(Click on the first photo to see all photos in their proper width.)
Reminds me of the legend of Jonah and the whale.
Posted by Geoff Mayo (Member # 153) on :
Wow, that's really ugly. Reminds me of the Jubilee line extension in London - bare concrete and steel which makes me think that somebody forgot to finish it.
Posted by Gilbert B Norman (Member # 1541) on :
We should note that the Liege Station architect, Santiago Calatrava, is also same for the new World Trade Center Station.
I have been a fan of his work for quite sometime. I think the Liege photo might not show the best of the design.
His addition to the Art Museum in Milwaukee and the "Bridge of the Women" in Buenos Aires and the foot bridge over the Sacramento River in, of all places, Redding, CA, are outstanding.
Frank in, finally, sunny and warm SBA
Posted by TBlack (Member # 181) on :
Calatrava seems to like lots of ribs. Nevertheless, Frank, I can see why you're a fan. It's very stunning work. My first thought was that it looks like a cathedral. But reading Henry's comment, I get it! Don't forget that the whole purpose of the whale was to get Jonah from point A to point B which is also what a train is for.
Posted by sbalax (Member # 2801) on :
LOL. Very true.
I was talking with a friend today about some of Gaudi's work and was reminded of the attic of Casa Batllo. It looks like what I imagine the inside of a whale would -- with lines between the ribs to hang laundry!
Frank in sunny and warm SBA
Posted by Geoff Mayo (Member # 153) on :
Maybe I just like a bit more than drab, bare concrete. If I ignore that for a moment then I can see there are some interesting designs - but I just keep getting drawn back to the drabness of it all. Perhaps it's something that needs to be seen in person to appreciate what I mean. Again, the designs are similar to that of the Jubilee line with those ribs and arches, and it really is depressing to wait in or go through the new* stations on that line.
* - I say new but they're 12 years old now.
Posted by TBlack (Member # 181) on :
Geoff, I don't think it's all concrete. It's a little hard to tell from the photographs, but look at the second one down and notice the surround at the escalator. Certainly the floor is polished granite, and the walls look like granite too (maybe flame cut). I think there's too much texture there for it to be concrete.
TB
Posted by Geoff Mayo (Member # 153) on :
You're right, the floor is indeed a darker shade of drabness!