Category Archives: Architecture

Time Machine

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Epaminondas

epiminondas writes: Everyone has the fantasy wish of going back in time for a brief visit.  But assuming you had only one trip you could take, where would you go?  I’ve thought about this quite a lot.  Obsessively, actually. Some … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Here are a few pics I took of the Old Rotunda of the L.A. Central Library in downtown Los Angeles. Click on the images to enlarge. Related An essay about the 80 year-old murals.

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Village Du Jour

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Assisi, Italy Related Paleo Retiree points out a wonderfully gallery of narrow streets.

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Oslo City Hall Under a Clear Blue Sky…

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Atypical Neurotic

Atypical Neurotic writes: Begun in 1931 and completed in 1950, Oslo City Hall is an entertaining blend of Functionalism and Arts and Crafts.

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Beautiful Doors of Death

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Epaminondas

epiminondas writes: Among the most beautiful objects of art ever created are the funerary monuments which are to be found scattered around the world in all cultures. Worldwide, there are about ten cemeteries which claim special attention, and among those … Continue reading →

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Oslo Opera House

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Atypical Neurotic

Atypical Neurotic writes: Took this shot at 4:25 pm. The Opera House was designed by the Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta, which also designed the new library in Alexandria, Egypt. When I saw the initial renderings back in the early 2000s, … Continue reading →

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Sacramento, California

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As promised, here are a few pictures of my state capital. I was on my way back to catch a flight and only had an hour, so forgive the haphazard nature of the snaps. Here’s California’s capitol building, … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. Belvedere, Vienna

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Village Du Jour

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Port Isaac, Cornwall, England

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Quote Du Jour

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Today’s quote comes from the great American urbanist William H. Whyte: It is difficult to design a space that will not attract people – what is remarkable is how often this has been accomplished. Why do we … Continue reading →

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