Architecture : what a huge subject that is! It’s Jakesprinter’s theme for this weeks Sunday Post, and already I’m struggling! I mean, how many of you know a song with “architecture” in the title? The following will be a silent, contemplative post.
What does architecture do for us? Shelters us, gives us a place to work, to be educated, to worship, to shop. It enables us to cross from one shore to another. It expresses both our practicality and our creativity. Formidable, constantly moving on. Old and new, both are capable of amazing me.
The battlements and reconstructed “old town” in Warsaw- both old and new
The prettiest of patios in Cordoba
The rooftops of Porto
Thatched housing in the north of Madeira
How about a nice place to work?
Wonderfully elaborate Town Hall in Wroclaw
Or to study?
University buildings- Wroclaw wins again!
Starting out at the “smiley” local school
Where would you prefer to worship?
The tiniest of Greek Island churches?
The cathedral in Porto
Or Wroclaw’s Ostrow Tumski- stunningly ornate!
Shopping- as important to some as religion. There’s no lack of choice here either.
Lello’s amazing book store in Porto
A simple shop in the Polish suburbs
Or a trendy new shopping centre in Warsaw
I can’t choose between these bridges. Tradition or modernity. Can you?
The beautiful approach to Cordoba and the incomparable Mesquita
The Infinity Bridge, Stockton-on-Tees
It seems we are only limited by our imagination. That doesn’t seem to be a problem for Jake. I was sold from the very first time I saw the flying dragon logo. Click on it, or any of the links to see his interpretation this week, and maybe join in yourself?
I’ve been amazed already by some of the entries this week:
http://thirdeyemom.com/2012/11/18/the-sunday-post-architecture-that-melts-my-heart/
http://catbirdinoman.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/sunday-post-architecture/
http://rfljenksy.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/sunday-post-architecture/
http://francineinretirement.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/sunday-post-architecture/
http://50yearproject.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/sunday-post-architecture/
http://adinparadise.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/architecture-hola-spain/
http://the-serenity-space.com/2012/11/18/sunday-post-architecture/
http://traveller2006.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/sunday-post-architecture/
http://ilargia64.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/sunday-post-architecture/
restlessjo 
A superb variety of styles Jo! That little house in Madeira looks like a doll house 🙂
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It was tiny, Madhu. Just space for the “old lad” who lived there with his tray of “free” liqueurs so long as you left a tip! It was awfully commercial but there are only two of these original houses left, so I suppose you can’t blame them for making the most of.
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Great set of photos. Among those beautiful photos my favorite is the photo of Madeira.
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Many thanks Sartenada. Praise from you is always a boost as your own photos are so wonderful. Just conjuring up my next set for Jakesprinter’s Sunday Post.
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fascinating and beautiful 🙂 the effect looking at the shopping centre in Warsaw is wonderful 🙂
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Thanks Jenn. Yes, I like that one too.
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It’s really interesting to see architecture from so many parts of world gathered together as in this post. Just shows how differentiated the way we live is across borders. Architecture is really a cultural indicator and bound to both people and the nature in a given country.
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Many thanks for your time and experience, Munchow. I find the differences fascinating.
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Wow Nice photographs… Great post !!!
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Thanks Kalpana. You have a nice looking blog yourself.
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How cute is that Greek church
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Gorgeous! I absolutely love it. The photo is almost 20 years old and I can’t even remember which Greek island it was on!
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Wow! The designs simply blew my mind! They are all my favorite. Exciting! Thanks.
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So much amazing talent out there! I cannot conceive of some of the creations that surround us, but always enjoy to gaze in wonder.
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Some beautiful buildings here. Jo. And I like the smiley faces.
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I used to walk past these every day on the way to my cousin’s in Wroclaw this August. I always had to smile back.
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I love these pictures, my favorite is the Greek islands churches with their red rooftops.Really cute!
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Thanks Marcia. It’s an absolute favourite from my “oldies”. Not blogging these days? I haven’t seen you around and know you’re a busy lady. Lovely to hear from you.
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From the ornate to the thatched roof and a tiniest Greek church.. it’s quite incredible how diverse architecture and architectural beauty is constructed and perceived.. My favorite would be the little thatched roofed house:)
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Aww! There were only two left in the village and it was a bit touristy but such a beautiful place, Smidge.
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OH! I LOVE ARCHITECTURE! Amazing post, Jo! You’ve put it so well! And to add to everything you’ve said architecture tells a story, about time, and place, and the people that use them! Once again, I really enjoyed this post!
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Thanks m’dear! It fascinates me too. The post could have been days long but I reigned myself in!
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As well as shelter I always think architecture gives the creater, the buider, the user and the passer-by the opportunity to enjoy a space, to revel in the artistic and the functionality. And no I couldn’t make a choice between the bridges !
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The Infinity is just down the road from me so I guess I should lend support to that one. Thanks for taking time to visit Claire.
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beautiful views over the rooftops of the cities
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I always have to climb something! Many thanks.
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