lockmat Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 The question assumes it would be the best of each era. Y'all think the categories okay? Although I like looking at architecture, I'm not an architecture buff in terms of eras and style names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 As much as I love the fine stonework on early 1900s building, I doubt we could get a 103 story building in that style so I have to go Modern/Glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 What I've come to realize about downtown architecture since I've had the opportunity to observe it on a regular basis is how awesome the older architecture is. To me, the older buildings have a refined beauty up close and I'm in awe at the detail and craftsmanship and thought put into it. While I still really like the more modern stuff, I think it's better appreciated in a skyline photo or the freeway and not so much for a pedestrian. You have to throw back your head from the street level to truly appreciate it. The classics can be admired from top to bottom. The more modern buildings seem to be more about engineering and less about pure beauty. My 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I wonder if you could have a hybrid building, with say the first 10 floors of the older style with intricate brick work along the whole facade, and then above it set back slightly a modern tower. Is there an example of what I'm thinking of? Nothing comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towerjunkie Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 8 hours ago, cspwal said: I wonder if you could have a hybrid building, with say the first 10 floors of the older style with intricate brick work along the whole facade, and then above it set back slightly a modern tower. Is there an example of what I'm thinking of? Nothing comes to mind. Hearst Tower in NYC is a pretty good example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 That does look pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hastings Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 On 5/18/2016 at 8:37 AM, cspwal said: As much as I love the fine stonework on early 1900s building, I doubt we could get a 103 story building in that style so I have to go Modern/Glass You could if you marry the two styles. Accent the modern look with the early look for example. Good point though, I hadn't thought of that when I voted for the early style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
werdserf 99 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I prefer the mud hut look. Practical and functional. I prefer the older ones......from the 50's to the '70's Like this baby in uptown Phoenix: It's still there and still occupied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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