Critique Welcomed Building 13

[Brian Moore]

One of the aerospace-related buildings in Huntington Beach, California.

Holga 120N with Fuji Acros 100. Processed in Cafenol.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

All those deep shadows really set the building off beautifully. I do like your architectural work, Brian. Always thoughtful.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

I’ve just noticed you used a Holga. Kudos! And an extra lump of sugar in your tea!

 

[Gianluca Drago]

It is a very interesting building, I think. The highly contrasted photo (blacks being black and whites being white) highlights the metameric, almost entomological anatomy of the architectural project. Certainly a successful photo despite the limitations of the capture medium.

 

[Brian Moore]

All those deep shadows really set the building off beautifully. I do like your architectural work, Brian. Always thoughtful.

I’ve just noticed you used a Holga. Kudos! And an extra lump of sugar in your tea!

Thanks a lot, Rob. I appreciate that. (And I'll remember your sweet, virtual gift next time I have a cuppa. )

It is a very interesting building, I think. The highly contrasted photo (blacks being black and whites being white) highlights the metameric, almost entomological anatomy of the architectural project. Certainly a successful photo despite the limitations of the capture medium.

Thanks Gianluca. Your use of the word "entomological" got me thinking about how the design of this building should be categorized. Initially I would say Modernist, but the support columns and the repetitive, protruding window bays (and of course your descriptor: "entomological") gives me pause to consider Brutalist as the design, since exoskeleton my be one way to characterize Brutalist buildings (as well as certain insects). I think I'll stick with Modernist, though. Thanks again, Gianluca.

 

[Gianluca Drago]

Thanks a lot, Rob. I appreciate that. (And I'll remember your sweet, virtual gift next time I have a cuppa. )

Thanks Gianluca. Your use of the word "entomological" got me thinking about how the design of this building should be categorized. Initially I would say Modernist, but the support columns and the repetitive, protruding window bays (and of course your descriptor: "entomological") gives me pause to consider Brutalist as the design, since exoskeleton my be one way to characterize Brutalist buildings (as well as certain insects). I think I'll stick with Modernist, though. Thanks again, Gianluca.

My architectural culture is very limited, Brian, so I leave categorisation to you (but as you know, categorisations are useful, but they are simplifications, I wouldn't call this building brutalist).

 

[Beth Carter]

looks like a great place for some halloween fun. nice and spooky looking.

 

[Brian Moore]

looks like a great place for some halloween fun. nice and spooky looking.

Never thought about it that way,...maybe the number 13 contributes to the look it connotes?