Friday, December 17, 2010

Weekend Reflections: The Stilts Building

This downtown office building is called the Stilts Building, for obvious reasons.

Why did they build it on stilts?  I really don't know.


For more Weekend Reflections, go visit James' blog, Newtown Area Photo, by clicking here.
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21 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaDecember 17, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    The modern building is huge and I loved the sky reflection.
    Also those flags are a plus detail in this composition, very well done!
    Happy weekend,
    Léia

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  2. SharonDecember 17, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    A very interesting building! It reminds me of an office building in downtown Tucson.

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  3. LowellDecember 17, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Stilts, heh? It would make sense if it was along the Florida coast. I kind of like it even though it looks like it might fall over...but gotta say it's unique.

    There's a new poem on Creative Confections that you might enjoy. You might not, too, but that's OK.

    Have a great weekend and try to stay warm! Oh, wait, you're warmer than we are. And that's somehow not fair!

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  4. MalyssDecember 17, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    Perfect to catch reflections!

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  5. Sylvia KDecember 17, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    What an interesting building! And what terrific reflections!! Great shots for the day, Jack! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  6. LoisDecember 17, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    I am always amazed when I see buildings like this! Nice reflection.

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  7. jennyfrecklesDecember 17, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Those concrete stilts hardly look capable of supporting the weight.

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  8. Youth_in_AsiaDecember 17, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Really cool. The architecture nut in me loves this stuff. I'm guessing it was built that way to stand out. You can also build a little taller (which is a nice display of power) and keep the same square footage. I'd love to see what the lobby looks like.

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  9. cieldequimperDecember 17, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Wohoo, that one was built for Weekend Reflections! :-)

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  10. VPDecember 17, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    I always like this kind of 'suspended' buildings! The reflection is almost perfect.

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  11. BirdmanDecember 17, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    Cool image.

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  12. jooDecember 17, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    I love this kind of reflections. Superb shot!

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  13. RandyDecember 17, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    Interesting design. Nice reflection.

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  14. Sally in WADecember 17, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    Cool building. It makes for great reflections. :)

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  15. Genie -- Paris and BeyondDecember 17, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    The building is perfect for the weekend reflections... I bet that every day will bring a new reflective sky!

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  16. Oakland Daily PhotoDecember 18, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    It makes for good reflection photos.

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  17. Jeannette StGDecember 18, 2010 at 2:09 AM

    Wonder if the stilts are experimental (earthquakes, etc.)? Sch a big wall of glass is very conducive to get great reflections:)

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  18. 'TsukiDecember 18, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    Nice composition on this one... Architecture is a great source of reflection, and you nailed it.

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  19. ElisaDecember 18, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    Such a great building and nice reflections :)

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  20. namakiDecember 18, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    I love buildings reflections !! and this is a very nice one !

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  21. UnknownDecember 20, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Great modern architecture and nice reflections too.

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