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The Diva · 08-05-2007, 01:45 PM

Many of us have intesrest in architecture and design, since we have a Modern and contemporary architecture thread I think we also have room for the classic counterpart.

For the sake of the postings, let's call Classic as "turn of last century and before"

To start:

The iconic Flatiron building in New York an 5th and Broadway. Designed by Daniel Burnham It was completed in 1902 and is one of the oldest surviving skyscrapers

It is only 2m wide at the wedge!

It still makes for beautiful photography...

Bruce · 08-05-2007, 02:39 PM

Personally, I'm not overly captivated by much of today's architecture so this is a great thread for someone like myself.

I hope this counts... I present to you the city and temple of 'Angkor Wat' situated in Cambodia and built in the early 12th century. As the photos suggest, it's lies within a structure of moats, etc.

The Diva · 08-06-2007, 09:22 PM

What beautiful place!

Elegant lines, wonderful proportion.

Timeless, simply timeless. thank you Bruce

cawimmer430 · 08-29-2007, 08:41 AM

Some local architecture from my place.

Annabrunn Church

Burghausen - the longest castle in Europe, right in my backyard.

The church you see ^above^ upclose.

The Stadtplatz of Burghausen. Fountains like these are common in my area. Every town has one come to think of it.

Local houses in Burghausen.

Many of them have scenes from daily life painted on them.

Arches...

The Diva · 08-29-2007, 01:53 PM

Oh My!! that place looks AMAZING!!!!

cawimmer430 · 08-29-2007, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Car Diva

Oh My!! that place looks AMAZING!!!!

It is. If you're ever in Europe, let me know. I can give you a list of cool places to see, especially in Bavaria.

cawimmer430 · 09-02-2007, 05:02 AM

This house isn't far from where I live and I usually pass it when I walk my dog. I've always been fascinated with this house because it looks like something out of a fairytale story. See for yourself.

Centurion · 09-02-2007, 11:20 AM

^^
I have always admired the beautiful architecture in your town Chris. It has a lot of substance and like I have said before it looks very cozy*wanna snuggle with someone there*.

The Diva · 09-02-2007, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cawimmer430

It is. If you're ever in Europe, let me know. I can give you a list of cool places to see, especially in Bavaria.

HeY Thanks!!
Hummmm... maybe we should get the European delivery option next time

cawimmer430 · 09-03-2007, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luwalira

^^
I have always admired the beautiful architecture in your town Chris. It has a lot of substance and like I have said before it looks very cozy*wanna snuggle with someone there*.

Thanks Luwalira.

I'll take some more pictures of some interesting architecture here just for you and Car Diva.

08-05-2007, 01:45 PM	#1
The Diva Master Shopper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 926 Thanks: 974 Thanked 860 Times in 424 Posts	Classic Architecture Many of us have intesrest in architecture and design, since we have a Modern and contemporary architecture thread I think we also have room for the classic counterpart. For the sake of the postings, let's call Classic as "turn of last century and before" To start: The iconic Flatiron building in New York an 5th and Broadway. Designed by Daniel Burnham It was completed in 1902 and is one of the oldest surviving skyscrapers It is only 2m wide at the wedge! It still makes for beautiful photography... Last edited by The Diva; 08-05-2007 at 07:53 PM.

08-05-2007, 02:39 PM	#2
Bruce Connoisseur Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 6,703 Thanks: 1,282 Thanked 957 Times in 556 Posts	Re: Classic Architecture Personally, I'm not overly captivated by much of today's architecture so this is a great thread for someone like myself. I hope this counts... I present to you the city and temple of 'Angkor Wat' situated in Cambodia and built in the early 12th century. As the photos suggest, it's lies within a structure of moats, etc. Last edited by Bruce; 08-05-2007 at 03:39 PM.

08-06-2007, 09:22 PM	#3
The Diva Master Shopper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 926 Thanks: 974 Thanked 860 Times in 424 Posts	Re: Classic Architecture What beautiful place! Elegant lines, wonderful proportion. Timeless, simply timeless. thank you Bruce

08-29-2007, 08:41 AM	#4
cawimmer430 Contributor Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 4,741 Thanks: 451 Thanked 374 Times in 200 Posts	Re: Classic Architecture Some local architecture from my place. Annabrunn Church Burghausen - the longest castle in Europe, right in my backyard. The church you see ^above^ upclose. The Stadtplatz of Burghausen. Fountains like these are common in my area. Every town has one come to think of it. Local houses in Burghausen. Many of them have scenes from daily life painted on them. Arches...

08-29-2007, 01:53 PM	#5
The Diva Master Shopper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 926 Thanks: 974 Thanked 860 Times in 424 Posts	Re: Classic Architecture Oh My!! that place looks AMAZING!!!!

09-02-2007, 05:02 AM	#7
cawimmer430 Contributor Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 4,741 Thanks: 451 Thanked 374 Times in 200 Posts	Re: Classic Architecture This house isn't far from where I live and I usually pass it when I walk my dog. I've always been fascinated with this house because it looks like something out of a fairytale story. See for yourself.

09-02-2007, 11:20 AM	#8
Centurion Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,677 Thanks: 146 Thanked 205 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Classic Architecture ^^ I have always admired the beautiful architecture in your town Chris. It has a lot of substance and like I have said before it looks very cozywanna snuggle with someone there.

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