Architecture

Lisnaholic · 11-22-2019, 08:16 AM

^ HaHa! Yes, that was exactly the attitude!

~~Cuthbert~~ · 11-23-2019, 06:44 PM

What you on about? The Royal Pavilion is stunning

Lisnaholic · 11-24-2019, 05:00 AM

Yes, I was also surprised at elphenor's comment. I wonder if he can be convinced to change his mind with some better pictures of this admittedly bizarre buidling:-

No need to fly to Disneyland or the Taj Mahal; the Brits can get a taste of those places by train, especially if they go to the light show:-

Mindfulness · 11-24-2019, 10:48 AM

Those are really nice Lisnaholic.

this is a nice bridge I interneted onto...

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The High Trestle Trail, connecting Ankeny to Woodward, is highlighted by the half-mile bridge spanning the Des Moines River Greenbelt near Madrid. The primary purpose of the bridge was to integrate public art and interpretation to Iowa's trail system. Not only has the bridge won numerous architectural awards, it has become an icon and a Central Iowa destination.

The Batlord · 11-24-2019, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

Yes, I was also surprised at elphenor's comment. I wonder if he can be convinced to change his mind with some better pictures of this admittedly bizarre buidling:-

Spoiler for bigass pics:

What an eyesore.

Lisnaholic · 12-01-2019, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindfulness

Those are really nice Lisnaholic.

this is a nice bridge I interneted onto...

^ That's a great bridge, Mindfulness; a simple design idea but really effective.

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The design of Christian churches isn't simple, but I find it very intriguing, partly because it's so widespread. They started out a couple of milennia ago and in the last 500 years they have spread out all round the world. Lots of style changes of course, but also many elements that stay the same too

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But where ever the church is, architects are likely to call the main entrance bits "the west works", because the European tradition was that the altar end should face East - so that worshipers were pointing at Jerusalem, or so the theory goes. Not every European church follows that rule, but many do. So what happens in these other places? Do African churches point north? Do churches in Bali point west? And how about where you live? Do all the churches point in the same direction?

Plankton · 12-02-2019, 08:12 AM

Here's some smaller scale architecture, but still historical and fascinating. To me anyway.

Dellwood Park used to be a playground for the recreation seekers of the times. Now, it's a playground for the disc golf chain music seekers of our time. Originally opened in 1905, it was a destination for swimming, picnicking, and dancing, with a small amusement park built around it. Over the years, the dam was altered to let the the water flow and a small creek called Fraction Run now travels through it's length, winding though it's relics and structures keeping the surrounding area dry as it drains into the Des Plaines River to the west. This made the location ideal for a disc golf course, which was opened in 2014. One of the premier disc golf locations in Illinois the course utilizes the old architecture in it's lines and fairways, making it as beautiful as it is difficult to play.

The dam then and now:

The trail extends under the adjacent highway:

...and has been sealed off to keep vandals, etc. out:

One of the few bridges that remain, then and now:

I'm recreating the entire park in VR for people to take a walk around without having to be there, using either a PC w/mouse or an Oculus. This will be available for everyone for free. Soon.

More pics/history:
Dellwood Park, Joliet, Illinois 1905-ca1938

Lisnaholic · 12-03-2019, 08:40 AM

^ That's a really interesting post, Plankton. Especially useful were photos 1 and 2, which show before and after shots of the dam. Are they from opposite directions, though? The new highway is downstream of the dam, right? I don't think the new bridge is standing where the lake water was, or is it?

Either way, Dellwood park looks like a great place to visit: once conventionally attractive and now beautiful in a slightly sad way, I imagine.

I also like pic #8 of the boating lake. I'd love to meet that lady in the white hat, sitting up so straight in her boat.

Mindfulness · 12-03-2019, 08:58 AM

Plankton wow those before and after pictures of the dam are cool and sad at the same time

Plankton · 12-03-2019, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

^ That's a really interesting post, Plankton. Especially useful were photos 1 and 2, which show before and after shots of the dam. Are they from opposite directions, though? The new highway is downstream of the dam, right? I don't think the new bridge is standing where the lake water was, or is it?

Either way, Dellwood park looks like a great place to visit: once conventionally attractive and now beautiful in a slightly sad way, I imagine.

I also like pic #8 of the boating lake. I'd love to meet that lady in the white hat, sitting up so straight in her boat.

Pic 1 is looking NE and Pics 2 & 3 are looking SW and NW respectively. Yes, that new steel/wood bridge is right where the lake used to be. Here's a real view of the same area, looking west. The woman with the hat would be on the other side of the concrete arch bridge.

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Originally Posted by Mindfulness

Plankton wow those before and after pictures of the dam are cool and sad at the same time

Lots of vandals and riff-raff have left their mark over time. Once the Disc Golf park went in, the area changed drastically for the better though. There's a strong community of people dedicated to the sport that will go to great lengths to keep it safe and fun for everyone.

11-22-2019, 08:16 AM	#301 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	^ HaHa! Yes, that was exactly the attitude! __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

11-24-2019, 05:00 AM	#303 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	Yes, I was also surprised at elphenor's comment. I wonder if he can be convinced to change his mind with some better pictures of this admittedly bizarre buidling:- No need to fly to Disneyland or the Taj Mahal; the Brits can get a taste of those places by train, especially if they go to the light show:- __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

12-02-2019, 08:12 AM	#307 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,766	Here's some smaller scale architecture, but still historical and fascinating. To me anyway. Dellwood Park used to be a playground for the recreation seekers of the times. Now, it's a playground for the disc golf chain music seekers of our time. Originally opened in 1905, it was a destination for swimming, picnicking, and dancing, with a small amusement park built around it. Over the years, the dam was altered to let the the water flow and a small creek called Fraction Run now travels through it's length, winding though it's relics and structures keeping the surrounding area dry as it drains into the Des Plaines River to the west. This made the location ideal for a disc golf course, which was opened in 2014. One of the premier disc golf locations in Illinois the course utilizes the old architecture in it's lines and fairways, making it as beautiful as it is difficult to play. The dam then and now: The trail extends under the adjacent highway: ...and has been sealed off to keep vandals, etc. out: One of the few bridges that remain, then and now: I'm recreating the entire park in VR for people to take a walk around without having to be there, using either a PC w/mouse or an Oculus. This will be available for everyone for free. Soon. More pics/history: Dellwood Park, Joliet, Illinois 1905-ca1938 __________________ See location...

12-03-2019, 08:40 AM	#308 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	^ That's a really interesting post, Plankton. Especially useful were photos 1 and 2, which show before and after shots of the dam. Are they from opposite directions, though? The new highway is downstream of the dam, right? I don't think the new bridge is standing where the lake water was, or is it? Either way, Dellwood park looks like a great place to visit: once conventionally attractive and now beautiful in a slightly sad way, I imagine. I also like pic #8 of the boating lake. I'd love to meet that lady in the white hat, sitting up so straight in her boat. __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

12-03-2019, 08:58 AM	#309 (permalink)
Mindfulness Be aware of the psyop Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Milky Way Galaxy Posts: 9,999	Plankton wow those before and after pictures of the dam are cool and sad at the same time __________________ YouTube Videos The Discord Server February 28th, 2024

11-23-2019, 06:44 PM	#302 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	What you on about? The Royal Pavilion is stunning