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Re: Couple of new(ish) buildings
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Wed, 8 Nov 2006 13:40:29 GMT
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Jonathan Lopes wrote:
> I have posted pictures of a couple of buildings I have had kicking around for
> awhile.
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> <http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=214334?
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> The dark red one was built a few years ago in red, and I recently re-did it in
> dark red. It is inspired by a building called The Piano Factory on Bruckner
> Blvd in the Bronx. I believe the real building is now home to loft style living
> spaces. It is located on the Antique Row section of the Bruckner near the
> Willis Ave bridge. It is a cool little neighborhood, but way to much truck
> traffic and a huge recycling facility in the area.
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> The dark orange building was being built about the time ++Lar was in town last
> February. It was inspired by a building in Jason Spears' Kalamazoo, Michigan
> gallery on maj.com, back when a few of us discussed a town building reference
> earlier in the year.
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> Here is a link to the image in Jasons folder:
> <http://www.maj.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=238339>
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> Though the buildings are more of the same from me, thoughts and comments are
> always appreciated.
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> Big thanks to Jason for bringing Kalamazoo to us! OnDrew as well, for starting
> that topic! And, actually Tim gave some ideas for the dark orange building too.
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> Thanks Everyone!
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> Best,
> Jonathan
Hi Jonathan,
There's an awful lot to like here. I think these are probably your best facades
yet. The detailing and colours are perfectly chosen. The decorative elements are
of the same quality level as the top German town builders and they actually
stand out more in some ways because of the more minimal architectural style of
NY buildings.
Exceptional.
Tim
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| (...) Thanks, Tim. I am really pleased with the dark orange building. It was the most difficult building I have made with the limits in parts and getting the 3 wide windows and everything lined up the way I like. Also, I am happy I went "out of NYC" (...) (18 years ago, 8-Nov-06, to lugnet.town)
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