2 buildings in 1 day
To follow from my cliff-hanger picture, here are two modern and "famous" buildings in the City of London. I pass them both day in and day out, seeing a flock of tourists any time of the day.
The "gherkin" caused a brouhaha during its conception. Critics said it will ruin the London skyline, a sore-eye amidst the old London architectures seen along the River Thames. Well, they are right. If you go on a cruise along the river, the gherkin does stand out like a sore thumb.
This is the Lloyd's tower. I didn't know that's what it's called until a job interview brought me to it. Its lift is along those ridges & is made entirely of glass. I have a massive fear of heights & when I came out the elevator, I knew I didn't want to work there. Well, they felt the same way about me hehe
7 chika:
I kinda like the gherkin, Lloyd's tower looks a bit intimidating, right enough coz I'm scared of heights, too :-(
wow ganda ah... :)
The Lloyd's Tower is kinda scary...Pining's right hehe :)
Hey Auee..did you receive my questions? Just confirming :)
architecture nowadays really amazes me. the "wow" factor is always there.
"I have a massive fear of heights & when I came out the elevator, I knew I didn't want to work there. Well, they felt the same way about me hehe"
Natawa ako dun. Haha
hi pining, every time I bring a tourist friend there, they do a double take & can't believe it's a building
hi kathy...when the architects for the gherkin finish their second project I'll post it here, too. It's supposed to look like a half-eaten doughnut
:-P
hi verna... yes I did get it, salamat. I will answer them soon.
:-)
hi mommyness... after 9-11, binawal mag-kuha ng pictures sa mga yan. What I always miss is the chance to go inside, every year the Mayor's office announces an "open house" on all major architectural landmarks. Next time siguro.
Hi Auee, I think the Gherkin is an amazing building. A showcase of great engineering and design. I was down in London a month ago and the sight of it everytime I go back to my hotel just gives me that wow feeling. Pero yun namang Lloyds bank, first time makita ko yan nung mid-90s akala ko chemical plant or something. Parang lahat ng plumbing nasa labas. ngek!
hi celiaK... yes, the Gherkin is one of a kind. The nice thing is they've provided concrete benches around it so tourists & officeworkers can sit under its towering shade.
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