Two sides of one street in Hawkshead, England – one with old buildings and one with newer ones – signifying change
Old and New in Hawkshead
Old and New in Hawkshead
Tag Archives: buildings
Blending of Architecture
The traditional brick buildings with modern glass skyscrapers blend into the skyline of London
Blending of Architecture
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
Charlotte – Lighting Up Downtown
The lights in the tall buildings and waterfall light up Charlotte
Charlotte – Lighting Up Downtown
Charlotte – Psychedelic Reflections
Walking the streets of Charlotte at certain times of the day reveals interesting reflections off the glass of various buildings.
Charlotte – Psychedelic Reflections
Charlotte – Window Washers
With glass in all the buildings in Uptown Charlotte, someone has to wash it!
Charlotte – Window Washers
Charlotte – Reflections on Glass Arches
The use of glass on many buildings in Uptown Charlotte creates unusual reflections on these arches
Charlotte – Tree Reflection on Glass Arches
Charlotte – Building Reflection on Glass Arches
Charlotte – Resting Place Midst Skyscrapers
The Old Cemetery is a resting place for early settlers of Charlotte, North Carolina. The modern buildings seem out of place against this serenity.
Charlotte – Resting Place Midst Skyscrapers
Charlotte – Distorted Reflections
Buildings in downtown (referred to as Uptown) Charlotte use a lot of glass and reflections from other structures are often distorted.
Charlotte – Distorted Reflections
Charlotte – Coming Together
Downtown Charlotte or Uptown (as it is usually called by locals) is home to a number of contemporary high-rise buildings and modern towers, as well as historic structures and old buildings.
Here is an image to bring a unique perspective combining the modern architectural elements of Charlotte.
Charlotte – Coming Together
Still Standing
Some of the homes are in poor shape but still standing. There are plans to develop the Henry River Mill Village by restoring the buildings, making a few them into B&B homes, and converting the old company store into a bar and restaurant.
Falling Apart
Barely Standing
Slide to Digital – Japan Contrasts
The contrasts of Japan – modern buildings tower ancient palaces circa 1985
Japan Contrasts
Slide to Digital – Densely Built Tokyo
A view of the dense buildings in Tokyo, Japan circa 1985
Densely Built Tokyo
Color in Panama
It is not only the tropical sun that brightens things in Panama, but also the most colorful buildings that liven up the cityscape
Color Under the Freeway
Colorful Shopping in Colon
Architectural Feast
The skyline of Panama City has so many well-designed buildings providing an architectural feast ….
Impressive Skyscrapers
Casco Viejo Lighted Tower
Not only is there enough to do during the day in Casco Viejo, but Panama City’s old town lights up at night with restaurants, music, clubs and beautifully lighted buildings and monuments.
Casco Viejo Lighted Tower
Peeling Away
The contrasts in Caso Vijeo, the old town in Panama City are striking – beautifully restored buildings and historic ruins are nestled together with facades that are dilapidated …
Peeling Away
Historic Remnants
The Casco Viejo area of Panama City is undergoing restoration to bring back the glory of its historic past. Beautifully restored buildings sit next to historic remnants that are waiting to be restored.
Casco Viejo Ruins
Casco Viejo Relic
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesús
Walking the Streets
Walking the brick lined streets of Casco Viejo, Panama City surrounded by colorful buildings of Spanish and French architecture …..
Walking the Streets
Photos by Ravi 