Thursday, October 25, 2018

Good Changes

This pic is taken up on the same terrace as yesterday's pic but looking in the opposite direction. When Sidney Smith Hall was built in the early 60s this terrace was accessible by only one staircase (now has several sets of stairs) and there was nothing on it but the concrete slabs. Only the sculpture which you can see on the wall in the distance provided any life to the area. There were not even any plants. It was typical stark 60s architecture but it works so much better now as a gathering place for the university community.

12 comments:

Kate said...

This is veery sleek, modern architecture. Must be very pleasant during warm weather.

Sharon said...

I can just picture it full of people talking, eating their lunch or just relaxing on one of those benches.

William Kendall said...

That's an improvement on its original state.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

It's amazing the difference plants and seating can make to an area 🌱
P.s. I wish I could brave up and visit Paris again Pat, it's just such a loooong trip from Perth.

eileeninmd said...

Hello, it looks nice, a great place for the students to gather. Enjoy your day!

Lois said...

It does look nice!

Bill said...

A nice place for students to hang out between classes on a nice warmer day.

Tom said...

...we have a couple buildings here that come to mind that fit this description. What was it about the '60s.

Lea said...

A pleasant place! Very inviting!

Catalyst said...

Nothing like a little greenery to improve the appearance of a place.

Taken For Granted said...

Your photo is well composed and has good light. Like the contrasting lines made by the architecture.

21 Wits said...

Another quiet day out there!