[geogregor]

DSC09746 by Geogregor*, on Flickr

 

[The Shard Baby]

From yesterday (23.10.2020):

The last of the pavement hoardings/barriers for this project along Bishopsgate:

 

[pookgai]

TwentyTwo tonight (Guy Fawkes) seen from my terrace in SE1 before all the smoke from the fireworks...

 

[golddex]

I think you should host an SSC party...after lockdown

 

[gravesVpelli]

Even the ill-conceived numbering on the concrete columns looks childish and misplaced.

 

[pookgai]

I think you should host an SSC party...after lockdown

When they switch on the lighting at 22?

 

[pookgai]

Sunset last night. TwentyTwo reflects the sunset which gives the windows some nice extra texture.

 

[Cat man do]

Even the ill-conceived numbering on the concrete columns looks childish and misplaced.

A lot of what goes on in the city is childish so seems entirely appropriate.

 

[golddex]

The aircraft warning lights on the Scalpel are a lot brighter, and they seem dim on 22. Are these things regulated?

During the fog we had yesterday, the tower was basically invisible.

 

[london lad]

 

[Alex Yeo]

Wow, that glass at street level looks like something you’d find in an infant school playground 🤯

 

[Cat man do]

I don't see the problem, so what if it might be seen in a school playground. It's in the playground because it's bright and cheerful, in London's grey and dullness why not introduce a little cheerfulness, childish or not.

 

[the_drummernator]

I don't see the problem, so what if it might be seen in a school playground. It's in the playground because it's bright and cheerful, in London's grey and dullness why not introduce a little cheerfulness, childish or not.

I second that. Just because it's a serious financial district doesn't mean there can't be a splash of color or vibrant pattern here and there.. it breaks up the sombre monotony of life at street level. Also, 22 is looking great in those sunset pics.

 

[.Adam]

I would also say in person you hardly notice it, likewise with the numbers on the columns, they actually work better in real life. Considering we normally hear how dull the city can be, I think it can absorb this small piece of colour.

 

[I beam trembles]

I think it looks fab. So there.
Must have some kind of theme.
Wonder who did it. Not a bad commission.

 

[DarJoLe]

Alexander Beleschenko, glass artist.

 

[geogregor]

I second that. Just because it's a serious financial district doesn't mean there can't be a splash of color or vibrant pattern here and there..

Nothing wrong with "a splash of color". But does it have to look like bad Friday night puke?

 

[gravesVpelli]

It is of course considered a work of art and probably very highly valued.

 

[the_drummernator]

Nothing wrong with "a splash of color". But does it have to look like bad Friday night puke?

Well that's entirely subjective isn't it? :`) some people will love and hate it, both standpoints being entirely valid and warranted. I actually feel shoulder-shruggingly neutral towards it; it's nothing special but not visually offensive either.

 

[jake-potato]

I like the glass, but the ceiling on the lobby is just sublime; think it is leather as well...