Bullring - Page 4

DBadger · July 7th, 2012, 12:02 AM

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Aliens are attacking! Aliens are attacking!

This is a render of Selfridges:

No source I'm afraid, it's from Skyscrapercity posted without a reference.

Typhoon2000 · July 7th, 2012, 06:07 AM

Sellfridges was Future Systems design. The guy who ran the practice was Czech Founder Jan Kaplicky and I went to an exhibition of his works in DOX arts/design museum (in an area which is kind of like the Docklands of Prague next to the Vltava River in a former industrial area). The model took pride of place in one end of the exhibition hall. Sadly no cameras allowed

so no pics but it was a major eye opener.

Nacho · July 8th, 2012, 10:16 PM

I always remember when we had a glimpse of the Selfridges proposals , and I for one was underwhelmed and didn't expect too much .When they finally started to peel away the covering,I remember how excited we were on the forum especially the dramatic contrast with the neighbouring church ; an instant success and a fantastic plus for the city .

sefton66 · July 30th, 2012, 09:49 PM

Great pic by Damien Walmsley on Flickr

image hosted on flickr

365_210_Rotunda_reflections by Damien Walmsley, on Flickr

Nacho · July 31st, 2012, 01:04 AM

Nice pic that.

DBadger · August 5th, 2012, 12:44 AM

This has probably been asked a thousand times, but will they ever bridge the gap between the two third floors do you reckon? Second floor is fine (makes sense) but I could imagine a bridge going between the two upper sections if the centre is ever refurbished in the future. Is there a reason this wasn't done? It would really ease congestion.

ReissOmari · August 5th, 2012, 01:35 AM

I don't think it was done because of the entrances to Rotunda Square, not many people go over Selfridges side third floor though so I don't think they would waste time/money doing that

sefton66 · August 5th, 2012, 09:32 AM

The gap was left to leave a clear line of sight to both the rotunda and st martins church, it's unlikely to ever go ahead, spiceal st had the canopy knocked back as it would block views of st martins.

It's also good they dot connect up in my opinion, drives people to walk outside at upper mall and out into rotunda square.

Wish apple would take up the fcuk unit help even out the footfall better...

Brummyboy92 · August 5th, 2012, 09:38 AM

I too am glad there is no connection with the third floors, would look horrible and really spoil views of St Martins.

DBadger · August 6th, 2012, 12:05 AM

I definately understand your points. Congestion inside the Bull Ring gets insane though as everyone is forced onto the one set of escalators.

I hadn't considered the views sorry. Typical outsider.

Source: http://webarchive.nationalarchives.g...e&viewing=1514

Nacho · August 8th, 2012, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benjyt

Does anyone have any renders of the bull ring so they can be compared to the real thing?

Not renders as such, but in the following video there are various takes of an earlier model ,complete with skyscraper .Well worth watching .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w46Xp...eature=related

sefton66 · August 20th, 2012, 08:11 PM

absolutely brilliant photo by Daren James1 on flickr!

image hosted on flickr

birmingham by Daren James1, on Flickr

blahblahv2 · August 20th, 2012, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sefton66

Great pic by Damien Walmsley on Flickr

image hosted on flickr

365_210_Rotunda_reflections by Damien Walmsley, on Flickr

Wish they'd do something with the top floor on that unit. It's so obvious that it's empty and it takes the shine of the main entrance to the complex just a little.

Brummyboy92 · August 20th, 2012, 10:05 PM

LED Screen anyone??

pirlo_21 · August 28th, 2012, 07:27 PM

hopefully this get a lick of paint and clean with the opening of new street next year

the pavements are filthy too

ReissOmari · August 29th, 2012, 10:20 PM

Couple of shots from me

djay · August 30th, 2012, 02:23 PM

should have cropped the first shot just above the lamp post.

July 7th, 2012, 06:07 AM	#62
Typhoon2000 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Birmingham/Coventry Posts: 2,585 Likes (Received): 23	Sellfridges was Future Systems design. The guy who ran the practice was Czech Founder Jan Kaplicky and I went to an exhibition of his works in DOX arts/design museum (in an area which is kind of like the Docklands of Prague next to the Vltava River in a former industrial area). The model took pride of place in one end of the exhibition hall. Sadly no cameras allowed so no pics but it was a major eye opener. __________________ Call yourself an Architect?.. Listen, take my advice.. A building can ONLY come to life when there is life *around* it - not just in it.. think about it.... This is Birmingham... FORWARD!!!

August 5th, 2012, 12:44 AM	#66
DBadger culled Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wolverhampton, Greater Birmingham Posts: 5,700 Likes (Received): 411	This has probably been asked a thousand times, but will they ever bridge the gap between the two third floors do you reckon? Second floor is fine (makes sense) but I could imagine a bridge going between the two upper sections if the centre is ever refurbished in the future. Is there a reason this wasn't done? It would really ease congestion. __________________ WOLVERHAMPTON *♣ DIRECT TRAINS TO LONDON AND TIPTON* ♣**

August 5th, 2012, 01:35 AM	#67
ReissOmari Birmingham - #1 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 4,931 Likes (Received): 53	I don't think it was done because of the entrances to Rotunda Square, not many people go over Selfridges side third floor though so I don't think they would waste time/money doing that __________________ ReissOmari.. flickr flickr2

August 6th, 2012, 12:05 AM	#70
DBadger culled Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wolverhampton, Greater Birmingham Posts: 5,700 Likes (Received): 411	I definately understand your points. Congestion inside the Bull Ring gets insane though as everyone is forced onto the one set of escalators. I hadn't considered the views sorry. Typical outsider. Source: http://webarchive.nationalarchives.g...e&viewing=1514 __________________ WOLVERHAMPTON *♣ DIRECT TRAINS TO LONDON AND TIPTON* ♣**

August 28th, 2012, 07:27 PM	#75
pirlo_21 Scaramouche, Scaramouche, Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 2,084 Likes (Received): 17	hopefully this get a lick of paint and clean with the opening of new street next year the pavements are filthy too __________________ We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm - George Orwell http://babbage.cs.qc.edu/courses/cs341/IEEE-754.html

July 8th, 2012, 10:16 PM	#63
Nacho Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,674 Likes (Received): 5	I always remember when we had a glimpse of the Selfridges proposals , and I for one was underwhelmed and didn't expect too much .When they finally started to peel away the covering,I remember how excited we were on the forum especially the dramatic contrast with the neighbouring church ; an instant success and a fantastic plus for the city .

July 30th, 2012, 09:49 PM	#64
sefton66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6,495 Likes (Received): 60	Great pic by Damien Walmsley on Flickr image hosted on flickr 365_210_Rotunda_reflections by Damien Walmsley, on Flickr

July 31st, 2012, 01:04 AM	#65
Nacho Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,674 Likes (Received): 5	Nice pic that.

August 5th, 2012, 09:32 AM	#68
sefton66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6,495 Likes (Received): 60	The gap was left to leave a clear line of sight to both the rotunda and st martins church, it's unlikely to ever go ahead, spiceal st had the canopy knocked back as it would block views of st martins. It's also good they dot connect up in my opinion, drives people to walk outside at upper mall and out into rotunda square. Wish apple would take up the fcuk unit help even out the footfall better...

August 5th, 2012, 09:38 AM	#69
Brummyboy92 Brummy and proud Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 4,014 Likes (Received): 12	I too am glad there is no connection with the third floors, would look horrible and really spoil views of St Martins.

August 20th, 2012, 08:11 PM	#72
sefton66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6,495 Likes (Received): 60	absolutely brilliant photo by Daren James1 on flickr! image hosted on flickr birmingham by Daren James1, on Flickr

August 20th, 2012, 10:05 PM	#74
Brummyboy92 Brummy and proud Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 4,014 Likes (Received): 12	LED Screen anyone??

August 29th, 2012, 10:20 PM	#76
ReissOmari Birmingham - #1 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 4,931 Likes (Received): 53	Couple of shots from me __________________ ReissOmari.. flickr flickr2

August 30th, 2012, 02:23 PM	#77
djay Just Incredible Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 2,956 Likes (Received): 3	should have cropped the first shot just above the lamp post. __________________ Visit the blog for my group, Taylor Made - http://taylormademusic.tumblr.com What's your name? Where're you from? You got a dream? I'll sell you one.

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