There were a variety of sculptures at the Sculpture Celebration in Lenoir, NC, from modern designs to a human figure
Hyperbolic Waves – by Bob Doster
Partial Face
Variety of Sculptures
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Memories of Mexico City – Modern Side
After seeing the historic sites of Mexico City, here is a collage of images of the modern version of the city.
Modern Side of Mexico City
Campo Marte
Campo Marte is a venue under the administration of the Secretariat of National Defense. Named after the Campus Martius, it is used for military and government events, as well as equestrian events. Campo Marte is located next to the National Auditorium in Chapultepec Park, Mexico City.
Interesting to see a modern building behind the event park.
Campo Marte Sports Field Panorama
Moving to “Modern” Mexico City
After exploring the historic center of Mexico City, we moved to the “modern” version. Here are images of the Western architecture buildings in the Polanco suburb of the city.
JW Marriott
Modern Architecture in Polanco
Shopping Mall in Historic Building
Even a modern shopping mall in a past building in the historic center of Mexico City
Shopping Mall in Historic Building
Old versus New Architecture
It is quite a contrast to see old architecture, modern buildings, and technology in Mexico City’s historic center
Old versus New
Old versus New Architecture
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral Towers
The two bell towers of the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral reach 215 feet and contain 25 bells. The wires across the towers add a modern sense to old architecture.
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral Tower
Mexico City Cathedral Tower View
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral Tower by the Lamp
Visit to Mexico City
We visited Mexico City, Mexico, in June. We will be posting a series of photos from that city.
Mexico City is the densely populated, high-altitude capital of Mexico. Home to over 22 million people, it is a ginormous metropolis that blends ancient history with modern innovation, making it one of the most unique cities in the world.
We stayed at the modern version of Mexico City at the JW Marriott in Polanco, and a renovated historic building for the Hampton Inn in the historic center, to photograph different images of this city.
Mexico Flag
JW Marriott
Marriott Sign
Hampton in Historic Mexico City
Hampton Entrance
Something Modern
With the historic homes in Northside, Lexington, it was interesting to see some new things—a skyway bridge between two buildings and a semi-modern-styled building for a tequila and bourbon hall.
Skyway Bridge
Modern Style Building
Stepping Stone Staircase
While not modern in design, slanted stone stairs hugging the wall in a castle in Mandu, India, serve their purpose.
Bridge Between Buildings
A connecting walkway between two buildings almost looks like a modern, covered bridge
San Jose – Modern and Traditional
The culture and history is mirrored in the architecture of the republic of Costa Rica. The pre-Columbian influence, and a colourful blend of Mesoamerican, Central American and Spanish architecture is seen. These historical buildings are perfectly complimented with the new age contemporary architecture in Costa Rica.
Below is a modern Hilton hotel very close to a traditionally designed building in San Jose. Right in the front of the hotel is Plaza Juan Mora Fernandez. Juan Mora Fernández was Costa Rica’s first elected head of state in 1825. He is remembered for instituting land reform, and he followed a progressive course.
Walking in Wilmington – A View of Stairs Through Glass
Symmetry of stairs through glass in a modern building in Wilmington, Delaware
Lighthouse with Three Sides
The Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse, also commonly known as “Charleston Light” holds a unique title in Carolina Lighthouse lore as one of the most modern lighthouses in the country. The unique triangular and slim structure, which is broken up into two black and white color blocks, is hard to miss, and is a distinctive local landmark that hovers over the beach scene.
Swinging Bridge Above the Treetops – Amazon
From modern bridges to a functional swinging bridge over the treetops in the Amazon forest in Ecuador. A photographer maintains balance while taking pictures of the birds.
Bridge Between Buildings
A modern, covered bridge to create a walkway between two commercial buildings. Reflections make it seem that the bridge is seamlessly disappearing into the building.
Blending of Architecture
The traditional brick buildings with modern glass skyscrapers blend into the skyline of London
Blending of Architecture
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
Asheville Building Reflections
Glass windows on a modern Asheville building reflect a building with old-styled architecture, blue sky, and clouds ….
Asheville Building Reflections
The Old and New in Chattanooga
The modern design of The Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga in sharp contrast to the original section of the museum in The Faxon-Thomas Mansion …
The Old and New in Chattanooga