This is the new contemporary arts building in Nottingham. Quite a controversial design apparently. I love it. I love the greeny-grey concrete that's been inlaid in places with a lace design (to reflect the lace-making history of the city), the brushed gold metal, the dark granite, and the glass that reflects the sky and the buildings around it. Clean unfussy lines built around a courtyard that encloses a beautiful old tree. It is not open to the public yet but I imagine, from what I can see, that inside it's an open, airy, light filled space.
And this is what's across the road. Time and texture. The past and the present side by side, integrated, interesting.
I like to see this in people too.
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8 comments:
wow, I love the lace texture! and as always, loving your words that go with.
absolutely...i think this lace design is amazing..
i didn't know Nottingham has a past of lace making.
i'm not too sure but i think Calais will host a lace museum soon.
you could hop to the other side, for a quick French week end !
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you are so right. this is was we truly lack in the US. when I'm in Europe I find myself imagining all of the urgent words spoken between people, words that fell to the cobblestone roads, settling in the cracks that we all walk over.
i haven't been blog reading as much lately and forgot how lovely your writings are!
does that new building have a lace texture in its columns? it looks so cool!
i like the contrast of old and new as well, if you like this, you'll love singapore. it has the old colonial chinese houses alongside huge giant modern buildings.hope you are well
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yes alot of people choose number 1 layout as well! thanks for your input!
I love that. Past and present - side by side. It's how we live too.
Gorgeous detail in your words. I could envision all of it.
So nice to have a aminute to start getting caught up on my favorite blogs. Since I'm still traveling, I am going to say your post really struck a chord. I am noticing art and architecture in various locales around the United States, realizing almost daily how many cultures are represented here. Today we went through a town in Washington State which is in the mountains - and created arounda Bavarian theme. Another favorite town has a Scottish Festival and Games, as does our own town. I love the contrast you showed through your photographs today. You write very well.
i love the names of english pubs - there are some really fun names!
I love the idea of the layers and textures of time-beautiful! That building looks lovely-I like the fluted affect and the lace design.
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