Opal Tower, Leeds - Page 7

oscar9 · August 10th, 2008, 03:31 PM

Lol ,I mentioned a particular street in Bolton town centre looks similar to a street in Leeds centre,nowt wrong with that,and please lets not have the jealousy and bitterness cliche,I live 20 mins from the great cities of Manchester and Liverpool,I dont really need to visit Leeds any more,my ex was at uni in Hudds and we went to Leeds a lot at weekends ,yeah not bad for shopping. Back to Opal ,I gave it 2/10 from the render ...should have give it 1/10 now after seeing it materialise

TonyYeboah · August 10th, 2008, 04:16 PM

Stop being so touchy you boring bastard

oscar9 · August 10th, 2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyYeboah

Stop being so touchy you boring bastard

What a saddo GET A FUCKING LIFE

di Livio · August 10th, 2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by oscar9

Lol ,I mentioned a particular street in Bolton town centre looks similar to a street in Leeds centre

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That shopping street in Leeds reminds me of somewhere,ah got it,Deansgate...in Bolton

Ah got it, you're a fucking... prick.

wiggleyleeds · August 10th, 2008, 06:35 PM

Will you lot all grow up. Its all subjective anyway. I too can see the similarities between the main shopping street in Bolton (deansgate), and Leeds Briggate.

Deansgate Bolton

(these genuinely were the best photos I could find of the main shopping drag - if anyone can find any better ones? pls post)

image hosted on flickr

image hosted on flickr

wiggleyleeds · August 10th, 2008, 06:38 PM

Leeds Briggate

image hosted on flickr

image hosted on flickr

oscar9 · August 10th, 2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by di Livio

Ah got it, you're a fucking... prick.

Highlighting two streets look the same,So upset now

di Livio · August 10th, 2008, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by oscar9

Highlighting two streets look the same,So upset now

It's the manner in which you did it that was offensive, which was wholly deliberate, as you well know.
It's very difficult to take anything you post about Leeds as well intentioned given the fact that one of your first posts on this forum was designed to let all the Leeds forummers know how much better you think Manchester is as a city. From then on the tone has been fairly consistent with you. Are you in competition with Metrolink?

wiggleyleeds · August 10th, 2008, 07:21 PM

I think what makes Leeds main shopping street particularly appealing is the very fact that it *is* low rise and on a human scale... with an almost bohemian feel.. reminiscant of the main shopping streets of large towns.

Compare this to say, Manchester's main premier shopping road, Deansgate, with the rest of the shopping enclosed in a big mall

image hosted on flickr

TonyYeboah · August 10th, 2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by oscar9

What a saddo GET A FUCKING LIFE

Why are you so touchy? Good job everyone in Manchester isn't so uptight and angst-ridden

Jesus. Capitals too. That's like shouting man

You're obsessed mate, obsessed, jealous and bitter

i_like_concrete · August 11th, 2008, 12:31 AM

ten out of ten!

Mr Brightside · August 11th, 2008, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by i_like_concrete

ten out of ten!

di Livio · August 11th, 2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wiggleyleeds

Compare this to say, Manchester's main premier shopping road, Deansgate, with the rest of the shopping enclosed in a big mall

I wouldn't say Deansgate is the premier shopping road because of its mixed uses and lack of pedestrianisation. It's more likely to be Market Street or King Street.

wiggleyleeds · August 11th, 2008, 11:18 AM

but isnt king street a tiny side street, like king edward street

The reason why its hard to name the premier shopping street in manchester is because it doesnt have one.. its all in a mall

Chogmook · August 11th, 2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by wiggleyleeds

The reason why its hard to name the premier shopping street in manchester is because it doesnt have one.. its all in a mall

Well Brum manages with its mall too, so what's the big deal?

Anyway, The Avenue which is U/C should be good for Manc when it's done!

But yeah, back to Opal, 3/10 - would've gave it 2 but the Red, White and Black colours give it the extra point!

i_like_concrete · August 11th, 2008, 06:07 PM

People are way too harsh with this tower, it's a truly wonderful building. It's so faceless and plain, it would be brilliant if they built another 10 or 20 around it, it would be like a futuristic dystopian neighborhood, absolutely amazing. It works well on its own too though, such a huge block, a symbol of barren, emotionless architecture. Excellent.

oscar9 · August 11th, 2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyYeboah

Why are you so touchy? Good job everyone in Manchester isn't so uptight and angst-ridden

Jesus. Capitals too. That's like shouting man

You're obsessed mate, obsessed, jealous and bitter

I am not in Manchester,and you think I am jealous of a place like Leeds oh please

I can visit Manc or the Pool easily from here which offer more than Leeds,now shoo little man.

TonyYeboah · August 12th, 2008, 12:57 PM

See what I mean, obsessed

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Originally Posted by i_like_concrete

People are way too harsh with this tower, it's a truly wonderful building. It's so faceless and plain, it would be brilliant if they built another 10 or 20 around it, it would be like a futuristic dystopian neighborhood, absolutely amazing. It works well on its own too though, such a huge block, a symbol of barren, emotionless architecture. Excellent.

Moving away from Oscar's obsessive jealousy (although he usually has a sub 4 minute response time so he'll be back) this is an awesome perspective

I have to agree with i_like_concrete and I think Opal Tower is fast becoming a cult tower. I expect it will be on t-shirts when the freshers arrive

Mr Brightside · August 12th, 2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyYeboah

See what I mean, obsessed

I have to agree with i_like_concrete and I think Opal Tower is fast becoming a cult tower. I expect it will be on t-shirts when the freshers arrive

Yeah a cult tower for people who love shit buildings!

TonyYeboah · August 12th, 2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Sheffield

Yeah a cult tower for people who love shit buildings!

Leave the cringeworthy "jokes" to Oscar

View Poll Results: Ratings out of 10 for Opal Tower
10	10	4.27%
9	4	1.71%
8	9	3.85%
7	14	5.98%
6	11	4.70%
5	14	5.98%
4	17	7.26%
3	29	12.39%
2	55	23.50%
1	71	30.34%
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August 10th, 2008, 06:38 PM	#126
wiggleyleeds wiggledypiggleypuddinghed Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 10,603 Likes (Received): 19	Leeds Briggate image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr Last edited by wiggleyleeds; August 10th, 2008 at 07:16 PM.

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i_like_concrete cockney sparrow Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London Posts: 3,359 Likes (Received): 58	People are way too harsh with this tower, it's a truly wonderful building. It's so faceless and plain, it would be brilliant if they built another 10 or 20 around it, it would be like a futuristic dystopian neighborhood, absolutely amazing. It works well on its own too though, such a huge block, a symbol of barren, emotionless architecture. Excellent. __________________ Mother earth couldn't give a shit about your iphone or social networking strategy Flickr Pinterest

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August 10th, 2008, 03:31 PM	#121
oscar9 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,251 Likes (Received): 39	Lol ,I mentioned a particular street in Bolton town centre looks similar to a street in Leeds centre,nowt wrong with that,and please lets not have the jealousy and bitterness cliche,I live 20 mins from the great cities of Manchester and Liverpool,I dont really need to visit Leeds any more,my ex was at uni in Hudds and we went to Leeds a lot at weekends ,yeah not bad for shopping. Back to Opal ,I gave it 2/10 from the render ...should have give it 1/10 now after seeing it materialise

August 10th, 2008, 04:16 PM	#122
TonyYeboah Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,179 Likes (Received): 0	Stop being so touchy you boring bastard

August 10th, 2008, 06:35 PM	#125
wiggleyleeds wiggledypiggleypuddinghed Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 10,603 Likes (Received): 19	Will you lot all grow up. Its all subjective anyway. I too can see the similarities between the main shopping street in Bolton (deansgate), and Leeds Briggate. Deansgate Bolton (these genuinely were the best photos I could find of the main shopping drag - if anyone can find any better ones? pls post) image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr

August 10th, 2008, 07:21 PM	#129
wiggleyleeds wiggledypiggleypuddinghed Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 10,603 Likes (Received): 19	I think what makes Leeds main shopping street particularly appealing is the very fact that it is low rise and on a human scale... with an almost bohemian feel.. reminiscant of the main shopping streets of large towns. Compare this to say, Manchester's main premier shopping road, Deansgate, with the rest of the shopping enclosed in a big mall image hosted on flickr

August 11th, 2008, 11:18 AM	#134
wiggleyleeds wiggledypiggleypuddinghed Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 10,603 Likes (Received): 19	but isnt king street a tiny side street, like king edward street The reason why its hard to name the premier shopping street in manchester is because it doesnt have one.. its all in a mall