Controversial architecture? – Parasol Sevilla
A visit to the Desert View Watchtower on the eastern portion of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Constructed in the 1930s, it offers magnificent canyon views and a tie to the Native American history of the Canyon.
I was visiting a friend, and this was the view from their house. I could understand why they built their house facing this direction. I was taken by the beauty!
Samantha shares some street art pictures from her recent trip to Bogotá, Colombia.
A garden in South Wales is the topic of today’s post from ProfessorAbe
DrFumblefinger shares photos of the Fitz Roy Massif, one of the most famous and difficult to climb peaks in the world, situated in Patagonia.
No pics today, rainy day. So here is one from a few days ago
Certainly an interesting “sunbrella”. Wonder if they put special light effects on it at night ? The support columns seem to be very substantial. Did you happen to notice – Do the legs have a particular purpose – hiding the WC, entrance to the Metro, covering utilities ?
I wonder how many millions of Euros it cost?
Actually, I think I’d rather not know. Thanks again, JohnT for sharing these wonderful photos of your Spanish adventure. You’ve set a pretty high watermark for other members to match. Have a safe journey home.
Makes an attractive public space. Thanks for the great pics of your Spanish excursion, John T. Now we all want to go for the churros and chocolate.
The building was commissioned to revitalise the area in the early 2000’s. It holds a public market now. There are multiple levels where you can sit/look out etc. Other than that I believe it is a design piece first and foremost.