Strength In Design - Architecture

[harrypalmer044]

Hi all,
I was just wondering about building architecture and how design has changed over the ages. I was so impressed with a recent visit to York Minster because of how original the building still is. It seems to have hardly changed over the centuries and was just wondering if anyone else could find strength in building design where they live?
I hope you like input and hope some others will add to it...

[batch]

Hi Harry
I know what you mean. Over the years building methods have changed to get buildings up more quickly so building designs have changed to accommodate.This photo i'm not entirely happy with because i have cut too much of the church, but i wanted to show the contrast between the age and design of the two buildings. I took this shot at sunrise just as the sun hit these two buildings.

[harrypalmer044]

Hi Batch,
thanks for adding such a smashing image, I love the difference between the two and wonder if the modern building will be around as long as that beautiful church has been? I also think the light falling across the church is beautiful and you have captured a lovely image. Thanks for sharing

[AgBeard]

Between 1967 1972 York Minster underwent extensive repairs to the foundations as the original oak beams within the foundations were beginning to give way. It is possible to view the modern concrete 'repairs' in the crypt. I'm not sure what the overall weight of the building is, but there are 20,000 tons of stone in the central tower alone! It is an amazing sanctuary & deserves a visit.

And here, in contrast, are a few of the modern buildings in the NW of England that inspire me & make the shutter button finger twitch



The Quay West Building, Salford Keys



The Lowery Building, Salford Keys



The Imperial War Museum (North), Salford Keys

[harrypalmer044]

High Silver Beard!!
Thanks for the information, was just wondering how on earth they used to move 20,000 tons of masonry . I suppose it was mostly down too manpower? I love your shots, they are proof that today's architecture is beautiful well as brilliantly designed.
Love the shots, thanks for sharing.

[rbolda]

I love this thread! I am always interested in the architecture of buildings. Particularly older ones. I think the style and architectural details found in older buildings is so beautiful. I always wonder about the history of the buildings and the stories they could tell. Anyway, here is my little contribution...

[harrypalmer044]

Hi Rbolda,
And welcome to a great site. I am sure you will enjoy yourself here as much as I do. Thank you for your inclusion, that's a really nice image. Strong and classic design not a great one on American
architecture but it looks like something from the 1930's / 1940's? When you look at it ans then at the modern building behind it I think older buildings are much better to look at.
Thanks again for your image. Looking forward to seeing more.

[AgBeard]

Although I can see Lancaster Castle from the kitchen window, I came upon a viewpoint that I had not seen OR photograghed before just this last weekend.



The Keep of Lancaster Castle was built in the 12th centry. It is still in use today as a prison & houses both a criminal & a civil court. Have a look at the website lancastercastle.com & you will find amongst all the info a 'Convict Database' that might be of interest to folk in Oz tracing their family roots.

[Jim Bryant]

Originally Posted by AgBeard

Although I can see Lancaster Castle from the kitchen window, I came upon a viewpoint that I had not seen OR photograghed before just this last weekend.



The Keep of Lancaster Castle was built in the 12th centry. It is still in use today as a prison & houses both a criminal & a civil court. Have a look at the website lancastercastle.com & you will find amongst all the info a 'Convict Database' that might be of interest to folk in Oz tracing their family roots.

Maybe I'll go to the site to see if my wife relatives were there, her maiden name was Nottingham

[harrypalmer044]

Originally Posted by Jim Bryant

Maybe I'll go to the site to see if my wife relatives were there, her maiden name was Nottingham

Jim if you send me a PM with some details of your wifes family I can see about tracing them for you, I have just done it for my fathers family and have traced them back to the first ships that went to Australia, I have so far managed to get back to the 11th century.
I would be more than willing to have a look.

Silver Beard, thanks for the extra image. It looks like a really interesting place and I will no doubt have to add it to my ever expanding list of brilliant places to photograh!!
Cheers Guys.