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    • N Offline
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      A couple of seasons ago the Gherkin (pickle?) was rather spectacularly blown up during an alien invasion...in a Doctor Who episode.

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        John Sayers
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        I was most impressed with the Apollo Bridge in Bratislava. Beautiful simple lines.

        http://static4.bareka.com/photos/medium/302307/apollo-bridge.jpg

        http://static1.bareka.com/photos/medium/766252/apollo-bridge-bottom-view.jpg

        http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/72/Most_Apollo_04.jpg/800px-

        cheers
        john

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          Bernard Hagan
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          I agree John. Foster + Partners is a huge international architectural firm with very talented partners and staff. They were also the designers of the Millennium Bridge [pedestrian] across the Thames where they collaborated with Sir Anthony Caro, the noted British abstract sculptor - experiencing some initial difficulties.

          http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c88/bernardh/Capture_45.jpg

          The 2002 Pritzker Prize winner was Glenn Murcutt, an Australian [born in London] who designs highly economical, environmentally friendly, domestic buildings which 'touch the earth lightly'. He has a staff of one - himself and works on each project to produce 'forthright, totally honest, non-showy works of art'.

          • a very different approach to Sir Norman Foster's.

          http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c88/bernardh/177484507_553540f869_o.jpg

          http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c88/bernardh/kosketa_maata_2.jpg

          Glenn Murcutt: Marika-Alderton House, Australia 1991-1994

          Bernard

          Our fantasies keep us safe and sane in an incomprehensible, indifferent universe: inevitably we comprehend them as reality itself.

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            John Sayers
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            yes Bernard - I like his work. All his work has those clean lines.

            I spent a lot of time with Ian McKay. 😄

            As you are in Brisbane spend a balmy day and drive down to the new Ivory Hotel in Tweed Heads. Excellent food and the design is very nice IMHO.

            cheers
            john

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            • N Offline
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              I've not been inside but I see the Gherkin most weeks and I do love it. London is an eclectic place so nothing is out of place.

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                Bernard Hagan
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                @john sayers said:

                yes Bernard - I like his work. All his work has those clean lines.

                I spent a lot of time with Ian McKay. 😄

                As you are in Brisbane spend a balmy day and drive down to the new Ivory Hotel in Tweed Heads. Excellent food and the design is very nice IMHO.

                cheers
                john

                John

                Where was Phillip? 😉

                I try to avoid the 'delights' of our South Coast but when next I'm there I will check it out. 😄

                Bernard

                Our fantasies keep us safe and sane in an incomprehensible, indifferent universe: inevitably we comprehend them as reality itself.

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                  John Sayers
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                  Philip? not sure who you mean.

                  cheers
                  john

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                  • B Offline
                    Bernard Hagan
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                    Phillip Cox.

                    Ian worked with him in the '60s producing some award winning buildings:

                    http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c88/bernardh/a22318.jpg

                    C. B. Alexander Presbyterian Agricultural College. "Tocal". Paterson. N.S.W. (8 miles from Maitland) Ian Mackay & Philip Cox. 1964-65.

                    Reproduction rights owned by the State Library of Victoria
                    Accession Number: H91.244/3583-3641
                    Image Number: a22318

                    Bernard

                    Our fantasies keep us safe and sane in an incomprehensible, indifferent universe: inevitably we comprehend them as reality itself.

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                      Krisidious
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                      Wow John that is awesome... incredibly simple lines... and so fluid...

                      By: Kristoff Rand
                      Home DesignerUnique House Plans

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                        John Sayers
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                        Ah yes Bernard - was that the one that was nominated for a Sulman Award on friday, and the roof blew off on Saturday. It would have been Ian's third Sulman but it was not be.

                        I never met Philip, I knew Ian in the late 70's early 80s after that period. I lived on his block and helped build his house in Byron and later in Sydney.

                        cheers
                        john

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                          Bernard Hagan
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                          @john sayers said:

                          Ah yes Bernard - was that the one that was nominated for a Sulman Award on friday, and the roof blew off on Saturday. It would have been Ian's third Sulman but it was not be.

                          John - According to the Royal Australian Institute of Architecture's website it was awarded to them both in '63. You'll notice in some years no award was given - so his colleagues must have thought it alright with or without the roof. 😉

                          . . . or is this Presbyterian Agricultural College a completely different one? I'm unfamiliar with NSW rural towns - Paterson? Leppington?

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                          The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak body for the architectural profession, representing over 14,500 members in professional practice and education. It has national and state offices across Australia. It provides access to Australian Standards, ABIC building industry contracts, publications, and HR and legal advice. It conducts policy and advocacy on behalf of its members and the built environment industry.

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                          Bernard

                          Our fantasies keep us safe and sane in an incomprehensible, indifferent universe: inevitably we comprehend them as reality itself.

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                            John Sayers
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                            Yes - I think you are probably right, I think I'm referring to a Boys school he designed later, not the ag colleges. I gather they rang him on Friday to tell him he'd won, the roof blew off on the weekend and he rang them on the Monday and said he could not accept the award. 😉

                            cheers
                            john

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                              Bernard Hagan
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                              Is that jumping before you're pushed or am I being too harsh? 😒

                              Bernard

                              Our fantasies keep us safe and sane in an incomprehensible, indifferent universe: inevitably we comprehend them as reality itself.

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                                John Sayers
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                                😄 - you could put it that way. 😄

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