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Title: What is your favorite style of architecture?
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Published: Mar 16, 2006
Author: vanity
Post Date: 2006-03-16 20:47:35 by Dakmar
Keywords: architecture?, favorite, style
Views: 1681
Comments: 59
Poster Comment: Has a man-made structure ever effected you emotionally or spiritually? It's something I've been thinking about since I discovered Second Empire plans nail what I would do, given a budget.
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#19. To: robin (#16)
Are they made of wood?
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Are they made of wood? No... The Monolithic Dome is a super-insulated, steel reinforced concrete structure used for homes, schools, gymnasiums, bulk storage facilities, churches, offices, and many other uses. Free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction. ~George W. Bush
It has a tower, I like that, but I'd need more wrought-iron spikes if I was going to spend that much money on a house.
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
[with Eddie Haskell look]...but I know what I like....! ;)
"Better a 'Bush-hater' than a Bush fellater"---Monica Lewinsky to Michelle Malkin [imagined retort]
I'll bet there's some wrought iron here. Free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction. ~George W. Bush
Free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction. ~George W. Bush
Now that was just ugly. Square walls on a dome gives me flu-like symptoms.
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
Now that is cool! It looks like a big gun turret.
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
"On a slightly foggy day, the house just about disappears, which is what we wanted." The Stitts achieved that effect by choosing just the right shade of blue paint for the outside of their Airform. More pics of this one here: Free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction. ~George W. Bush
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
Wow! Time just stood still there. That's a beauty. Not here: Or the survivalist: Free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction. ~George W. Bush
Wouldn't my Bugatti look nice in the drive for a picture of me whipping the servants?
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
That's one looks haunted. Bugatti? Up in Grass Valley, CA there are a lot of old "painted ladies".
Free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction. ~George W. Bush
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
New Orleans had a lot of places you might have liked.
Free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction. ~George W. Bush
We watched this stunning chapel being built as we traveled to Taos over the years. From what I understand, most of the Labor was donated, and the view of it from the Rio Grande valley is surreal. The Stations of the Cross bronze sculptures on the trail up to the chapel are soul moving (and a good running trail to blow off the long drive). San Luis Colorado (the oldest town in Co)- if you go there you are making a mistake by not seeing the profound chapel built there. Stunning in it's old world simplicity and the views are..............
Looks like a very quiet and peaceful place.
Free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction. ~George W. Bush
tom ..that is gorgeous..and pictures never do justice to what it's like in reality.. I've never been to Taos .. some place I'd like to see one day..
that is stunning.
The WTC couldn't have come down without a conspiracy. The perps weren't exactly working independent of each other.~Arete
Well, to me this "suggests" Norman Bates, and messy shower stalls. "Better a 'Bush-hater' than a Bush fellater"---Monica Lewinsky to Michelle Malkin [imagined retort]
Yeah, it's spooky alright. I really do like Queen Anne style, though: Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
You whip the servants? Cool.
Only when they sing off key.
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
LOL!!
Hmmm...Now I think I remember seeing that particular building in Eureka CA, up the coast from the SF Bay area...am I right...?
"Better a 'Bush-hater' than a Bush fellater"---Monica Lewinsky to Michelle Malkin [imagined retort]
I don't know, I was just looking for the best example of a Queen Anne. What kind of people would build such monstrous looking stuff?
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
Found it. It's the "Carson House," and it is indeed in Eureka, California. It was built 1884-1886 by Samuel Newsom & Joseph C. Newsom for William Carson. What kind of people would build such monstrous looking stuff? William Carson was a lumber baron, who made his fortune logging the beautiful old growth California redwood trees. No wonder he had such a Satanic looking house built! ;)
"Better a 'Bush-hater' than a Bush fellater"---Monica Lewinsky to Michelle Malkin [imagined retort]
How about Gaudi??
Do they sing "Negro Spirituals"
I love the old Gothic cathedrals. I was raised as a Catholic so it's part of my background (of course, some of the old Protestant churches in Europe are pretty Gothified too). I love the way they soar to such heights, and have such a lacy look about them. I love the rose windows and stain glass and the gargoyles, and the sense of peace and quiet in the dark inside. I love that subtle smell of incense and all the statues and candles. A lot of churches have gone to electric candles now and it's just not the same. Other than that....I basically like pretty much anything old except the Aztec/Maya stuff - creeps me out. I guess it makes me think of human sacrificies.
"I woke up in the CRAZY HOUSE."
Looks like a very quiet and peaceful place. The chapel is. San Luis has a homecomming day that is celebrated by a bunch of family fued (sp) fights, according to my San Luis friends. They usually laugh it off the next day or century.
Wow, that's a beauty!!! The great thing about old buildings like that is their PERSONALITY which comes through in all the fine details and workmanship. Modern buildings are almost uniformly bland, if not hideous because they are totally lacking in details (and the scale is inhuman). I hate modern architecture.
"I woke up in the CRAZY HOUSE."
Gaudí? Too gaudy... JK I like him. ;) "Better a 'Bush-hater' than a Bush fellater"---Monica Lewinsky to Michelle Malkin [imagined retort]
Cool. "bout time someone got a little disepline going here.
JK I like him. ;) ... Naw .. just quirky ;)
Hate the smell of dampness, don't you? It's such a, I don't know, creepy smell.... "Better a 'Bush-hater' than a Bush fellater"---Monica Lewinsky to Michelle Malkin [imagined retort]
I thought his acting was great, it was a quirky movie and I liked it too. He showed his bottom teeth a lot when he talked in that movie, made me wonder if the real Ed Wood showed his bottom teeth a lot when he was talking. I also like the way the movie portrayed his propensity for wearing women's clothes, how when he'd get stressed out he'd put on woman's clothing items, and how his first wife dealt with it and the way it all progressed. I just enjoyed that whole movie, many aspects of it. I thought it was so weird how when he'd get under pressure he'd go for a piece of woman's clothing and put it on the same way many people feeling that way would go for a drink or smoke cigarettes or start screaming at those around them. It was one of those movies I found myself thinking about a lot for a few days after I saw it. I did see Glen and Glenna on Dutch tv (they had good programming at the time) some years ago and it was a scream in it's own way!
It looks very beautiful!
Are you Irish?
Does scarred for life count? ;) When prosperity comes, do not use all of it. - Confucious But seriously, lighthouses are a wonder to me. When prosperity comes, do not use all of it. - ConfuciousMonolithic Domes have real strength. They can withstand the force of a tornado, hurricane or earthquake. They cannot burn, rot or be eaten by bugs.
#20. To: Dakmar (#19)
Monolithic Domes have real strength. They can withstand the force of a tornado, hurricane or earthquake. They cannot burn, rot or be eaten by bugs.
#21. To: robin (#20)
#22. To: christine (#18)
you're naughty! :P
#23. To: Dakmar (#21)
The Cunningham home, named Atalaya del Vulcan features a Mission Revival style of architecture.
#24. To: Dakmar (#21)
Paul and Barbara Stitt residence in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. This 55-foot diameter, three-story home is Wisconsin's first Monolithic Dome home.
#25. To: robin (#23)
#26. To: robin (#24)
#27. To: Dakmar (#26)
#28. To: robin (#27)
#29. To: Dakmar (#28)
#30. To: robin (#27)
#31. To: Dakmar (#30)
#32. To: robin (#31)
Imagine how much fun you could have with water balloons
#33. To: Dakmar (#32)
Imagine how much fun you could have with water balloons
#34. To: robin, diana, zipporah, christine, red jones, indrid cold, arator, arete, star wind (#24)
It is a special place.
#35. To: tom007 (#34)
#36. To: tom007 (#34)
We watched this stunning chapel being built as we traveled to Taos over the years. From what I understand, most of the Labor was donated, and the view of it from the Rio Grande valley is surreal. The Stations of the Cross bronze sculptures on the trail up to the chapel are soul moving (and a good running trail to blow off the long drive). San Luis Colorado (the oldest town in Co)- if you go there you are making a mistake by not seeing the profound chapel built there. Stunning in it's old world simplicity and the views are............
#37. To: tom007 (#34)
#38. To: Dakmar (#11)
That almosts sounds suggestive, but I know you mean Queen Anne :)
#39. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#38)
#40. To: Dakmar (#30)
a picture of me whipping the servants?
Hey, Meester,wanna meet my seester?
#41. To: Flintlock (#40)
#42. To: Dakmar (#41)
Only when they sing off key.
#43. To: Dakmar (#39)
#44. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#43)
#45. To: Dakmar (#44)
I don't know, I was just looking for the best example of a Queen Anne.
#46. To: Dakmar, Peetie Wheatstraw (#39)
#47. To: Dakmar (#41)
Only when they sing off key.
Hey, Meester,wanna meet my seester?
#48. To: Dakmar (#0)
#49. To: robin (#35)
Looks like a very quiet and peaceful place.
#50. To: Dakmar (#39)
#51. To: Zipporah (#46)
#52. To: Flintlock (#40)
You whip the servants?
#53. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#51)
Gaudí? Too gaudy...
#54. To: Dakmar (#39)
Yeah, it's spooky alright. I really do like Queen Anne style, though:
#55. To: Zipporah, Dakmar (#13)
Now Ed Wood isnt hokey...it's quirky!! I loved Johnny Depp in Ed Wood.. !
#56. To: tom007 (#34)
We watched this stunning chapel being built as we traveled to Taos over the years. From what I understand, most of the Labor was donated, and the view of it from the Rio Grande valley is surreal.
#57. To: mehitable (#48)
I love the old Gothic cathedrals. I was raised as a Catholic so it's part of my background (of course, some of the old Protestant churches in Europe are pretty Gothified too). I love the way they soar to such heights, and have such a lacy look about them.
#58. To: Dakmar (#0)
Has a man-made structure ever effected you emotionally or spiritually?
The nation is prosperous on the whole, but how much prosperity is there in a hole? - Will Rogers
There are 9,000 hedge funds out there. There aren't that many smart people in the world. - Michael Driscoll, a trader at Bear Stearns & Co. in New York
Some days you just want to pull out the Bonehead Stick and beat people senseless. - mirage
#59. To: Dakmar (#0)
What is your favorite style of architecture?
The nation is prosperous on the whole, but how much prosperity is there in a hole? - Will Rogers
There are 9,000 hedge funds out there. There aren't that many smart people in the world. - Michael Driscoll, a trader at Bear Stearns & Co. in New York
Some days you just want to pull out the Bonehead Stick and beat people senseless. - mirage
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