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Reflections of old,colorful architecture.The shot was taken some time ago,so I don't know anything about the building the reflections are on.Enjoy.
Complete with its moat, Beersel Castle is one of the country’s few well-preserved examples of medieval military architecture.
The castle was built around 1420 and served as a front line site for the protection of Brussels.
The fortifications in this fortress are traditional: deep moats, a drawbridge, battlements with parapets and embrasures.
Gardening simply does not allow one to be mentally old, because too many hopes and dreams are yet to be realized. Allan Armitage.
Liu Fang Yuan 流芳園, or the Garden of Flowing Fragrance, is one of the finest classical-style Chinese gardens outside of China. Filled with Chinese plants and framed by exquisite architecture, the landscape is enriched with references to literature and art. Visitors can find both physical relaxation and mental stimulation when exploring the dramatic 15-acre garden.
the Huntington Library and Botanic Gardens. San Marino. California.
Tintern Abbey is a national icon — still standing in roofless splendour on the banks of the River Wye nearly 500 years since its tragic fall from grace.
It was founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks, who were happy to make do with timber buildings at first. Abbot Henry, a reformed robber, was better known for his habit of crying at the altar than for his architectural ambitions.
A simple stone church and cloisters came later. But then, thanks to the patronage of wealthy Marcher lords, the white-robed monks began to think bigger.
In 1269 they began to build a new abbey church and didn’t stop until they’d created one of the masterpieces of British Gothic architecture. The great west front with its seven-lancet window and the soaring arches of the nave still take the breath away.
So grateful were the monks to their powerful patron Roger Bigod that they were still handing out alms on his behalf in 1535. But by then King Henry VIII’s English Reformation was well underway.
Only a year later Tintern surrendered in the first round of the dissolution of the monasteries — and the great abbey began slowly to turn into a majestic ruin.
The 1834 Vídimyri turf covered church in North Iceland is considered to be a masterpiece of old Icelandic architecture. The turf has to be renewed regularly.
Gardening simply does not allow one to be mentally old, because too many hopes and dreams are yet to be realized. Allan Armitage.
Liu Fang Yuan 流芳園, or the Garden of Flowing Fragrance, is one of the finest classical-style Chinese gardens outside of China. Filled with Chinese plants and framed by exquisite architecture, the landscape is enriched with references to literature and art. Visitors can find both physical relaxation and mental stimulation when exploring the dramatic 15-acre garden.
the Huntington Library and Botanic Gardens. San Marino. California.
Valley wird dank seiner gewagten und individuellen Architektur ein echter Blickfang sein. Das Gebäude, dessen blühende Innenhöfe eine auffallend grüne "Fassaden-Landschaft" schaffen, wird Büros, Wohnungen und Einrichtungen beherbergen. Es befindet sich an der Beethovenstraat, gegenüber von ABN AMRO und neben dem Sportpark Goed Genoeg (AFC).
Valley trägt dazu bei, den Wunsch der Gemeinde zu erfüllen, ein vielseitiges Stadtviertel zu entwickeln, in dem die Menschen leben, arbeiten und sich aufhalten können. Vom Erdgeschoss bis zum siebten Stockwerk wird das Gebäude Büros, Kultureinrichtungen, Einzelhandel, gastronomische Einrichtungen und den Zugang zu den Wohntürmen beherbergen. Im Wohnteil - ab der achten Etage - werden 196 Wohnungen mit einer Größe von 55 m² bis 700 m² entstehen, die praktisch alle zur Miete angeboten werden.
Das Hauptmerkmal des Entwurfs ist die überwältigende Fülle an Grünflächen, die in Verbindung mit der Steinverkleidung den Eindruck eines üppigen grünen Tals erwecken. Der Innenhofgarten, der sich in den unteren Stockwerken des Gebäudes befindet und für alle zugänglich ist, verstärkt diesen Effekt noch. Die verschiedenen Ebenen des Innenhofgartens sind durch Treppen miteinander verbunden.
Valley will be a real eye-catcher thanks to its daring and individualistic architecture. The building, whose flourishing patios create a striking green ‘facade-landscape’, will accommodate offices, residences and facilities. It will be located on Beethovenstraat, opposite ABN AMRO and next to Sportpark Goed Genoeg (AFC).
Valley helps to fulfil the municipality’s desire to develop a multifaceted city district for people to live, work and visit. From the ground floor to the seventh floor, the building will accommodate offices, cultural facilities, retail, catering facilities and access to the residential towers. The residential section – starting on the eighth floor – will feature 196 apartments varying in size from 55m² to 700m², practically all of which will be for rent.
The main feature of the design is the overwhelming abundance of greenery, which combines with the stone finishing to give it the look and feel of an exuberant green valley. The courtyard garden – situated on the lower storeys of the building and accessible to all – amplifies this effect even further. The different levels of the courtyard garden are linked by staircases. source: zuidas.nl/en/project/valley/
Das Gebäude wurde 1897/98 für die Firma F. Laeisz nach Plänen von Bernhard Hanssen, Wilhelm Emil Meerwein und Martin Haller im Stil der Hannoverschen Architekturschule erbaut. Der umbaute Raum betrug ca. 34.000 Kubikmeter. Die Baukosten beliefen sich auf 960.000 Reichsmark, das sind 28 Reichsmark pro Kubikmeter umbauter Raum.
Außer der Reederei Laeisz hatten von Beginn an bedeutende Seeversicherer dort ihre Geschäftsräume. Auch heute ist das Haus noch Firmensitz der Reederei F. Laeisz.
The building was built in 1897/98 for the F. Laeisz company according to plans by Bernhard Hanssen, Wilhelm Emil Meerwein and Martin Haller in the style of the Hanover School of Architecture. The enclosed space was approximately 34,000 cubic meters. The construction costs amounted to 960,000 Reichsmarks, that is 28 Reichsmarks per cubic meter of enclosed space.
In addition to the shipping company Laeisz, major marine insurers had their business premises there from the start. Even today the house is still the headquarters of the shipping company F. Laeisz.
Kolomenskoye - a former royal residence and ancestral lands, now - the State Historical-Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve in Moscow.
Church of the Ascension of Jehovah (1532) - a masterpiece of world architecture, the first stone church marquee in Russia.
Church of St. George - a stone church with a bell tower of the XVII century the middle of the XVI century.
Monastery - Nilova Hermitage. Tver region. Russia.
The monastery dates back to 1528, from the moment of the arrival of the Monk Nile on the island of Stolobny, on Lake Seliger.
A few years later, after the presentation of the Monk Nil of Stolobensky, in 1594, a Blessing was given for the opening of the monastery of the Nilov Pustyn.
In the 18-19 centuries, the Nilova Pustyn Monastery was one of the largest cultural centers in Russia, with a huge library, educational institutions, with its own large production of goods and products.
It was in the Nilova desert that Leonty Magnitsky, a mathematician and teacher, studied under whom, later, the Great Lomonosov studied. Nilova Hermitage was visited by many great people, including Emperor Alexander I and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
After the blasphemous looting and partial destruction of the monastery by the Bolsheviks, the buildings were used as a colony for minors, as a prisoner of war camp, as a military hospital, as a camp site. When all the buildings of the monastery fell into disrepair and could no longer be used, without major repairs, by the Council of Ministers of the RSFSR, in 1990, the monastery complex was transferred to the Moscow Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church.
2016 marks the 25th anniversary of the revival of the Nilo-Stolobensky Monastery. Ahead, there are still colossal works to restore the former splendor of the holy monastery. But already now, the Nilo-Stolobenskaya hermitage is the pearl of the Tver diocese. Even in spite of all the destruction that befell from the godless power, this monastery with all this lies before us in all its beauty and grandeur of the genius of architecture, the pious ancestors of the Russian land.
Today, the monastery, thanks to the governor Archimandrite Arkady (Gubanov), is being successfully restored by the brethren and already has its own autonomous production of products, which is in great demand among pilgrims and local residents.
The Bow Bridge/ˈboʊ/ is a cast iron bridge located in Central Park, New York City, crossing over the Lake and used as a pedestrian walkway.[1]
It is decorated with an interlocking circles banister, with eight planting urns on top of decorative bas-relief panels. Intricate arabesque elements and volutes can be seen underneath the span arch. Its 87-foot-long (27 m) span is the longest of the park's bridges, though the balustrade is 142 feet (43 m) long.[2][3][4] While other bridges in Central Park are inconspicuous, the Bow Bridge is made to stand out from its surroundings.[5] The Bow Bridge is also the only one of Central Park's seven ornamental iron bridges that does not traverse a bridle path.[6]
The bridge was designed by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould, and completed in 1862.[3][4] It was built by the Bronx-based iron foundry Janes, Kirtland & Co., the same company that constructed the dome of U.S. Capitol Building.[7] The bridge was restored in 1974.[3][4][8]
This white marble temple is dedicated to Athena, the gardian goddess of Athens, bringing victory (Nike).
It is the smallest tempel to be found on the Acropolis.
The temple was erected in the 5th century BC at the height of the classical period of Greek architecture. The small temple is one of the most beautiful examples of architecture built in Ionic order.
The temple is situated on the edge of the steep rock of the Acropolis, with the city of Athens at its feet and the Aegean Sea in the distance....
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Ålesund is a town and municipality in Møre og Romsdal County, Norway. It is part of the traditional district of Sunnmøre and the centre of the Ålesund Region. It is a sea port and is noted for its concentration of Art Nouveau architecture. The town of Ålesund is the administrative centre of Ålesund Municipality, as well as the principal shipping town of the Sunnmøre district
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Built on a small hill as a miniature piece of late Byzantine architecture, the quaint stone-built chapel of Agios Georgios dates back to the 13th century when it was the church of the Medieval village of Agrinou (now within the Larnaca area).
The village and the church were destroyed by the Egyptian Mameluks, who invaded in 1426, and also captured the Lusignan King Janos. Fortunately, the church was soon repaired and the king was freed.
The church served as a monastery in the 18th-19th centuries, but the annexed structures were demolished in the 20th century, thus restoring the original setting of the church. A wall painting of the saint still survives on the north wall. I was not allowed to photograph inside this time but I will try again.
Murau
Gothic architecture
The parish of Murau is characterized by its five historically valuable churches, as well as by its various forms of worship.
The Murau parish church is one of the earliest and most interesting Gothic sacred buildings in Styria. It goes back to the founding of Otto II von Liechtenstein, the then lord of Murau. Construction began in 1284 above the town, halfway up the south slope of the Schlossberg.
In 1296 the consecration in honor of St. Matthew, the final completion of the building, however, dragged on for a few more years. In 1311, the donor's will reports that the church building, a cruciform basilica with a high choir and a heavy, stone crossing tower, was not quite finished at that time. Late Gothic additions and extensions from the first half of the 17th century. - when after the extinction of the House of Liechtenstein-Murau, the rule passed to the house of the later princes Schwarzenberg - are witnesses of building changes and additions, which, however, in no way changed the basic character of the early Gothic building.
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Thanks to the beautiful and interesting historic architecture the whole city of Domažlice has a protected status. Typical is the long market square, here with in the background a historical city gate. The houses have typical Bohemian arcades.
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Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto
Kinkakuji is an impressive structure built overlooking a large pond, and is the only building left of Yoshimitsu's former retirement complex. It has burned down numerous times throughout its history including twice during the Onin War, a civil war that destroyed much of Kyoto; and once again more recently in 1950 when it was set on fire by a fanatic monk. The present structure was rebuilt in 1955.
Kinkakuji was built to echo the extravagant Kitayama culture that developed in the wealthy aristocratic circles of Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. Each floor represents a different style of architecture.
The first floor is built in the Shinden style used for palace buildings during the Heian Period, and with its natural wood pillars and white plaster walls contrasts yet complements the gilded upper stories of the pavilion. Statues of the Shaka Buddha (historical Buddha) and Yoshimitsu are stored in the first floor. Although it is not possible to enter the pavilion, the statues can be viewed from across the pond if you look closely, as the front windows of the first floor are usually kept open.
The second floor is built in the Bukke style used in samurai residences, and has its exterior completely covered in gold leaf. Inside is a seated Kannon Bodhisattva surrounded by statues of the Four Heavenly Kings; however, the statues are not shown to the public. Finally, the third and uppermost floor is built in the style of a Chinese Zen Hall, is gilded inside and out, and is capped with a golden phoenix.
Binh Thuy Old House built in 1870 is an interesting mixture of Chinese, French and Vietnamese architectures. The house had been the residence for the Duong family that came from China and has been living in Can Tho for several generations.
Binh Thuy is the name of its neighbourhood.
The house was used for shooting the movie "L'Amant (The Lover)" directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud based on a semi-autobiographical novel by Marguerite Duras.
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Willemstad is the capital city of Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island. It’s known for its old town center, with pastel-colored colonial architecture. The floating Queen Emma Bridge connects the Punda and Otrobanda neighborhoods across Sint Anna Bay.
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Colourfully painted exterior of the main hall of Sro Loun Temple.
Carvings on the pillars at the entrance are very Vietnamese. Yellow flowers are also Vietnamese favourite. The temple complex as a whole looks like a departure from the traditional Khmer architecture.
The Fall of Saigon in 1975 resulted in the communist takeover of Cambodia. Khmer Rouge, as named by King Sihanouk, was backed by China and advocated the Maoist ideology and a fanatic Khmer nationalism. Influenced by the Cultural Revolution, they wanted to annihilate the bourgeoisie and killed a quarter of Cambodia’s population, in particular, intellectuals, Buddhist monks, ethnic minorities including Vietnamese, during their rule from 1975 to 1979.
They tried to get popular supports by fanning an anti-Vietnamese sentiment among Cambodians quoting Vietnam's occupation of Mekong Delta. They even invaded Mekong Delta and massacred 3,157 Vietnamese civilians in Ba Chuc village in 1978.
Hospitalfield House is an arts centre and historic house in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, regarded as "one of the finest country houses in Scotland". It is believed to be "Scotland's first school of fine art" and the first art college in Britain. It is a registered charity under Scottish law. A range of prominent Scottish artists have worked there, including Joan Eardley, Peter Howson, Will Maclean, Robert Colquhoun, Robert MacBryde, William Gear, Alasdair Gray, Wendy McMurdo, and Callum Innes.
A hospital was founded on the site in the 13th century by monks from nearby Arbroath Abbey as a leprosy and plague hospice called the Hospital of St John the Baptist. The property was purchased by the Reverend James Fraser around 1664 and was subsequently owned by successive generations of the Fraser family. Walter Scott visited the house in 1813, and he used it as the model for "Monkbarns" in his novel The Antiquary (1816).
The last Fraser to own the property was the wealthy heiress Elizabeth Fraser (1805–1873). In 1843, she married Scottish artist Patrick Allan, who later added the Fraser surname to his and became known as Patrick Allan-Fraser. The son of an Arbroath weaving merchant, he had studied art in Edinburgh and became a painter. In 1842, he had been commissioned to do a series of illustrations for an edition of Scott's The Antiquary. While carrying out this work, he had visited Hospitalfield House that year and met Elizabeth Fraser, who was a widow eight years his senior, and they were married the following year.
Together, they embarked on substantial remodelling of Hospitalfield House. The renovations used mainly local craftsmen and converted an 18th-century barn into a gallery, added a five-storey bartizan and a large wing. He had a keen interest in the arts and set up the Patrick Allan-Fraser of Hospitalfield Trust to support young artists. Hospitalfield House was bequeathed "for the promotion of Education in the Arts" upon the death of Allan-Fraser in 1890, there being no heirs to his estate.
The building is now a residential art centre, music and conference venue. It is open to the public for four open weekends per year and for other events, including afternoon tours on the first Wednesday of each month.
In 2008, it was used as a film location for the docu-drama "Children of the Dead End", starring Stephen Rea.
In 2015, Hospitalfield curated and organised Graham Fagen's exhibition for Scotland + Venice, a collateral event of the 56th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia.
Architecture
The red sandstone building is in the Gothic style and draws on medieval domestic architecture. Allan-Fraser was heavily indebted to the Arts and Crafts movement; this is evident in the design of the building, which features crenallated parapets, crow-stepped gables and oriel windows. In 1901, a new studio block was added with north-west facing windows. A smaller room contains a skylight, and there are yards for outdoor sculpture
Myanmar has two traditions of architecture. One is imported from India (probably Bengal), which uses bricks. Another is an autochthonous tradition of wooden architecture. The former has been employed for monumental buildings like Buddhist temples, while the latter for residential buildings including monasteries and palaces.
Shwenadaw Kyaung is a Buddhist monastery made of teak. It is located in the neighbourhood of Kuthoudaw Paya in Mandalay. You may have noticed that the structure is built on stilts like many local houses in Myanmar.
It was not built as a monastery but a building in the Mandalay Palace. It was moved by King Thibaw, the last emperor of the Konbaung dynasty, out of the palace compound to the present location when King Mindon died. It used to be a favourite place of King Mindon, and his son was afraid that it would be haunted by the spirit of his father.
Mandalay Palace was converted to a military base for the British Army after their annexation of Burma in 1885. It was used as the Japanese military base in Mandalay during the Japanese occupation (1942-1945) and was burnt to the ground by the bombings of the allied forces in 1945.
Shwenandaw Kyaung is the only surviving architecture of the Mandalay Palace.
Propylaea, Acropolis, Athens, Greece.
A propylaea, propylea or propylaia (/ˌprɒpɪˈliːə/; Greek: Προπύλαια) is any monumental gateway in ancient Greek architecture. The prototypical Greek example is the propylaea that serves as the entrance to the Acropolis in Athens. The Greek Revival Brandenburg Gate of Berlin and the Propylaea in Munich both evoke the central portion of the Athens propylaea.
The monumental gateway to the Acropolis, the Propylaea, was one of several public works commissioned by the Athenian leader Pericles in order to rebuild the Acropolis at the conclusion of the Persian Wars. According to Plutarch, the Propylaea was designed by the architect Mnesicles. Construction began in 437 BC and was terminated in 432, when the building was still unfinished.
More Essex Churches
These are more examples of Essex Church images that show the Architecture, the Interiors, the Exteriors and especially the Stained Glass Windows that I have taken over the last decade or two. In this series of postings they are from the Village of Alphamstone, about 11 miles from Colchester, an important town in Roman times.
Sketches provided from the pencil of Charles Grigg Tate.
Stockholm's public library. The library has been described as the physical manifestation of a transitionary period in both the rationale of its designer and the shifting values of European architecture; the ultimate result a deceptively complex synthesis of styles presented in a visually straightforward package: the fading influence of Neoclassicism juxtaposed against the emergence of Rationalism. Brilliant!
Angkor Wat ("Capital Temple") is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world measuring 162.6 hectares. It was originally constructed in early 12th century by King Suryavarman II as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire and gradually transforming into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center since its foundation. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia (national flag) and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple-mountain and the later galleried temple. It is designed to represent Mount Meru. Within the moat is the outer wall 3.6 kilometers long and there are three rectangular galleries, each raised above the next. At the center of the temple stands a quincunx of towers. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat is oriented to the west; scholars are divided as to the significance of this. The temple is admired for the grandeur and harmony of the architecture, its extensive bas-reliefs, and for the numerous devatas (deity) adorning its walls.
The Registan (Uzbek: Регистон, Registon) was the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand of the Timurid Empire, now in Uzbekistan. The name Rēgistan means "sandy place" or "desert" in Persian. It is a World Heritage site.
The Registan was a public square, where people gathered to hear royal proclamations, heralded by blasts on enormous copper pipes called dzharchis - and a place of public executions. It is framed by three madrasahs (Islamic schools) of distinctive Islamic architecture. The square was regarded as the hub of the Timurid Renaissance.The three madrasahs of the Registan are: the Ulugh Beg Madrasah (1417–1420), the Sher-Dor Madrasah (1619–1636), and the Tilya-Kori Madrasah (1646–1660). Madrasah is an Arabic term meaning school.
The Registan is truly a sight to be seen, and at different times of day you may see a very different image of each building. With the changing position of the sun throughout the day the intricate tile work and vibrant colours are displayed from a whole new perspective.
The Internationales Congress Centrum Berlin (ICC Berlin) ranks among the biggest congress venues in the world. It was built in just four years under the architects Ralf Schüler and Ursulina Schüler-Witte. Since its opening the highly versatile communication complex - 320 metres long, 80 metres wide and 40 metres high, - ICC Berlin is one of the most outstanding landmarks of postwar German architecture.
The complex consists of spacious lobbies (5,500 m2) and 80 halls.
A three-storey walkway provides a direct link between ICC Berlin and the Berlin Exhibition Grounds.
The building is contaminated by asbestos, renovation has to be done and it's future is until now undecided.
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Nîmes architecture. The Maison carrée, one of the best preserved Roman temples in the world
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A view of Albany from the observation deck at State Plaza next to the Egg.
Once a mill and granary, today an imposing museum of modern art is the Küppersmühle in Duisburg. Only until Sunday runs the exhibition of Martin Assigs "because I am human."
Absolutely!!! Worth seeing!!! For a long time I have not bought an exhibition catalog. This one already.
Then there is Norbert Kricke in the extension building. He is very en vogue at the moment. Until this particular exhibition, I could do nothing with the "Kritzikratzi". I doofus. His works are great, his sculptures have a lightness. Quite wonderful.
And last but not least, this remarkable architecture. The rooms, very large, bright suitable for large to very large formats. The connecting corridors between the existing building and the extension through the preserved silos. Wow!
And also the two powerful, massive staircases. I have never seen anything like it. What do you say to that? Wicked, yo.
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The Cathedral of the Dormition, or the Kutaisi Cathedral, more commonly known as Bagrati Cathedral, is an 11th-century cathedral in the city of Kutaisi, in the Imereti region of Georgia. A masterpiece of the medieval Georgian architecture, the cathedral suffered heavy damage throughout centuries and was reconstructed to its present state through a gradual process starting in the 1950s, with major conservation works concluding in 2012. A distinct landmark in the scenery of central Kutaisi, the cathedral rests on the Ukimerioni Hill.
In 1994 Bagrati Cathedral, together with the Gelati Monastery, was included in UNESCO's World Heritage Site list as a single entity. UNESCO removed Bagrati Cathedral from its World Heritage sites in 2017, considering its major reconstruction detrimental to its integrity and authenticity.
Harpa
Concert hall, Reykjavík
"Harpa was designed by architect Henning Larsen from Copenhagen together with Batteríið arkitektar in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland.
Artist Ólafur Elíasson designed the glass facade together with the architects.
(...) In 2013 the building won the European Union’s award for contemporary architecture, the so-called Mies van der Rohe award, for its outstanding architecture with the glass facade which seeks inspiration from Icelandic nature. The facade is made up from many smaller glass and steel elements and similar mirror elements are found in the ceiling. The artist’s idea was to move the basalt blocks which are found in several places in Icelandic nature closer to the citizens. The glass facade is inspired by naturally occurring pillow basalt.
The artist then plays with the light which comes on during Iceland’s dark winter months and is projected onto the building’s facade. It creates a magical light show reminiscent of the northern lights or the beautiful light and colours reflected in the sky at different times of year when the weather changes. (...)
The award statement said:
“Emerging on the border between the land and the sea, the crystalline structure captures and reflects the light, promoting a dialogue between the building, the city, and the surrounding landscape. One of the main ideas has been to dematerialise the building as a static entity and let it respond to the surrounding colours of the city lights, ocean and glow of the sky.”" www.nordiclabourjournal.org/i-fokus/in-focus-2014/iceland...
A masterpiece of architecture, the Sydney Opera House is one of the world’s most famous buildings. It is located on the edge of Sydney Harbour and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The building was evaluated as “one of the indisputable masterpieces of human creativity, not only in the 20th century but in the history of humankind."
Angkor Wat ("Capital Temple") is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world, with the site measuring 162.6 hectares (1,626,000 m2; 402 acres).
It was originally constructed as a Hindu temple of god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire, gradually transforming into a Buddhist temple toward the end of the 12th century. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura (Khmer: យសោធរបុរៈ, present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaiva tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center since its foundation. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple-mountain and the later galleried temple. It is designed to represent Mount Meru, home of the devas in Hindu mythology: within a moat and an outer wall 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) long are three rectangular galleries, each raised above the next. At the centre of the temple stands a quincunx of towers. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat is oriented to the west; scholars are divided as to the significance of this. The temple is admired for the grandeur and harmony of the architecture, its extensive bas-reliefs, and for the numerous devatas adorning its walls.
I'm standing on a bridge, admiring the picturesque scene of Ghent. The canal flows gently beneath me, framed by rows of ancient houses showcasing exquisite architecture. The beauty of the surroundings is enhanced by the presence of locals and tourists, leisurely strolling across the bridge, creating a lively atmosphere in the heart of the historic center.
As I take in the panoramic view, I am captivated by the charm of this place. The buildings, with their ornate facades and charming details, tell tales of a rich history that spans centuries. The gentle ripples on the water mirror the serenity of the moment, creating a harmonious blend of past and present.
From this vantage point, I can see the hustle and bustle of the city. The streets are lined with quaint shops and cozy cafes, tempting passersby with their enticing aromas. The tantalizing scent of freshly cooked fries wafts through the air, luring me to indulge in the famous local delicacy: fries with stewed meat.
With the promise of a delicious meal just a few steps away, I eagerly make my way towards the mouthwatering scent. The anticipation builds as I imagine the crispy exterior and the tender, flavorful meat that awaits me. Ghent's reputation for its exceptional fries and hearty stews precedes it, and I can't wait to experience this culinary delight firsthand.
As I venture further into the heart of the city, I feel grateful for the opportunity to savor both the visual and gastronomic delights Ghent has to offer. It's a true feast for the senses, and I can't wait to immerse myself in the vibrant atmosphere and indulge in the unique flavors that make this place so special.
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This Japanese shrine, Ueno Tōshō-gū, is dedicated to the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, Ieyasu, founded in 1627, with the main hall (seen here) built in 1651 by the third Tokugawa shogun (and Ieyasu's grandson). It has survived the Battle of Ueno (1868), the Kanto earthquake (1923), and the bombings of the Second World War, and is now an Important Cultural Property of Japan, and is a great example of Edo architecture. The main building is covered with gold foil, and saw massive restoration work 2009-2013. This building is called the Golden Hall (金色殿) - and it's easy to see why - it is really eye-catching!
You are not allowed to enter the building - to preserve the shrine better.
And the name? Tōshō-gū is the name of any shrine dedicated to the shogun, Ueno is after the area where it is located, so you don't mix it up with any other.
Ancient Greek theater is the oldest monument of Taormina. It is built of bricks, indicating that it was created in Roman times. Its layout is compatible with canons of Greek architecture. The back wall together with the scene create a picturesque frame for the landscape with Etna outline on the horizon.
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Starożytny teatr grecki jest najstarszym zabytkiem Taorminy. Jest zbudowany z cegły, co wskazuje, że powstał już w czasach rzymskich. Jego układ jest jednak zgodny z kanonami architektury greckiej. Tylna ściana wraz ze sceną tworzą malowniczą ramę dla krajobrazu z zarysem Etny na horyzoncie.
More Essex Churches
These are more examples of Essex Church images that show the Architecture, the Interiors, the Exteriors and especially the Stained Glass Windows that I have taken over the last decade or two. In this series of postings they are from the Village of Alphamstone, about 11 miles from Colchester, an important town in Roman times.
Sketches provided from the pencil of Charles Grigg Tate.
Located in the midst of the LBJ State and National Parks, across the Pedernales River from the LBJ Ranch, is the Trinity Lutheran Church in Stonewall, Texas. This church was a familiar place of worship for Lyndon Johnson before, during and after his presidency. President Johnson was a member of the "Christian Church," also called the "Disciples of Christ," and considered the First Christian Church in Johnson City as his "home church." When at his ranch in Texas, President Johnson also attended Trinity Lutheran, as well as Saint Francis Xavier Church, also located in Stonewall.
Trinity Lutheran's congregation traces its history to 1902, when it was organized in the Albert, Texas schoolhouse. A sanctuary was built here in 1904, and existing structure was erected in 1928. Worship services were conducted in the German language until 1950. A fine example of the Gothic revival style of architecture, the church features fine details in its arched window and door openings, Gothic steeple, and original pressed metal siding.
More Essex Churches
These are more examples of Essex Church images that show the Architecture, the Interiors, the Exteriors and especially the Stained Glass Windows that I have taken over the last decade or two. In this series of postings they are from the Village of Alphamstone, about 11 miles from Colchester, an important town in Roman times.
Sketches provided from the pencil of Charles Grigg Tate.
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Interior from Garmo stave church at Maihaugen in Lillehammer, Norway. The baptismal font is made from soapstone and dates to the 12th century.
This stave church originally dates to the middle of the 12th century - later expanded in the 18th century. In the 19th century the church was replaced with a newly built on in Garmo and this one was dismantled and sold at auction(!) in 1880. It was bought by Trond Eklestuen, who spent much time buying traditional Norwegian objects (and buildings) and giving them away to museums for preservation. The church ended up at Maihaugen (the largest open-air museum in northern Europe, founded in 1904), a place dedicated to the preservation of Norwegian history and architecture. The church was rebuilt there in 1921.
Castillo, Fénis, Val d'Aosta, Italia.
Fénis es un municipio italiano de 1.792 habitantes que se encuentra ubicado en el Valle de Aosta.
El pueblo de Fénis se sitúa en el principal valle de la región. Sin embargo, la mayoría de su territorio se halla en un valle lateral, cuyo nombre es val Clavalité, un valle selvaje cubierto de bosques, y en el cercano valle de Saint-Julien. El val Clavalité conserva una selva de 2.236 hectaréas, que cubre el 32,7% del territorio del municipio.
Fénis es muy famosa por su castillo, unos de los más importantes de Valle de Aosta por su extraordinaria arquitectura. El castillo es una de las principales atracciones turísticas del Valle.
Fénis is an Italian municipality of 1,792 inhabitants located in the Aosta Valley.
The town of Fénis is located in the main valley of the region. However, the majority of its territory is located in a side valley, whose name is val Clavalité, a jungle valley covered with forests, and in the nearby Saint-Julien valley. The Clavalité Valley preserves a forest of 2,236 hectares, which covers 32.7% of the municipality's territory.
Fénis is very famous for its castle, one of the most important in Valle d'Aosta for its extraordinary architecture. The castle is one of the main tourist attractions in the Valley.
view of old town from Hrad Český Krumlov (Český Krumlov Castle) and Plášťový Most (Cloak Bridge)
Český Krumlov (German: Krumau or Böhmisch Krumau, also spelt Krummau) is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 13,000 inhabitants. It is known as a tourist centre, which is among the most visited places in the country. The historic centre with the Český Krumlov Castle complex is protected by law as an urban monument reservation, and since 1992, it has been a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture.
The historic town centre with the castle complex has been a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992, one of the first in the country. The town preserves the street layout from the Middle Ages. Most of the architecture of the old town and castle dates from the 13th through 17th centuries; the town's structures are mostly in Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. The historical core, today Vnitřní město ("Inner Town") town part, is within a horseshoe meander of the river, with the old Latrán town part and castle complex on the other side of the Vltava.
The centre of Old Town is formed by Svornosti Square. Its main landmark is the town hall from 1597. It was created by merger of three Gothic houses with arcades, whose façade was merged with a Renaissance attic.
The town has preserved only few fragments of the town fortifications, formed by one town gate built in 1598–1602, a bastion from 1505, and remains of zwinger walls.
views of the Church through a small window. Voznesenija Gospodnja church in Kolomenskoe (Moscow). The temple is a masterpiece of the world architecture, the first stone tent temple in Russia. It is constructed in 1528-1532.
The Elihu Benjamin Washburne House was built for and owned by Elihu Benjamin Washburne, a prominent Galena lawyer who served in Congress during the Civil War, and as Secretary of State and Minister to France under President Ulysses S. Grant, another famous Galenian. Constructed in 1844–45, the Washburne House is an example of late Greek Revival architecture. The house was built in the style of Greek temples and features a 2-story porch with four fluted Doric columns.
The Washburne House is a declared Illinois State Historic Site, and was also listed in 1973 on the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, the Washburne House is a contributing structure in the Galena Historic District which encompasses 85 percent of the City of Galena and includes more than 800 properties. The Galena Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, with modifications in 2013.
Galena is the seat of Jo Daviess County in the northwest corner of Illinois. This is the unglaciated area of northwestern Illinois. The rolling hills, history and abundant 19th century architecture draws visitors from throughout the country. The estimated population of Galena in 2019 was 3,158.
Sagrada Família, Barcelona, España.
El Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia, conocido simplemente como la Sagrada Familia, es una basílica católica de Barcelona (España), diseñada por el arquitecto Antoni Gaudí. Iniciada en 1882, todavía está en construcción (noviembre de 2016). Es la obra maestra de Gaudí, y el máximo exponente de la arquitectura modernista catalana.
La Sagrada Familia es un reflejo de la plenitud artística de Gaudí: trabajó en ella durante la mayor parte de su carrera profesional, pero especialmente en los últimos años de su carrera, donde llegó a la culminación de su estilo naturalista, haciendo una síntesis de todas las soluciones y estilos probados hasta aquel entonces. Gaudí logró una perfecta armonía en la interrelación entre los elementos estructurales y los ornamentales, entre plástica y estética, entre función y forma, entre contenido y continente, logrando la integración de todas las artes en un todo estructurado y lógico.
La Sagrada Familia tiene planta de cruz latina, de cinco naves centrales y transepto de tres naves, y ábside con siete capillas. Ostenta tres fachadas dedicadas al Nacimiento, Pasión y Gloria de Jesús y, cuando esté concluida, tendrá 18 torres: cuatro en cada portal haciendo un total de doce por los apóstoles, cuatro sobre el crucero invocando a los evangelistas, una sobre el ábside dedicada a la Virgen y la torre-cimborio central en honor a Jesús, que alcanzará los 172,5 metros de altura. El templo dispondrá de dos sacristías junto al ábside, y de tres grandes capillas: la de la Asunción en el ábside y las del Bautismo y la Penitencia junto a la fachada principal; asimismo, estará rodeado de un claustro pensado para las procesiones y para aislar el templo del exterior. Gaudí aplicó a la Sagrada Familia un alto contenido simbólico, tanto en arquitectura como en escultura, dedicando a cada parte del templo un significado religioso.
The Expiatory Church of the Sagrada Familia, known simply as the Sagrada Familia, is a Roman Catholic basilica in Barcelona, Spain, designed by architect Antoni Gaudí. Begun in 1882, it is still under construction (November 2016). It is Gaudí's masterpiece and the greatest exponent of Catalan modernist architecture.
The Sagrada Familia is a reflection of Gaudí's artistic plenitude: he worked on it for most of his professional career, but especially in his later years, where he reached the culmination of his naturalistic style, synthesizing all the solutions and styles he had tried up to that point. Gaudí achieved perfect harmony in the interrelationship between structural and ornamental elements, between plasticity and aesthetics, between function and form, between content and container, achieving the integration of all the arts into a structured and logical whole. The Sagrada Familia has a Latin cross plan, five central naves, a three-aisled transept, and an apse with seven chapels. It boasts three façades dedicated to the Birth, Passion, and Glory of Jesus. When completed, it will have 18 towers: four at each portal, making a total of twelve for the apostles, four over the transept invoking the evangelists, one over the apse dedicated to the Virgin, and the central dome tower in honor of Jesus, which will reach 172.5 meters in height. The temple will have two sacristies next to the apse and three large chapels: the Assumption Chapel in the apse and the Baptism and Penance Chapels next to the main façade. It will also be surrounded by a cloister designed for processions and to isolate the temple from the exterior. Gaudí applied a highly symbolic content to the Sagrada Familia, both in architecture and sculpture, dedicating each part of the temple to a religious significance.