It's absolutely pouring down with rain here- and we've been told to expect a months rainfall today. So I won't be venturing far today. Nothing in my house is particularly modern unfortunately- so I've included the thing that always springs to mind when I hear the word. Selfridges is an example of modern architecture and it sits alongside a gothic church- a very unusual pairing. Selfridge splits opinon- as it is so 'out there'. It's covered in thousands of metal discs that look like hub caps. From the other direction it can look like a whale (I think)- the windows look like eyes. I think it's quite iconic and although I rarely venture inside I would be tempted to have a coffee on their balcony on a sunny day. It's fairly empty in the photo as it was taken last Sunday at 6.20am!
The only modern thing I can think of in our house is my kindle. I have to say that it had an uphill struggle with me- I was positive I wouldn't like using it. But now that I have lots of new best sellers on it I actually find that I reach for it first and find it much more comfortable to read just before I go to sleep!
That's a very beautiful building Kim. Yes I saw on TV this morning you have serious flood alerts where you live. Not too bad here yet. xxx
ReplyDeleteKim I have blogged about my Kindle and I too like reading in bed with it as I can enlarge the print and not wear my glasses!
ReplyDeleteNot sure if I like modern buildings sitting next to very old architecture myself!!! It is an interesting building.
Sorry that the rain continues so heavily with you :(
It is a fantastic contrast between old and new. I hope you are not flooded out today.
ReplyDeleteI love some new buildings but others I can leave. Form the photo selfridges looks good, maybe it is different in real life.
ReplyDeleteI like the building- whether it's in the right place next to a gothic church is another matter!!!!!! It's a talking point- which I think is good for a building!
DeleteThat is a modern looking building isnt it. Hope the rain wasnt too bad.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great, and quite like it against the church.
ReplyDeleteI hope there isn't any flooding for you :( I had heard that too.
That's quite some building.. in Plymouth there is an old bombed out church but the new shopping centre behind it has a kind of wing effect behind it.. quite impressive x
ReplyDeleteWow that is interesting architecture for a supermarket!
ReplyDeleteExcellent shot!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very beautiful building & fantastic contrast between old and new. Congratulations!
Good luck!