Sunset casts a golden glow in a beautifully designed hotel in Savannah, Georgia
Golden Glow on Westin Savannah
Golden Glow on Westin Savannah
Tag Archives: building
Modern Art in Architecture
The wall of a building in Atlanta reflects modern art in its architecture
Modern Art in Architecture
Decor Matching the Sky
Symmetrical lines on a color coordinated building in Savannah, Georgia
Decor Matching the Sky
Building Reflections
Vivid reflections of commercial buildings in a pond ……
Building Reflections
Adding Color to An Old Building
Colorful street shops and items for sale add vibrancy to an old building in Gujarat, India
Adding Color to An Old Building
Building the Statue of Unity
Sardar Patel is credited with uniting all 562 princely states in pre-independent India to build the Republic of India — hence the name of the statue.
Built by over 250 engineers and 3,400 laborers using 70,000 tons of cement, 18,500 tons of reinforcement steel bars, 6,000 tons of structural steel and 1,700 metric tons of bronze.
The height of the statue was fixed as ‘182’ metres to match the total democratic assembly constituencies in the state of Gujarat.
A comparison of the Statue of Unity with other notable monuments in the world:
Statue of Unity Comparison
Contrasting Architecture
The old stonework of Golconda Fort, Hyderabad is in stark contrast to the unidentified white building that stands out.
Modern Construction in an Old Fort
Narrow Walkways
Older buildings in Khambhat, India tended to be very close to one another and walkways between the structures were quite narrow. The walkways were meant for only pedestrians and never anticipated vehicles.
Narrow Walkways
History in Khambhat, India
Khambhat, in east-central Gujarat state, west-central India, lies at the head of the Gulf of Khambhat (Cambay) and the mouth of the Mahi River.
The town was mentioned in 1293 by the Venetian traveler Marco Polo, who referred to it as a busy port. It was still a prosperous port in the late 15th century, when Muslims controlled Gujarat. As the gulf silted up, however, the port became insignificant. The town was the capital of the princely state of Cambay, which was incorporated into Kaira (later Kheda) district in 1949.
There are several structures from the past, including this building, that display architecture from that era.
A Building from the Past in Khambhat
Clock Tower in Chipping Campden
Chipping Campden is a small market town in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. It is notable for its elegant terraced High Street, dating from the 14th century to the 17th century. An attractive building with a clock tower sits on High Street.
Clock Tower Chipping Campden
Modern Cars in Older Buildings
An interesting paradox – seeing modern cars in old, stone-faced buildings in England!
Modern Cars in Older Buildings
Unique Architecture in Oxford
Oriel College is the fifth oldest of the University of Oxford’s constituent colleges, founded in 1326. The majority of Oriel’s buildings date from the 17th century onward.
Oriel College
The Peckwater Quadrangle (known as “Peck” to students) is one of the quadrangles of Christ Church, Oxford, England.
The Peckwater Quadrangle
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
Crazy Reflections
The reflections on glass completely distort a building in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina
Crazy Reflections
Charlotte – Symmetrical Architecture
Charlotte has a lot of modern architecture along with traditional buildings. Here is a black and white image reflecting the architectural symmetry of this building.
Charlotte – Symmetrical Architecture
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
Rustic Home with a Water Pump
A still standing home in the Henry River Mill Village depicts the style of buildings in that era including the provisioning of water
Rustic Home with a Water Pump
New Bern – City Hall
City Hall, also known as the Municipal Building, is a historic municipal building in New Bern, North Carolina. It was originally built in 1897 by the federal government to house a post office, federal courthouse, and custom house.
New Bern – City Hall
Reflections for an Image
Reflections on a window create a framed composition of a building, blue sky, greenery, trees and a path
Reflections for an Image
Belfast – A Colorful Building
A colorful building in Belfast, Maine maintains decor from the past. Would be perfect if the cars were antique!
Belfast – A Colorful Building
