Architecture

Lisnaholic · 11-27-2017, 07:06 AM

Wow! I'm being quoted by Yac! This is a total honour. I don't suppose any of us know about the architecture of Poland, so I hope you'll post us some more pics.

And your photos are very interesting; they show how, with a little bit of paint, vegetation and imagination, our cities could look so much better, which in all seriousness, can really lift peoples' spirits. There is also an immediate bonus, in the UK at least, of reduced vandalism if people are given a reason to be proud of where they live. I particularly liked the artwork in your first photo, Yac, with it's discreet pattern and Dali-style animal: compared to the annonymous flats of Zagreb, how much nicer to be able to say, "My flat is the one above the antlers." (Of course not so cool for the guy who has to say, "Yeah, I live in the moose's butt.")

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Originally Posted by Man like Monkey

^ I've never seen Ibrox Park, but you're right about the symmetry, etc. I am particularly impressed with the curved stair towers that've been added on; a pleasing shape, clearly from a different era, but blending into the original design. That's not an easy thing to get right.

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The main stand was based on the Trinity Road stand I mentioned in post #44, it was the same architect who designed both (Archibald Leitch, also worked on many other grounds around the country including Highbury, Old Trafford, Anfield and many others), but Rangers were able to redevelop it without destroying the main facade and added a roof to theirs.

^ You are very well informed, MLM. I think you have given the little-known Archibald Leitch the honour of being the first architect to get his own personal name check in this thread!