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CTA Brown Line
Chicago, IL
February 2nd, 2015
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Le pont de Wandre relie, en enjambant la Meuse et le canal Albert, Herstal à Liège. Conçu par le bureau d’études René Greisch, il remplace deux ponts indépendants – un sur chaque voie d’eau – devenus obsolètes suite à la mise au gabarit du canal Albert, dont la largeur est passée de 35 à 85 m. Cet ouvrage, inauguré en 1989, vaudra une distinction au bureau qui l’a imaginé, outre une indéniable reconnaissance internationale.
Long de 524 m, le pont est un ouvrage haubané à pylône central unique d’une hauteur de 102 m, réalisé en béton armé et précontraint. Les travées principales ont une portée de 168 m (Meuse) et 144 m (canal Albert) et sont suspendues au pylône en Y renversé par 19 haubans (entre 73 et 175 m de longueur espacés tous les 6 m au niveau du tablier). La travée d’approche de la rive gauche est désolidarisée du reste et courbe afin de palier d’éventuels tassements dus à la présence d’anciens puits de mine.
La mise en œuvre adoptée a maintenu l’utilisation continue des axes routiers et fluviaux, si bien qu’une grande partie du tablier a été réalisée sur la rive gauche et mise en position par poussage, une technique inédite pour les ponts haubanés. Cette première architecturale mondiale est adéquatement rehaussée par un éclairage de nuit mis en place dès la conception.
Depuis 1993, le pont de Wandre est classé monument du patrimoine historique majeur de Belgique.
The Wandre bridge links, by spanning the Meuse and the Albert canal, Herstal to Liège. Designed by the René Greisch design office, it replaces two independent bridges - one on each waterway - which had become obsolete following the upgrading of the Albert Canal, whose width was reduced from 35 to 85 m. This work, inaugurated in 1989, will be worth a distinction to the office which imagined it, in addition to an undeniable international recognition.
The 524 m long bridge is a cable-stayed structure with a single central pylon, 102 m high, made of reinforced and prestressed concrete. The main spans have a span of 168 m (Meuse) and 144 m (Albert canal) and are suspended from the Y pylon overturned by 19 stay cables (between 73 and 175 m in length spaced every 6 m at the level of the deck). The approach span to the left bank is separated from the rest and curved to compensate for any settlements due to the presence of old mine shafts.
The implementation adopted maintained the continuous use of the road and river axes, so much so that a large part of the deck was carried out on the left bank and put into position by pushing, a new technique for cable-stayed bridges. This world architectural first is adequately enhanced by night lighting implemented from the design stage.
Since 1993, the Wandre bridge has been classified as a major historical heritage monument in Belgium.
Krakow's Main Square (Rynek Glowny) as seen from the balcony of Hotel Wentzl. Aside from being one of the most energetic places on Earth, it is filled with stunning old world architecture. The great Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) on the left has been gracing the main square since the Renaissance and although it is mostly filled with souvenir stands today, it was once a market filled with textiles and salt from Europe and Poland as well as silk and spices from the Orient. The 80 meter tall St. Mary's Basilica on the right dates to the 1300s and among it's many unique features is the Hejnał Mariacki - a live trumpet signal played from the bell tower of the church every hour on the hour. The signal can be heard from blocks away, although it cuts off mid note towards the end of the tune to commemorate a 13th century trumpeter hit in the throat with an arrow as he warned of a Mongol attack on the city.
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Sunset over cherry blossom park and tower background in Seoul city, South Korea, this image can use for travel, night, cityscape, sakura, and holiday concept
Pride Weekend 2017
Chicago, IL
June 23rd, 2017
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North Avenue Beach
Chicago, IL
July 4th, 2014
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So often taken for granted, the Riverside Expressway in the Brisbane CBD as seen from below. via 500px ift.tt/1qHGLN7
Chicago skyline from North Avenue Beach
11-7-2011
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(Note the cherub with camera on the right corner above and the monograms of Mai in the iron grills under the window of the bookshop.)
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The notable Hungarian photographer, Mai Mano's former home and studio, now The Hungarian House of Photography, exhibition hall, bookshop and café.
Architects: Nay & Strausz, 1894. Eclectic Neo-renaissance style.
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Mai Manó House, The Hungarian House of Photography operates in a studio-house built for the commission of Mai Manó (1855-1917), Imperial and Royal Court Photographer. His eight-story studio-house and home was built in fourteen months, in 1893-94.
This special, eight-story neo-renaissance monument is unique in world architecture: we have no knowledge of any other intact turn-of-the-century studiohouse. In addition, it serves its original goal, the case of photography again.
Mai Manó was a professional photographer and specialist, in his time he was one of the best specialists of child portraits. His status in the professional community of that time is uncontested. He was also the founder and editor of the periodical called A Fény (The Light, launched in 1906)
The building's richly decorated neo-renaissance façade clearly served ideological purposes: Mai Manó wanted to lend a past to the young trade, hardly considered to be a form of art by anyone at that time. Take the majolica putti between the ground floor and the mezzanine or the façade paintings on the third floor showing the "six muses of photography".
Actual photographing took place in the Sunlight-studio on the second floor, we restored in 1996-97. During the restoration, we found the original frescoes hiding bethind the white wallpaper for decades. These used to serve as background for Mai's portraits. His studio worked in the house for four decades, until 1931. It was followed by a luxury-bar, Arizona, which was closed in 1944.
After the Second World War, a number of institutions and companies moved into the house and a few private apartments were separated as well. In spite of all the vicissitudes, the house kept its original character. It was declared a piece of national heritage in 1996 considering its special architecture, ornaments and industry-historical significance.
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Chicago, IL
October 16th, 2012
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Krakow's Main Square (Rynek Glowny) as seen from the balcony of Hotel Wentzl (stay here if you're going to Krakow!). Aside from being one of the most energetic places on Earth, it is filled with stunning old world architecture. From left to right, the Town Hall Tower, Cloth Hall (the market), the open air market, St. Mary's Basilica and St. Adalbert's Church.
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Building with 476 apartments that looks like the figure 8 from above (built 2010). A café, a preschool, shops and offices are placed at the base of the building. You can bike from the ground up to the tenth floor. Award winner in the category best housing project in the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona 2011. Architect: BIG, Bjarke Ingels Group, Denmark.
(In the World Architecture Festival 2008 the architects won the award for the housing project The Mountain.)
www.big.dk (website in English)
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Looking upward to the underside of the roof of Auckland Art Gallery's new wing, opened in 2011. A joint venture between Sydney-based Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp, Auckland-based Archimedia and Auckland City Council.
I learned that great care was taken to shape and define key symbolic elements within the new build that respond to traditional Māori beliefs and the site’s sense of history and place.
The wood seen here is Agathis australis, commonly known as kauri - the largest and most renowned of all the native New Zealand timber trees.
The redevelopment has to date, received 17 architectural and 6 design-related awards including the World Architecture Festival's 2013 World Building of the Year.
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Building with 476 apartments that looks like the figure 8 from above (built 2010). A café/restaurant, a preschool, shops and offices are placed at the base of the building. You can bike from the ground up to the tenth floor. Award winner in the category best housing project in the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona 2011. Architect: BIG, Bjarke Ingels Group, Denmark.
(In the World Architecture Festival 2008 the architects won the award for the housing project The Mountain.)
www.big.dk (website in English)
Chicago Skyline
North Avenue Beach
10-18-2011
All photos © Joshua Mellin per the guidelines listed under "Owner settings" to the right.
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Memorial Stupa at Choeung Ek. Between 1975 and 1978 about 17,000 men, women, children and infants who had been detained and tortured at S-21 were transported to the extermination camp of Choeung Ek. It is a peaceful place today, where visitors can learn of the horrors that unfolded here decades ago.
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Temple Street is a historically significant street located in the Cass Corridor / Midtown neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan. Its importance is almost entirely derived from the monumental and namesake structure that resides there:
Detroit Masonic Temple
World's Largest: The Detroit Masonic Temple, located at 500 Temple Street, is globally recognized as the largest Masonic Temple in the world.
Architecture: Designed by George D. Mason in the Gothic Revival architectural style, the building was formally dedicated in 1926.
Multi-Function Venue: The colossal limestone building is not only a home for various Masonic organizations but also serves as a major public entertainment and event center.
Facilities: It includes several public spaces such as:
Three theaters, with the Masonic Temple Theatre (seating 4,650) being a popular venue for major concerts and shows.
Multiple ballrooms and banquet halls.
A large clear-span drill hall.
Neighborhood Context: Temple Street is now situated in an area that has seen significant redevelopment, close to The District Detroit which includes venues like the Little Caesars Arena.
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Sunset over cherry blossom park and tower background in Seoul city, South Korea, this image can use for travel, sakura, and holiday concept
Chicago, IL
May 21st, 2014
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Budapest, Terézváros.
The notable Hungarian photographer, Mai Mano's former home and studio, now The Hungarian House of Photography, exhibition hall, bookshop and café.
Architects: Nay & Strausz, 1894. Eclectic Neo-renaissance style.
Note the cast iron windows of the Sunlight studio and the frescos around it, with the attributes of painting, photography and chemistry (aka muses of photography).
Sculptor: Róna józsef
www.flickr.com/photos/nora-meszoly/sets/72157645682699802
www.flickr.com/photos/nora-meszoly/sets/72157647652442301
Mai Manó House, The Hungarian House of Photography operates in a studio-house built for the commission of Mai Manó (1855-1917), Imperial and Royal Court Photographer. His eight-story studio-house and home was built in fourteen months, in 1893-94.
This special, eight-story neo-renaissance monument is unique in world architecture: we have no knowledge of any other intact turn-of-the-century studiohouse. In addition, it serves its original goal, the case of photography again.
Mai Manó was a professional photographer and specialist, in his time he was one of the best specialists of child portraits. His status in the professional community of that time is uncontested. He was also the founder and editor of the periodical called A Fény (The Light, launched in 1906)
The building's richly decorated neo-renaissance façade clearly served ideological purposes: Mai Manó wanted to lend a past to the young trade, hardly considered to be a form of art by anyone at that time. Take the majolica putti between the ground floor and the mezzanine or the façade paintings on the third floor showing the "six muses of photography".
Actual photographing took place in the Sunlight-studio on the second floor, we restored in 1996-97. During the restoration, we found the original frescoes hiding bethind the white wallpaper for decades. These used to serve as background for Mai's portraits. His studio worked in the house for four decades, until 1931. It was followed by a luxury-bar, Arizona, which was closed in 1944.
After the Second World War, a number of institutions and companies moved into the house and a few private apartments were separated as well. In spite of all the vicissitudes, the house kept its original character. It was declared a piece of national heritage in 1996 considering its special architecture, ornaments and industry-historical significance.
www.maimano.hu/maimanohaz_en.html
www.maimano.hu/maimanohaz_02_en.html