Colorful row homes in pastel colors line the street overlooking Paignton Harbor, England
Colorful Homes of Paignton Harbor
Colorful Homes of Paignton Harbor
Category Archives: Buildings
Impressive Altar
An impressive altar at Christ Church Cathedral of the diocese of Oxford. It is also the chapel of Christ Church at the University of Oxford. This dual role as cathedral and college chapel is unique in the Church of England. The Cathedral was built around 1546.
Impressive Altar
Christ Church Cathedral Oxford
Christ Church Oxford
Founded in 1546 by King Henry VIII, it is one of the larger colleges of the University of Oxford. Christ Church has a number of architecturally significant buildings including Tom Tower (designed by Sir Christopher Wren) and Tom Quad (the largest quadrangle in Oxford.
Christ Church Oxford Courtyard
St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle
St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle is a place of worship for The Queen and the Royal Family as well as a church serving the local community. Built by kings, shaped by the history of the Royal Family and still the location for both splendid Royal events.
The construction of the Chapel was begun in 1475 by Edward IV and completed by Henry VIII in 1528. The architecture represents one of the finest examples of ‘Perpendicular Gothic’ style in England.
St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle
A Royal home and fortress for over 900 years, Windsor Castle, the largest occupied castle in the world, remains a working palace today. The Queen uses the Castle both as a private home, where she usually spends the weekend, and as an official Royal residence at which she undertakes certain formal duties.
Garden of Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle Tower
Royal Views
Views of London from the Royal Observatory Greenwich – an observatory situated on a hill in Greenwich Park, overlooking the River Thames. It played a major role in the history of astronomy and navigation, and is best known for the fact that the prime meridian passes through it, and thereby gave its name to Greenwich Mean Time. There is actually a physical line where one can stand on both the East and West of the prime meridian.
London Skyline from Royal Observatory Greenwich
London from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Modern London Skyline
The Greater London metropolitan area contains the most skyscrapers in the European Union. As of 2018, there were 31 skyscrapers in London that reached a roof height of at least 150 meters (492 ft). 76 more buildings were built in 2019. Here is a view of modern architecture from across River Thames.
Modern London Skyline
Shard in London
The Shard in London, referred to as the Shard of Glass, is a 95-story super-tall skyscraper, designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano. Standing 1,016 ft high, the Shard is the tallest building in the United Kingdom.
Shard in London
Palace of Westminster
One of the most recognized buildings in the world, the Palace of Westminster in London owes its stunning Gothic architecture to the 19th-century architect Sir Charles Barry. The design and layout of the building were carefully designed to serve the needs and workings of Parliament.
Palace of Westminster
Windows with Style
The 77 Duke Chapel windows were designed and constructed over a three-year period by 15 artists and craftsmen. They are constructed from over one million pieces of glass, imported from England, France, and Belgium and varying in thickness between 1/8 and 3/16 inch. The largest window measures 17.5 by 38 feet, and the smallest measures just 14 by 20 inches.
Impressive Window
Inside the Chapel
Duke University Chapel, like many Christian churches and cathedrals, is cruciform, with a nave that measures 291 feet long, 63 feet wide, and 73 feet high. The walls and vaults of the nave and transepts are constructed from Guastavino tile and were sealed in 1976 to increase sound reverberation and enhance the sound of the organ.
Majestic Chapel
Altar at Duke Chapel
A Chapel from Three Sides
Duke University Chapel is a chapel located at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Constructed from 1930 to 1932, the Chapel seats about 1,800 people and stands 210 feet tall, making it one of the tallest buildings in Durham County. It is built in the Collegiate Gothic style, characterized by its large stones, pointed arches, and ribbed vaults.
Duke University Chapel
Past Its Prime
Driving through the back roads of North Carolina provides glimpses of homes of the past
Past Its Prime
Crane Reflections
A construction crane casts reflections on the Duke Energy Center in Charlotte
Crane Reflections
Surreal Reflections in Charlotte
With tall glass buildings in Charlotte, the reflections are surreal
Surreal Reflections
Adding Reality to Surreal Reflections
Blending with the Sky
Modern glass buildings blend with the sky in Charlotte, North Carolina
Blending with the Sky
Modern Architecture in Charlotte
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a 36,500-square-foot museum space dedicated to the exhibition of mid-20th-century modern art. The architecture of the museum is modern too and stands out midst other buildings in uptown Charlotte.
Modern Architectural Lines
A Framed View
Charlotte – Window Washers
With glass in all the buildings in Uptown Charlotte, someone has to wash it!
Charlotte – Window Washers
Charlotte – A Theater from a Church
The pride of Spirit Square is the 730-seat McGlohon Theater, named in honor of the late legendary jazz pianist Loonis McGlohon of Charlotte. With beautiful stained glass windows and a cupola, this space served as the First Baptist Church sanctuary for many years. The theater has been carefully restored to preserve and enhance its unique architectural details.
Charlotte – Inside McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square
Charlotte – One Wells Fargo Center
One Wells Fargo Center is a skyscraper in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the headquarters for Wells Fargo’s east coast division. At 588 feet tall and 42 stories, it is the fourth tallest building in Charlotte.
Charlotte – Wells Fargo Center