Best Present Streetscape - Page 275

Leeds No.1 · April 26th, 2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by legolamb

If you are referring to the pleasantly airy and architecturally fairly interesting Victorian street brutally violated and toxified by metal poles and a pointy, charmless and heavy handed roof in the name of overpriced, multinational knicker and coffee shop chains I would have to personally confess that my awe has always remained stoutly uninspired.

Which coffee shop chain are you referring to?

If you don't like modern architecture, perhaps you'd prefer the Corn Exchange or Kirkgate Market.

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Leeds market victorian roof hdr by sandimacro, on Flickr

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Leeds City Market Roof by P. Stubbs photo, on Flickr

legolamb · April 26th, 2012, 02:59 PM

I used to like the corn exhange when it had independent vintage retailers and the like a few years ago. I've never been a big fan of it's bunker-like exterior TBH though.

I do like modern architecture - just not when it is (literally) bolted on tastelessly to Victorian stone buildings.

The Market is fantastic, although Bury, Stockport and Barnsley are as good (if not better) in my experience.

Having said that though, Leeds. It's good for shoppingTM.

Leeds No.1 · April 26th, 2012, 03:18 PM

I can't agree. The best architecture is that which combines 21st century innovation with historic grandeur.

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Victoria Arcade Leeds HDR by Osgoldcross Photography, on Flickr

MattN · April 26th, 2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by legolamb

If you are referring to the pleasantly airy and architecturally fairly interesting Victorian street brutally violated and toxified by metal poles and a pointy, charmless and heavy handed roof in the name of overpriced, multinational knicker and coffee shop chains I would have to personally confess that my awe has always remained stoutly uninspired.

Chippy little bleeder aren't you? Still, I'd love to hear how those pictures of the County Arcade (also part of the Victoria Quarter) which you posted under in any way match that description?

I'm fairly sure Queen Victoria Street is Edwardian as well.

legolamb · April 26th, 2012, 03:36 PM

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21st century innovation with historic grandeur.

Sounds quite epic for what is in truth a fairly nice victorian/edwardian street with heavy set steel poles and a glass roof bolted into the sides of the buildings (IMO tastelessly).

To say it's 21st century, the add-ons are also starting to look a bit dated IMO.

Leeds No.1 · April 26th, 2012, 04:29 PM

If you look, they're not bolted to the sides of the building at all but carry over the top of the facades to be bolted to the roof. If you took it down there would be no harm to the buildings.

Anyway, it's rather helpful that there are two similar streets in Leeds to compare.

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King Edward Street,Briggate,Leeds. by Stan.W, on Flickr

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Victoria Quarter Roof 2 by Chris Hester, on Flickr

One is nice enough, one is stunning.

Delirium · April 26th, 2012, 06:13 PM

Leicester

A fairly overlooked and underrated city in many regards, this city could do with a shout out.

Though the city is 'blessed' by the odd carbuncle or twelve and there is an overlying shabbiness in certain quarters, notably toward Belgrave, and by the railway station, none of these issues hide or detract from the fact that the city still has a surprising and extensive wealth of attractive streets and architecture; almost/arguably the best out of all the major cities in the Midlands (architecturally speaking).

Photos by Ned Trifle:

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Photo By DJinn76
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Leeds No.1 · April 26th, 2012, 07:06 PM

Yes definitely don't see enough of Leicester.

Lad 2011 · April 26th, 2012, 07:15 PM

Nice shots of Leicester, its a really nice place in parts

tomo90 · April 26th, 2012, 10:25 PM

I nearly went to uni in Leicester.

Leeds No.1 · April 27th, 2012, 03:27 AM

A choice not to go there or a rejection?

tomo90 · April 27th, 2012, 11:35 AM

I decided on Newcastle instead.

albionfagan · April 27th, 2012, 08:45 PM

Leicester is decent, loads of really nice parks too.

Lad 2011 · April 28th, 2012, 12:44 AM

Leeds

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The Town Hall, Leeds by Steve Barowik, on Flickr

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Civic Hall by Steve Barowik, on Flickr

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St Peters, Leeds by Steve Barowik, on Flickr

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Peek A Boo by Steve Barowik, on Flickr

yoshef · April 28th, 2012, 01:12 AM

I like this, interesting mix

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VoldemortBlack · April 28th, 2012, 01:39 AM

Love Beetham

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oscar9 · April 28th, 2012, 10:33 AM

I have never noticed those symmetrical vertical lines(top photo) that are in the skeleton of the building rather than on the cladding, which have obviously been made to show up with certain light conditions, people say no thought has gone into this skyscraper but I beg to differ

VoldemortBlack · April 28th, 2012, 11:25 AM

Agreed, it's certainly grown on me in recent years

Leeds No.1 · April 28th, 2012, 12:38 PM

I'm not sure that's a particularly positive thing though- it makes the top half appear different from the bottom on the side that's meant to be continuous.

VoldemortBlack · April 28th, 2012, 01:05 PM

I see what you mean there actually, never noticed it like that before.

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They're definitely two completely different patterns though, aren't they?

Maybe you can see the "skeleton" of the upper half at some times of day when the sun shines on it? Idk. I'll have a look today

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April 26th, 2012, 03:18 PM	#5483
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,289 Likes (Received): 102	I can't agree. The best architecture is that which combines 21st century innovation with historic grandeur. image hosted on flickr Victoria Arcade Leeds HDR by Osgoldcross Photography, on Flickr __________________ "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure, It is our light not our darkness, that frightens us"

April 26th, 2012, 04:29 PM	#5486
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,289 Likes (Received): 102	If you look, they're not bolted to the sides of the building at all but carry over the top of the facades to be bolted to the roof. If you took it down there would be no harm to the buildings. Anyway, it's rather helpful that there are two similar streets in Leeds to compare. image hosted on flickr King Edward Street,Briggate,Leeds. by Stan.W, on Flickr vs image hosted on flickr Victoria Quarter Roof 2 by Chris Hester, on Flickr One is nice enough, one is stunning. __________________ "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure, It is our light not our darkness, that frightens us"

April 26th, 2012, 06:13 PM	#5487
Delirium Sexy Astronaut Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,934 Likes (Received): 97	Leicester A fairly overlooked and underrated city in many regards, this city could do with a shout out. Though the city is 'blessed' by the odd carbuncle or twelve and there is an overlying shabbiness in certain quarters, notably toward Belgrave, and by the railway station, none of these issues hide or detract from the fact that the city still has a surprising and extensive wealth of attractive streets and architecture; almost/arguably the best out of all the major cities in the Midlands (architecturally speaking). Photos by Ned Trifle: image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr Photo By DJinn76 image hosted on flickr __________________ Fierce. Last edited by Delirium; April 26th, 2012 at 06:37 PM.

April 26th, 2012, 07:06 PM	#5488
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,289 Likes (Received): 102	Yes definitely don't see enough of Leicester. __________________ "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure, It is our light not our darkness, that frightens us"

April 26th, 2012, 02:59 PM	#5482
legolamb Advance Kingstonia! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,771 Likes (Received): 9	I used to like the corn exhange when it had independent vintage retailers and the like a few years ago. I've never been a big fan of it's bunker-like exterior TBH though. I do like modern architecture - just not when it is (literally) bolted on tastelessly to Victorian stone buildings. The Market is fantastic, although Bury, Stockport and Barnsley are as good (if not better) in my experience. Having said that though, Leeds. It's good for shoppingTM.

April 26th, 2012, 07:15 PM	#5489
Lad 2011 Loiner Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 3,147 Likes (Received): 62	Nice shots of Leicester, its a really nice place in parts

April 26th, 2012, 10:25 PM	#5490
tomo90 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,120 Likes (Received): 44	I nearly went to uni in Leicester.

April 27th, 2012, 03:27 AM	#5491
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,289 Likes (Received): 102	A choice not to go there or a rejection? __________________ "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure, It is our light not our darkness, that frightens us"

April 27th, 2012, 11:35 AM	#5492
tomo90 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,120 Likes (Received): 44	I decided on Newcastle instead.

April 27th, 2012, 08:45 PM	#5493
albionfagan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Liverpool Posts: 4,714 Likes (Received): 100	Leicester is decent, loads of really nice parks too.

April 28th, 2012, 12:44 AM	#5494
Lad 2011 Loiner Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 3,147 Likes (Received): 62	Leeds image hosted on flickr The Town Hall, Leeds by Steve Barowik, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Civic Hall by Steve Barowik, on Flickr image hosted on flickr St Peters, Leeds by Steve Barowik, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Peek A Boo by Steve Barowik, on Flickr

April 28th, 2012, 01:12 AM	#5495
yoshef I like beer. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In your face Posts: 10,443 Likes (Received): 88	I like this, interesting mix image hosted on flickr __________________ JFT96

April 28th, 2012, 01:39 AM	#5496
VoldemortBlack Want a coffee after this? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Manchester M28 Posts: 3,796 Likes (Received): 4	Love Beetham image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr __________________ The VB Manchester Construction Timeline All the projects, events and developments in Manchester. Updated every month! JUNE 2012 UPDATE COMING SOON!!! http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1484027 VB'S Manchester Transport Maps *... as featured on ProjectMapping.co.uk* All of my rail and Metrolink maps past present and future in one place. Here. Be sure to check out DeanUK's Metrolink Forum!!

April 28th, 2012, 10:33 AM	#5497
oscar9 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,250 Likes (Received): 39	I have never noticed those symmetrical vertical lines(top photo) that are in the skeleton of the building rather than on the cladding, which have obviously been made to show up with certain light conditions, people say no thought has gone into this skyscraper but I beg to differ

April 28th, 2012, 11:25 AM	#5498
VoldemortBlack Want a coffee after this? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Manchester M28 Posts: 3,796 Likes (Received): 4	Agreed, it's certainly grown on me in recent years __________________ The VB Manchester Construction Timeline All the projects, events and developments in Manchester. Updated every month! JUNE 2012 UPDATE COMING SOON!!! http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1484027 VB'S Manchester Transport Maps *... as featured on ProjectMapping.co.uk* All of my rail and Metrolink maps past present and future in one place. Here. Be sure to check out DeanUK's Metrolink Forum!!

April 28th, 2012, 12:38 PM	#5499
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,289 Likes (Received): 102	I'm not sure that's a particularly positive thing though- it makes the top half appear different from the bottom on the side that's meant to be continuous. __________________ "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure, It is our light not our darkness, that frightens us"

April 28th, 2012, 01:05 PM	#5500
VoldemortBlack Want a coffee after this? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Manchester M28 Posts: 3,796 Likes (Received): 4	I see what you mean there actually, never noticed it like that before. image hosted on flickr They're definitely two completely different patterns though, aren't they? Maybe you can see the "skeleton" of the upper half at some times of day when the sun shines on it? Idk. I'll have a look today __________________ The VB Manchester Construction Timeline All the projects, events and developments in Manchester. Updated every month! JUNE 2012 UPDATE COMING SOON!!! http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1484027 VB'S Manchester Transport Maps *... as featured on ProjectMapping.co.uk* All of my rail and Metrolink maps past present and future in one place. Here. Be sure to check out DeanUK's Metrolink Forum!!

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