12.Jun2 buildings in 1 day
To follow from my cliff-hanger picture, here are two modern and “famous” buildings in the City of London. I pass them both day in and day out, seeing a flock of tourists any time of the day.
The “gherkin” caused a brouhaha during its conception. Critics said it will ruin the London skyline, a sore-eye amidst the old London architectures seen along the River Thames. Well, they are right. If you go on a cruise along the river, the gherkin does stand out like a sore thumb.
This is the Lloyd’s tower. I didn’t know that’s what it’s called until a job interview brought me to it. Its lift is along those ridges & is made entirely of glass. I have a massive fear of heights & when I came out the elevator, I knew I didn’t want to work there. Well, they felt the same way about me hehe
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I kinda like the gherkin, Lloyd’s tower looks a bit intimidating, right enough coz I’m scared of heights, too :-(
wow ganda ah…
The Lloyd’s Tower is kinda scary…Pining’s right hehe
Hey Auee..did you receive my questions? Just confirming
architecture nowadays really amazes me. the “wow” factor is always there.
“I have a massive fear of heights & when I came out the elevator, I knew I didn’t want to work there. Well, they felt the same way about me hehe”
Natawa ako dun. Haha
hi pining, every time I bring a tourist friend there, they do a double take & can’t believe it’s a building
hi kathy…when the architects for the gherkin finish their second project I’ll post it here, too. It’s supposed to look like a half-eaten doughnut
:-P
hi verna… yes I did get it, salamat. I will answer them soon.
:-)
hi mommyness… after 9-11, binawal mag-kuha ng pictures sa mga yan. What I always miss is the chance to go inside, every year the Mayor’s office announces an “open house” on all major architectural landmarks. Next time siguro.
Hi Auee, I think the Gherkin is an amazing building. A showcase of great engineering and design. I was down in London a month ago and the sight of it everytime I go back to my hotel just gives me that wow feeling. Pero yun namang Lloyds bank, first time makita ko yan nung mid-90s akala ko chemical plant or something. Parang lahat ng plumbing nasa labas. ngek!
hi celiaK… yes, the Gherkin is one of a kind. The nice thing is they’ve provided concrete benches around it so tourists & officeworkers can sit under its towering shade.