial efficiency.
The water catches and reflects the warm sunrise colors, creating a mirror image that doubles the visual impact. San Francisco Bay has always been central to the city's identity and economy—first as a Gold Rush gateway, then as a maritime and naval powerhouse, and now as a contested space where public access, environmental restoration, and development pressures collide. This particular stretch of waterfront, once closed to civilians for security and operational reasons, has gradually opened to public use as the shipyard's industrial functions wound down.
Sailboat masts visible on the left frame the scene, reminding us how this working waterfront has transitioned. Where cargo ships and naval vessels once dominated, recreational sailors now navigate these waters. It's a shift repeated across San Francisco's waterfront—from commercial and industrial uses toward residential, recreational, and mixed-use development. The tension between honoring maritime heritage and accommodating contemporary urban needs defines much of the conversation around places like Pier 70.
The composition itself emphasizes the scale and drama of industrial infrastructure. Silhouetting the cranes against the saturated sky transforms functional machinery into sculpture, their geometric forms creating visual interest through repetition and variation. The foreground remains in deep shadow, focusing attention on that brilliant horizon where industrial history meets natural beauty. This is the kind of view that makes San Francisco special—a city where working landscapes and stunning natural settings coexist, where you can witness both human ambition and environmental grandeur in a single frame.
For decades, these cranes represented economic vitality and American industrial might. Now they stand as monuments to a bygone era, preserved not for their utility but for their historical and aesthetic value. Their presence reminds us that San Francisco wasn't always a tech hub—it was a city built by people who worked with their hands, who built ships and loaded cargo, who operated cranes and welded steel. As the city transforms, these structures anchor us to that history.
The Thames Iron Works, Shipbuilding & Engineering Company, Limited.
It once had 3,000 full time employees and built warships for the Royal Navy.
Started 1837- Defunct 1912.
LR3793 © Joe O'Malley 2020
Christmas in the bin, .. in fact bins in this case !.
The rotating anti-trespass spikes look like Christmas decorations ...
LR2684
Beautiful sunset as seen from the grounds of the Rixos Konya hotel in Konya, Turkey
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With an average of 85,000 people working locally, I was lucky for just a few seconds in avoiding any of them...
1:12pm Good Service.
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The Selfridges Building, a landmark building in Birmingham, West Midlands.
The building is part of the Bullring Shopping Centre and houses Selfridges Department Store. The building was completed in 2003 at a cost of £60 million and designed by architecture firm Future Systems. It has a steel framework with sprayed concrete façade and aluminium disc cladding. Since its construction the building has become an iconic architectural landmark and seen as a major contribution to the regeneration of Birmingham
The architecture firm Future Systems were appointed by Selfridge's then chief executive, Vittorio Radice, to design only the third store outside London. Although Selfridges was physically integrated with the Bullring Shopping Centre the client wanted a distinct design approach which would set the store apart from the rest of the development and become an instantly recognisable signpost for the brand. The building's facade is curved, wrapping around the corner of Moor Street and Park Street. The facade comprises 15,000 anodised aluminium discs mounted on a blue background.
After construction the building won a number of awards including:-
RIBA Award for Architecture 2004
Concrete Society Awards, Overall Winner 2004
Structural Steel Awards 2004
Royal Fine Art Commission Trust, Retail Innovation 2004
Institution of Civil Engineers, Project Award Winner 2004
Civic Trust Award 2004
Retail Week Awards, Retail Destination of the Year 2004
An example of elementary construction methods, along the Tanami Track (either WA or NT)
Steel framework & corrugated iron, eminently transportable by camel, re-usable for so many purposes...
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The Selfridges Building, a landmark building in Birmingham, West Midlands.
The building is part of the Bullring Shopping Centre and houses Selfridges Department Store. The building was completed in 2003 at a cost of £60 million and designed by architecture firm Future Systems. It has a steel framework with sprayed concrete façade and aluminium disc cladding. Since its construction the building has become an iconic architectural landmark and seen as a major contribution to the regeneration of Birmingham
The architecture firm Future Systems were appointed by Selfridge's then chief executive, Vittorio Radice, to design only the third store outside London. Although Selfridges was physically integrated with the Bullring Shopping Centre the client wanted a distinct design approach which would set the store apart from the rest of the development and become an instantly recognisable signpost for the brand. The building's facade is curved, wrapping around the corner of Moor Street and Park Street. The facade comprises 15,000 anodised aluminium discs mounted on a blue background.
After construction the building won a number of awards including:-
RIBA Award for Architecture 2004
Concrete Society Awards, Overall Winner 2004
Structural Steel Awards 2004
Royal Fine Art Commission Trust, Retail Innovation 2004
Institution of Civil Engineers, Project Award Winner 2004
Civic Trust Award 2004
Retail Week Awards, Retail Destination of the Year 2004
The Selfridges Building, a landmark building in Birmingham, West Midlands.
The building is part of the Bullring Shopping Centre and houses Selfridges Department Store. The building was completed in 2003 at a cost of £60 million and designed by architecture firm Future Systems. It has a steel framework with sprayed concrete façade and aluminium disc cladding. Since its construction the building has become an iconic architectural landmark and seen as a major contribution to the regeneration of Birmingham
The architecture firm Future Systems were appointed by Selfridge's then chief executive, Vittorio Radice, to design only the third store outside London. Although Selfridges was physically integrated with the Bullring Shopping Centre the client wanted a distinct design approach which would set the store apart from the rest of the development and become an instantly recognisable signpost for the brand. The building's facade is curved, wrapping around the corner of Moor Street and Park Street. The facade comprises 15,000 anodised aluminium discs mounted on a blue background.
After construction the building won a number of awards including:-
RIBA Award for Architecture 2004
Concrete Society Awards, Overall Winner 2004
Structural Steel Awards 2004
Royal Fine Art Commission Trust, Retail Innovation 2004
Institution of Civil Engineers, Project Award Winner 2004
Civic Trust Award 2004
Retail Week Awards, Retail Destination of the Year 2004
The Selfridges Building, a landmark building in Birmingham, West Midlands.
The building is part of the Bullring Shopping Centre and houses Selfridges Department Store. The building was completed in 2003 at a cost of £60 million and designed by architecture firm Future Systems. It has a steel framework with sprayed concrete façade and aluminium disc cladding. Since its construction the building has become an iconic architectural landmark and seen as a major contribution to the regeneration of Birmingham
The architecture firm Future Systems were appointed by Selfridge's then chief executive, Vittorio Radice, to design only the third store outside London. Although Selfridges was physically integrated with the Bullring Shopping Centre the client wanted a distinct design approach which would set the store apart from the rest of the development and become an instantly recognisable signpost for the brand. The building's facade is curved, wrapping around the corner of Moor Street and Park Street. The facade comprises 15,000 anodised aluminium discs mounted on a blue background.
After construction the building won a number of awards including:-
RIBA Award for Architecture 2004
Concrete Society Awards, Overall Winner 2004
Structural Steel Awards 2004
Royal Fine Art Commission Trust, Retail Innovation 2004
Institution of Civil Engineers, Project Award Winner 2004
Civic Trust Award 2004
Retail Week Awards, Retail Destination of the Year 2004
The Selfridges Building, a landmark building in Birmingham, West Midlands.
The building is part of the Bullring Shopping Centre and houses Selfridges Department Store. The building was completed in 2003 at a cost of £60 million and designed by architecture firm Future Systems. It has a steel framework with sprayed concrete façade and aluminium disc cladding. Since its construction the building has become an iconic architectural landmark and seen as a major contribution to the regeneration of Birmingham
The architecture firm Future Systems were appointed by Selfridge's then chief executive, Vittorio Radice, to design only the third store outside London. Although Selfridges was physically integrated with the Bullring Shopping Centre the client wanted a distinct design approach which would set the store apart from the rest of the development and become an instantly recognisable signpost for the brand. The building's facade is curved, wrapping around the corner of Moor Street and Park Street. The facade comprises 15,000 anodised aluminium discs mounted on a blue background.
After construction the building won a number of awards including:-
RIBA Award for Architecture 2004
Concrete Society Awards, Overall Winner 2004
Structural Steel Awards 2004
Royal Fine Art Commission Trust, Retail Innovation 2004
Institution of Civil Engineers, Project Award Winner 2004
Civic Trust Award 2004
Retail Week Awards, Retail Destination of the Year 2004
Especially for Rob Brindley....
More Melbourne faff........looking skywards through the architecture, across the Yarra River from Federation Square, Melbourne, Victora - Australia
Explore # 362
This view is of the Grand Central Terminal platform tracks that were exposed during the early construction phase of the new Chemical Bank building located at 277 Park Avenue in New York City, ca 1962, Houser Collection. A New Haven Railroad train led by an EP-5 "Jet" electric locomotive is seen with its nose shown below. What is seen of the New Haven train is Osgood-Bradley "American Flyer" cars (coach). This is an interesting scene showing the on-going demolition with workers present while the trains keep on operating. In the center foreground is seen what appears to be a side dumping gondola.
Most of the following comments relate to my errant former description for this construction site as being the demolition of Pennsylvania Station, but of course it was not!
The Selfridges Building, a landmark building in Birmingham, West Midlands.
The building is part of the Bullring Shopping Centre and houses Selfridges Department Store. The building was completed in 2003 at a cost of £60 million and designed by architecture firm Future Systems. It has a steel framework with sprayed concrete façade and aluminium disc cladding. Since its construction the building has become an iconic architectural landmark and seen as a major contribution to the regeneration of Birmingham
The architecture firm Future Systems were appointed by Selfridge's then chief executive, Vittorio Radice, to design only the third store outside London. Although Selfridges was physically integrated with the Bullring Shopping Centre the client wanted a distinct design approach which would set the store apart from the rest of the development and become an instantly recognisable signpost for the brand. The building's facade is curved, wrapping around the corner of Moor Street and Park Street. The facade comprises 15,000 anodised aluminium discs mounted on a blue background.
After construction the building won a number of awards including:-
RIBA Award for Architecture 2004
Concrete Society Awards, Overall Winner 2004
Structural Steel Awards 2004
Royal Fine Art Commission Trust, Retail Innovation 2004
Institution of Civil Engineers, Project Award Winner 2004
Civic Trust Award 2004
Retail Week Awards, Retail Destination of the Year 2004
Detail of one of the legs (or towers) of the Newport Transporter Bridge.
The Newport Transporter Bridge is a crossing of the River Usk in Newport, Wales. It is a Grade I listed structure. Designed by French engineer Ferdinand Arnodin, it was built between 1902 and 1906 and opened by Godfrey Charles Morgan, 1st Viscount Tredegar on 12 September 1906. The span is an example of the very rare transporter bridge concept, of which only eight exist worldwide. Service has been suspended indefinitely since the end of 2007.
The design was chosen because the river banks are very low at the desired crossing point (a few miles south of the city centre) where an ordinary bridge would need a very long approach ramp to attain sufficient height to allow ships to pass under, and a ferry could not be used during low tide at the site.
The height of the towers is 242 feet (74 m) and the height of the horizontal beam above the road is 177 feet (54 m). The transporter platform or gondola travels the 645 feet (196.6 m) between the towers at ten feet (three metres) per second, powered from the engine room. This Transporter Bridge is the largest of the eight which remain worldwide, and the oldest of its type in Britain.
The bridge was shut down in 1985 because of wear. Following a £3 million refurbishment, it reopened in 1995 and operated until late 2007 before service was indefinitely suspended. Today, the bridge is widely regarded as the most recognisable symbol of the city of Newport.
[from Wikipedia]
Enjoy it large and on black.
Sanno Park Tower, an iconic high-rise in Tokyo’s Chiyoda district, seamlessly combines sleek, modern architecture with functional design. Completed in 2000, this 44-story building is notable for its sophisticated structural lines and innovative architectural features that highlight Japan's commitment to combining aesthetics with practicality. Designed by renowned architectural firm Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei, the building is a masterpiece of Japanese urban design, showcasing minimalist yet impactful features that make it stand out in Tokyo's skyline.
One of the building’s unique architectural highlights is the circular glass structure at its entrance, which creates a visually striking focal point. This pavilion-like addition, with its radial design and metal framework, provides a sense of openness and flow that welcomes visitors while maintaining a distinctively modern feel. The glass and steel elements reflect light beautifully, especially on rainy days, adding an element of elegance to the entire structure. The area around Sanno Park Tower is immaculately landscaped, providing a balance between the building’s imposing presence and the surrounding greenery.
Sanno Park Tower serves as a business hub and is home to major companies and government offices, making it a vital part of Tokyo’s economic landscape. The tower's environmentally conscious design incorporates energy-saving technologies and sustainable materials, reflecting Japan's ongoing dedication to eco-friendly construction practices. With its blend of modern aesthetics and thoughtful design, Sanno Park Tower is not just a building; it’s a statement on the future of urban architecture in Tokyo. This landmark appeals to architecture enthusiasts and photographers alike, capturing the spirit of contemporary Japanese design.
The Selfridges Building, a landmark building in Birmingham, West Midlands.
The building is part of the Bullring Shopping Centre and houses Selfridges Department Store. The building was completed in 2003 at a cost of £60 million and designed by architecture firm Future Systems. It has a steel framework with sprayed concrete façade and aluminium disc cladding. Since its construction the building has become an iconic architectural landmark and seen as a major contribution to the regeneration of Birmingham
The architecture firm Future Systems were appointed by Selfridge's then chief executive, Vittorio Radice, to design only the third store outside London. Although Selfridges was physically integrated with the Bullring Shopping Centre the client wanted a distinct design approach which would set the store apart from the rest of the development and become an instantly recognisable signpost for the brand. The building's facade is curved, wrapping around the corner of Moor Street and Park Street. The facade comprises 15,000 anodised aluminium discs mounted on a blue background.
After construction the building won a number of awards including:-
RIBA Award for Architecture 2004
Concrete Society Awards, Overall Winner 2004
Structural Steel Awards 2004
Royal Fine Art Commission Trust, Retail Innovation 2004
Institution of Civil Engineers, Project Award Winner 2004
Civic Trust Award 2004
Retail Week Awards, Retail Destination of the Year 2004
Bridge in night. Shoot in Chongqing China
You can buy it in :http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-25203631-bridge.php
The Selfridges Building, a landmark building in Birmingham, West Midlands.
The building is part of the Bullring Shopping Centre and houses Selfridges Department Store. The building was completed in 2003 at a cost of £60 million and designed by architecture firm Future Systems. It has a steel framework with sprayed concrete façade and aluminium disc cladding. Since its construction the building has become an iconic architectural landmark and seen as a major contribution to the regeneration of Birmingham
The architecture firm Future Systems were appointed by Selfridge's then chief executive, Vittorio Radice, to design only the third store outside London. Although Selfridges was physically integrated with the Bullring Shopping Centre the client wanted a distinct design approach which would set the store apart from the rest of the development and become an instantly recognisable signpost for the brand. The building's facade is curved, wrapping around the corner of Moor Street and Park Street. The facade comprises 15,000 anodised aluminium discs mounted on a blue background.
After construction the building won a number of awards including:-
RIBA Award for Architecture 2004
Concrete Society Awards, Overall Winner 2004
Structural Steel Awards 2004
Royal Fine Art Commission Trust, Retail Innovation 2004
Institution of Civil Engineers, Project Award Winner 2004
Civic Trust Award 2004
Retail Week Awards, Retail Destination of the Year 2004
The Westhafen Tower is a striking modern skyscraper located in Frankfurt, Germany.
Completed in 2004, it stands 109.8 meters tall with 30 floors. Its most iconic feature is the cylindrical design, covered with a green-tinted, diamond-shaped glass facade, often referred to as "the Geripptes" for its resemblance to a traditional Frankfurt apple wine glass.
Positioned near the Main River, the tower is primarily used for office spaces and is a prominent part of the city's skyline, blending contemporary architecture with its vibrant surroundings.
"The U.S. Steel Building appropriately has its steel framework outside the shell of the structure, which is a great hemisphere of gleaming stainless steel with an area of 28,000 square feet. Visitors who enter see a dramatic presentation of the world of tomorrow which steel will help to build. Walter Dorwin Teague has designed both the building and the exhibit and the architects are York & Sawyer." [Description on the back of the postcard.]
Boulton & Paul were a long established general construction and fabrication company whose roots dated back to mid-Victorian times in Norwich. During the First World War they became involved in aircraft construction, and this division was in time spun off as a separate company. This 1953 advert is for their work in steel framework and construction and highlights housing in Cromer Street, near Kings Cross in London, being constructed for the local authority, the Metropolitan Borough of St. Pancras.
The Selfridges Building, a landmark building in Birmingham, West Midlands.
The building is part of the Bullring Shopping Centre and houses Selfridges Department Store. The building was completed in 2003 at a cost of £60 million and designed by architecture firm Future Systems. It has a steel framework with sprayed concrete façade and aluminium disc cladding. Since its construction the building has become an iconic architectural landmark and seen as a major contribution to the regeneration of Birmingham
The architecture firm Future Systems were appointed by Selfridge's then chief executive, Vittorio Radice, to design only the third store outside London. Although Selfridges was physically integrated with the Bullring Shopping Centre the client wanted a distinct design approach which would set the store apart from the rest of the development and become an instantly recognisable signpost for the brand. The building's facade is curved, wrapping around the corner of Moor Street and Park Street. The facade comprises 15,000 anodised aluminium discs mounted on a blue background.
After construction the building won a number of awards including:-
RIBA Award for Architecture 2004
Concrete Society Awards, Overall Winner 2004
Structural Steel Awards 2004
Royal Fine Art Commission Trust, Retail Innovation 2004
Institution of Civil Engineers, Project Award Winner 2004
Civic Trust Award 2004
Retail Week Awards, Retail Destination of the Year 2004
The Selfridges Building, a landmark building in Birmingham, West Midlands.
The building is part of the Bullring Shopping Centre and houses Selfridges Department Store. The building was completed in 2003 at a cost of £60 million and designed by architecture firm Future Systems. It has a steel framework with sprayed concrete façade and aluminium disc cladding. Since its construction the building has become an iconic architectural landmark and seen as a major contribution to the regeneration of Birmingham
The architecture firm Future Systems were appointed by Selfridge's then chief executive, Vittorio Radice, to design only the third store outside London. Although Selfridges was physically integrated with the Bullring Shopping Centre the client wanted a distinct design approach which would set the store apart from the rest of the development and become an instantly recognisable signpost for the brand. The building's facade is curved, wrapping around the corner of Moor Street and Park Street. The facade comprises 15,000 anodised aluminium discs mounted on a blue background.
After construction the building won a number of awards including:-
RIBA Award for Architecture 2004
Concrete Society Awards, Overall Winner 2004
Structural Steel Awards 2004
Royal Fine Art Commission Trust, Retail Innovation 2004
Institution of Civil Engineers, Project Award Winner 2004
Civic Trust Award 2004
Retail Week Awards, Retail Destination of the Year 2004
The Newport Transporter Bridge is a crossing of the River Usk in Newport, Wales. It is a Grade I listed structure. Designed by French engineer Ferdinand Arnodin, it was built between 1902 and 1906 and opened by Godfrey Charles Morgan, 1st Viscount Tredegar on 12 September 1906. The span is an example of the very rare transporter bridge concept, of which only eight exist worldwide. Service has been suspended indefinitely since the end of 2007.
The design was chosen because the river banks are very low at the desired crossing point (a few miles south of the city centre) where an ordinary bridge would need a very long approach ramp to attain sufficient height to allow ships to pass under, and a ferry could not be used during low tide at the site.
The height of the towers is 242 feet (74 m) and the height of the horizontal beam above the road is 177 feet (54 m). The transporter platform or gondola travels the 645 feet (196.6 m) between the towers at ten feet (three metres) per second, powered from the engine room. This Transporter Bridge is the largest of the eight which remain worldwide, and the oldest of its type in Britain.
The bridge was shut down in 1985 because of wear. Following a £3 million refurbishment, it reopened in 1995 and operated until late 2007 before service was indefinitely suspended. Today, the bridge is widely regarded as the most recognisable symbol of the city of Newport.
[from Wikipedia]
Enjoy it large and on black.
The Selfridges Building, a landmark building in Birmingham, West Midlands.
The building is part of the Bullring Shopping Centre and houses Selfridges Department Store. The building was completed in 2003 at a cost of £60 million and designed by architecture firm Future Systems. It has a steel framework with sprayed concrete façade and aluminium disc cladding. Since its construction the building has become an iconic architectural landmark and seen as a major contribution to the regeneration of Birmingham
The architecture firm Future Systems were appointed by Selfridge's then chief executive, Vittorio Radice, to design only the third store outside London. Although Selfridges was physically integrated with the Bullring Shopping Centre the client wanted a distinct design approach which would set the store apart from the rest of the development and become an instantly recognisable signpost for the brand. The building's facade is curved, wrapping around the corner of Moor Street and Park Street. The facade comprises 15,000 anodised aluminium discs mounted on a blue background.
After construction the building won a number of awards including:-
RIBA Award for Architecture 2004
Concrete Society Awards, Overall Winner 2004
Structural Steel Awards 2004
Royal Fine Art Commission Trust, Retail Innovation 2004
Institution of Civil Engineers, Project Award Winner 2004
Civic Trust Award 2004
Retail Week Awards, Retail Destination of the Year 2004
The PetÅ™Ãn Lookout Tower is a 60 metre high steel framework tower in Prague, which strongly resembles the Eiffel Tower. Although it is much shorter than the Eiffel Tower, it stands atop a sizable hill, Petrin, so the top is actually at a higher altitude than that of the Eiffel Tower. The PetÅ™Ãnská rozhledna was built in 1891 and was used as an observation tower as well as a transmission tower.
Today the PetÅ™Ãnská rozhledna is a major tourist attraction. If you go up the hard way, the hill is roughly a half-hour walk up paths that get quite slippery when it snows, and the tower is a shorter but fairly tiring climb; however, the hill is served by a frequent funicular and the tower has an elevator for disabled persons (which all tourists manage to take). ;-)