Best Present Skyline II

Lad 2011 · May 6th, 2012, 01:10 AM

Which city do you think currently has the best skyline (Outside London)

Just vote for your Favorite and please tell us why

VoldemortBlack · May 6th, 2012, 01:20 AM

Birmingham

Dense and has a huge impact.

Lad 2011 · May 6th, 2012, 01:38 AM

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Birmingham
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Lad 2011 · May 6th, 2012, 01:42 AM

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Liverpool
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Lad 2011 · May 6th, 2012, 01:47 AM

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Leeds

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Lad 2011 · May 6th, 2012, 01:54 AM

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Manchester

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Aaronj09 · May 6th, 2012, 04:14 AM

Birmingham's skyline is huge, and is really imposing, but Liverpool has a petty skyline with a mixture of old and new.

I'll give the vote to Liverpool. I do love that waterfront.

Gherkin · May 6th, 2012, 09:23 AM

Of all of them, I'd rather have a poster of the Liverpool skyline on my wall. It's the most attractive.

lol @ the poll close date

VoldemortBlack · May 6th, 2012, 11:24 AM

It's good to see that people aren't just voting for their own cities anymore

Times have changed. It's good. (even if it means Manchester isn't getting any votes

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Conor · May 6th, 2012, 12:56 PM

Undoubtedly Liverpool, but personally it could only be between there and Brum.

Sweet Zombie Jesus · May 6th, 2012, 12:59 PM

Liverpool definitely. I think Manchester would be up there if there was one or two other buildings 'stepping up' to the Beetham, the effect is a bit jarring to me. Also the main difference between Liverpool and Birmingham (close second) is the profile of the skyline, the buildings have more interest at roof level rather than just big boxes. Imagine New York in the 30's if all the towers were straight at the sides and flat at the top? Still imposing, but not as beautiful.

Also Best Present Skyline II: Revenge of the Skyline? Eh... ring to it.

Lad 2011 · May 6th, 2012, 01:11 PM

Can People Please Not write silly tags. Thank you.

Pros: Liverpool skyline from the mersey is impressive and pretty... Cons: but its a bit of a 2D skyline

Pros: Birmingham skyline is impressive due to its scale... Cons: Not many nice talls

Pros: Manchester Skyline has some nice talls... Cons: Too spread out and really dominated by a Beetham.

Pros: Leeds skyline is impressive on scale and density... Cons: Not many Great talls.

cardiff · May 6th, 2012, 07:37 PM

Obviously not a substantial skyline, but a prettier setting than most

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***ill tonkso*** · May 6th, 2012, 09:13 PM

And once again, the south is ignored...

Lad 2011 · May 6th, 2012, 09:59 PM

What do you mean by the south?

***ill tonkso*** · May 6th, 2012, 10:26 PM

You have the north and Cardiff covered. Where is Bristol, a core city? Where is Portsmouth, a serious contender? Brighton? Reading? Basingstoke?

Lad 2011 · May 6th, 2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ill tonkso

You have the north and Cardiff covered. Where is Bristol, a core city? Where is Portsmouth, a serious contender? Brighton? Reading? Basingstoke?

Brighton, Reading, Bristol and Basingstoke are not exactly leading players in skylines, Portsmouth isn't either although its home to two talls over 100m the skyline is still patchy, if you want to vote for any of the cities you stated you can go for the 'Other, please state' option.

sefton66 · May 6th, 2012, 11:01 PM

I think Liverpool is good, could do with some more talls, definitely the most potential.

Some more of Birmingham

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Skychaser 2005 · May 6th, 2012, 11:02 PM

There are only really 6 cities outside London with strong identifiable skylines with a mass of mid/highrise buildings, and they are Brum, Leeds, Manc, Liverpool, Glasgow and possibly Cardiff. Sheffield does not have the mass of mid/highrise and neither does Portsmouth.

***ill tonkso*** · May 6th, 2012, 11:10 PM

Identifiable? I would somewhat say Pompey outranks Brum and Leeds there.

View Poll Results: You have a choice
Birmingham	27	22.50%
Manchester	19	15.83%
Liverpool	56	46.67%
Leeds	6	5.00%
Sheffield	4	3.33%
Cardiff	1	0.83%
Glasgow	3	2.50%
(Other, Please State)	4	3.33%
Voters: 120. You may not vote on this poll

May 6th, 2012, 01:10 AM	#1
Lad 2011 Loiner Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 3,140 Likes (Received): 62	Best Present Skyline II Which city do you think currently has the best skyline (Outside London) Just vote for your Favorite and please tell us why

May 6th, 2012, 01:20 AM	#2
VoldemortBlack Want a coffee after this? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Manchester M28 Posts: 3,796 Likes (Received): 4	Birmingham Dense and has a huge impact. __________________ 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!!

May 6th, 2012, 04:14 AM	#7
Aaronj09 Not a Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Leeds Posts: 7,656 Likes (Received): 209	Birmingham's skyline is huge, and is really imposing, but Liverpool has a petty skyline with a mixture of old and new. I'll give the vote to Liverpool. I do love that waterfront. __________________ CONFIRMED SIGHTINGS OF POSITIVE AND REALISTIC CASES FOR SCOTLAND TO BECOME INDEPENDENT: 0

May 6th, 2012, 11:24 AM	#9
VoldemortBlack Want a coffee after this? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Manchester M28 Posts: 3,796 Likes (Received): 4	It's good to see that people aren't just voting for their own cities anymore Times have changed. It's good. (even if it means Manchester isn't getting any votes ) __________________ 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!!

May 6th, 2012, 09:23 AM	#8
Gherkin actual gherkin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 13,707 Likes (Received): 144	Of all of them, I'd rather have a poster of the Liverpool skyline on my wall. It's the most attractive. lol @ the poll close date

May 6th, 2012, 12:56 PM	#10
Conor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Belfast Posts: 1,514 Likes (Received): 4	Undoubtedly Liverpool, but personally it could only be between there and Brum. __________________ IRELAND PHOTO THREADS DISCOVER BELFAST \| DISCOVER DUBLIN \| DISCOVER IRELAND

May 6th, 2012, 12:59 PM	#11
Sweet Zombie Jesus Free Cake Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,766 Likes (Received): 37	Liverpool definitely. I think Manchester would be up there if there was one or two other buildings 'stepping up' to the Beetham, the effect is a bit jarring to me. Also the main difference between Liverpool and Birmingham (close second) is the profile of the skyline, the buildings have more interest at roof level rather than just big boxes. Imagine New York in the 30's if all the towers were straight at the sides and flat at the top? Still imposing, but not as beautiful. Also Best Present Skyline II: Revenge of the Skyline? Eh... ring to it. __________________ Glasgow / Edinburgh / Paris

May 6th, 2012, 01:11 PM	#12
Lad 2011 Loiner Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 3,140 Likes (Received): 62	Can People Please Not write silly tags. Thank you. Pros: Liverpool skyline from the mersey is impressive and pretty... Cons: but its a bit of a 2D skyline Pros: Birmingham skyline is impressive due to its scale... Cons: Not many nice talls Pros: Manchester Skyline has some nice talls... Cons: Too spread out and really dominated by a Beetham. Pros: Leeds skyline is impressive on scale and density... Cons: Not many Great talls. Last edited by Lad 2011; May 30th, 2012 at 08:04 PM.

May 6th, 2012, 07:37 PM	#13
cardiff Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cardiff, Portsmouth Posts: 7,338 Likes (Received): 144	Obviously not a substantial skyline, but a prettier setting than most Scroll >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> image hosted on flickr P6269208 by stephenanstiss, on Flickr image hosted on flickr P6269210 by stephenanstiss, on Flickr Scroll>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> image hosted on flickr PB050623 by stephenanstiss, on Flickr __________________ My photo threads Master thread of UK cities and towns - Istanbul - Chicago, niagra Falls and Toronto - Vienna - Budapest - Frankfurt - London, NewYork and QM2 - London and Paris

May 6th, 2012, 09:13 PM	#14
*ill tonkso* Portsmouths Finest, Maybe Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 14,089 Likes (Received): 210	And once again, the south is ignored... __________________ Official Skyscrapercity 'Support the Shard at London Bridge' Facebook Group! Ill-Tonkso.co.uk - My Portfolio Website

May 6th, 2012, 09:59 PM	#15
Lad 2011 Loiner Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 3,140 Likes (Received): 62	What do you mean by the south?

May 6th, 2012, 10:26 PM	#16
*ill tonkso* Portsmouths Finest, Maybe Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 14,089 Likes (Received): 210	You have the north and Cardiff covered. Where is Bristol, a core city? Where is Portsmouth, a serious contender? Brighton? Reading? Basingstoke? __________________ Official Skyscrapercity 'Support the Shard at London Bridge' Facebook Group! Ill-Tonkso.co.uk - My Portfolio Website

May 6th, 2012, 11:01 PM	#18
sefton66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6,470 Likes (Received): 58	I think Liverpool is good, could do with some more talls, definitely the most potential. Some more of Birmingham image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr

May 6th, 2012, 11:02 PM	#19
Skychaser 2005 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,453 Likes (Received): 20	There are only really 6 cities outside London with strong identifiable skylines with a mass of mid/highrise buildings, and they are Brum, Leeds, Manc, Liverpool, Glasgow and possibly Cardiff. Sheffield does not have the mass of mid/highrise and neither does Portsmouth.

May 6th, 2012, 11:10 PM	#20
*ill tonkso* Portsmouths Finest, Maybe Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 14,089 Likes (Received): 210	Identifiable? I would somewhat say Pompey outranks Brum and Leeds there. __________________ Official Skyscrapercity 'Support the Shard at London Bridge' Facebook Group! Ill-Tonkso.co.uk - My Portfolio Website

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