Sunday, July 12, 2015

The Contrast In Architectural Styles

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Delegation building. The architecture style is very different, and lets in so much light. The place was busy for Doors Open, but does offer regular open houses to the public, so if you're ever in the area, look them up online. This upper walkway on the west side gave me pause for a photo op.


Out the window on this side is a view of the Delegation's neighbour: the embassy for Saudi Arabia. The Delegation's east neighbour is the Lester Pearson Building, which I showed you some days ago.


And here is a view of the front entrance to that embassy. These two buildings, along with the nearby embassies of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, have a distinctly Middle Eastern feel to them, and yet don't feel out of place alongside the more typical architecture of the area.


One last view of the Delegation; it was busier inside than it was along the front terrace. I like the way the grass drops in stages.

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31 comments:

  1. from MadridJuly 12, 2015 at 1:45 AM

    I see that all delegations and embassies are modern. There are very few old, right?.

    Tomás.

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  2. blueshellJuly 12, 2015 at 2:39 AM

    What a lovely set of photos...
    Thank you for sharing

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  3. StuartJuly 12, 2015 at 4:01 AM

    All that glass is really spectacular. I would love to see it.

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  4. BlogorattiJuly 12, 2015 at 4:12 AM

    Certainly a spectacular architectural piece.

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  5. biebkriebelsJuly 12, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    It certainly is a special building with lots of lights coming in through all the glass walls.

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  6. TamagoJuly 12, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    I really love the large glasses. They make the place very bright and pleasant!

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  7. Geoff WilkinsonJuly 12, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    That upper walkway is fantastic William, I love buildings that let in lots of natural light..

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  8. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 12, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Fantastic views of the embassy out of those big glass windows in the Delegation building William. You really did a lot of exploring through the Open Doors period, was good to see.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 12, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    Wonderful takes. I enjoy your photography a real lot. Those large windows are a real clear view. The glass. Very interesting and always an explanation from you. That takes time just for that. . Thank you for sharing with us all.

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  10. Jan K. alias AfanjaJuly 12, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    It's really a wonderful building with those white walls and all the glass.

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  11. William KendallJuly 12, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    @Tomas: the ones in old Victorian homes are different, while some of them are in relatively new digs. I know the Kuwaiti one has been in its present location since at least the 90s. I should photograph that one again.

    @Blueshell: you're welcome.

    @Stuart: it was a pleasure walking through that place.

    @Blogoratti: a work of art in and of itself.

    @Marianne: it certainly is!

    @Tamago: they do indeed!

    @Geoff: I enjoy catwalks and the concept of natural light illuminating a building like this.

    @Grace: I did quite a lot. I have two more destinations to show, and both were in this area.

    @Carolann: thank you!

    @Jan: it certainly is.

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  12. GreensboroDailyPhotoJuly 12, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Another great space! Again, lighting is fabulous.

    Janis
    GDP

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  13. SharonJuly 12, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    It's nice that they open the place up often. It looks like a place I'd enjoy seeing.

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  14. RedJuly 12, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    The architects were very skillful to maintain a style that blends in with everything in the area,

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  15. MarleenJuly 12, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    I really like those glass walls.

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  16. cieldequimperJuly 12, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Love that walkway!

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  17. JudyJuly 12, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Interesting styles that combine nicely.

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  18. GracitaJuly 12, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Bonita arquitetura e bem original. Um trabalho muito interessante
    Belas fotos Willian
    Um bom domingo e uma ótima semana
    Um abraço

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  19. VPJuly 12, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    Excellent architecture, great photos...

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  20. Small City ScenesJuly 12, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    How interesting. Lots of light which I imagine on the dark winter days is grand.
    MB

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  21. Janey and Co.July 12, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    I am sure the sun would warm that walkway nicely in the winter.

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  22. NormaJuly 12, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    Beautiful shots!

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  23. RedPatJuly 12, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    I'd visit there for sure!

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  24. EG CameraGirlJuly 12, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    I really like all those windows!

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  25. LindaJuly 12, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    I love the glass.

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  26. KayJuly 12, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    Great building and it's also in an interesting neighborhood. Well worth a visit!

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  27. RandyJuly 12, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    Nice contrast.

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  28. William KendallJuly 13, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    @Janis: thanks!

    @Sharon: it was a photographer's dream to be in there.

    @Red: I do find it peculiar that buildings like this don't clash with the nearby Victorian buildings.

    @Marleen: so did I.

    @Ciel: me too!

    @Judy: indeed.

    @Gracita: thank you!

    @VP: thanks!

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  29. William KendallJuly 13, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    @MB: the more light the better on such days.

    @Janey: it certainly would.

    @Norma: thank you!

    @RedPat: keep it in mind.

    @EG: me too.

    @Linda: so did I.

    @Kay: it's right along Sussex, which is a very nice street, and across from what I'm showing today.

    @Randy: thank you!

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  30. The Happy WhiskJuly 13, 2015 at 11:14 PM

    Please pause for photo opp, I love it.

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