Architecture

Lisnaholic · 01-31-2020, 06:25 AM

I'm surprised that no-one, afaik, has mentioned this development yet, also surprised that I'm hearing about Hudson Yard's for the first time, even though The Vessel has been open for several months now:-

Looks like a super-cool place to visit.

Plankton · 01-31-2020, 08:19 AM

^^Whoa. I had no idea. A bit like Millenium Park here in Chicago, but on a much larger scale.

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...nium_park.html

Here's a few of my latest albeit humble architectural offerings:

Spoiler for lotta pics:

Mindfulness · 01-31-2020, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

I'm surprised that no-one, afaik, has mentioned this development yet, also surprised that I'm hearing about Hudson Yard's for the first time, even though The Vessel has been open for several months now:-

Looks like a super-cool place to visit.

saw this one on CBS morning show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy4Sg6cWGgc

Lisnaholic · 02-02-2020, 07:15 AM

Glad to see it's getting some media attention, Mindfulness!

I liked the slideshow of Millenium Park, Plankton, and you have a right to be very proud of your constructions. They've got a good look that comes from being clean and functional, and this one is especially attractive:-

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Originally Posted by Plankton

The video about The Vessel makes a blink-and-you'll-miss-it ref to a stepwell in India. It really deserves a longer look imo, so here are pics of the deepest step well in the world, Chand Baori in Rajasthan, India:-

.....

This place looks so unusual because it is. It must've been so difficult to construct, even if they started with a suitable hole in the ground. And what did they get for their efforts? A hidden building without much practical purpose - no wonder this kind of inside-out building is so rare. Nice venue for a concert though.

Plankton · 02-03-2020, 06:55 AM

Thanks Lisna.

That well looks very Escher-esque.

Lisnaholic · 02-05-2020, 06:29 AM

^ Yes, it does. That didn't occur to me, but if you've walked down to the bottom of the well, I think you'd welcome the notion that you were in fact back at the top and didn't have to climb all those steps again! I also notice that there are a lot of steps, a lot of direction changes and hardly a guard rail in sight - so not a place to take small children, who would otherwise love running up and down.

*checks NY's The Vessel for handrails*
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Plankton · 02-05-2020, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

*checks NY's The Vessel for handrails*

Lisnaholic · 02-12-2020, 06:38 AM

One problem with architectural conservation is that it's so expensive. The repairs to this swimming-pool building have cost $ 1, 000, 000 so far and taken 17 years, with more work still to be done:-

As well as the main pool above, Mosely Road Baths has a second pool that is still in use. And that's why MRB is the UK holder of that much-coveted title,

" The only grade II* listed facilities that predate 1914 still open for swimming "

Go Mosely Road !! Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-51463367

Plankton · 02-12-2020, 07:23 AM

Wow, that's beautiful iron work. I need to get pictures of the inside of the Old Joliet Women's Prison that's pretty much locked down to outsiders but I know someone with access. He took me down into the depths of that place a few months back and we passed a few of the old dorms that look a lot like what you're showing above with ornate iron work and the baroque style of the late 1800's and early 1900's. I had my phone/cam with me but I was so awestruck I didn't even think to snap any pics.

I did snap a pic of where I swim though. The roof has been redone but it didn't cost anywhere near 1M. lol Built in the 70's and I've been going there since '79.

The Batlord · 02-12-2020, 08:26 AM

Me at the pool.

01-31-2020, 06:25 AM	#311 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	I'm surprised that no-one, afaik, has mentioned this development yet, also surprised that I'm hearing about Hudson Yard's for the first time, even though The Vessel has been open for several months now:- Looks like a super-cool place to visit. __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

01-31-2020, 08:19 AM	#312 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,766	^^Whoa. I had no idea. A bit like Millenium Park here in Chicago, but on a much larger scale. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...nium_park.html Here's a few of my latest albeit humble architectural offerings: Spoiler for lotta pics: __________________ See location...

02-03-2020, 06:55 AM	#315 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,766	Thanks Lisna. That well looks very Escher-esque. __________________ See location...

02-05-2020, 06:29 AM	#316 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	^ Yes, it does. That didn't occur to me, but if you've walked down to the bottom of the well, I think you'd welcome the notion that you were in fact back at the top and didn't have to climb all those steps again! I also notice that there are a lot of steps, a lot of direction changes and hardly a guard rail in sight - so not a place to take small children, who would otherwise love running up and down. checks NY's The Vessel for handrails __________________________________________________ _________________________ Nothing is as simple as it first seems, and here's an analysis for nerds of the title, "World's Tallest Building". ^ "... the world's vainest skyline" __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

02-12-2020, 06:38 AM	#318 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	One problem with architectural conservation is that it's so expensive. The repairs to this swimming-pool building have cost $ 1, 000, 000 so far and taken 17 years, with more work still to be done:- As well as the main pool above, Mosely Road Baths has a second pool that is still in use. And that's why MRB is the UK holder of that much-coveted title, " The only grade II listed facilities that predate 1914 still open for swimming "* Go Mosely Road !! Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-51463367 __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

02-12-2020, 07:23 AM	#319 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,766	Wow, that's beautiful iron work. I need to get pictures of the inside of the Old Joliet Women's Prison that's pretty much locked down to outsiders but I know someone with access. He took me down into the depths of that place a few months back and we passed a few of the old dorms that look a lot like what you're showing above with ornate iron work and the baroque style of the late 1800's and early 1900's. I had my phone/cam with me but I was so awestruck I didn't even think to snap any pics. I did snap a pic of where I swim though. The roof has been redone but it didn't cost anywhere near 1M. lol Built in the 70's and I've been going there since '79. __________________ See location...