Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Space-age Office Building

Early to pick someone up from the airport a few weeks ago, I wandered about the surrounding industrial area for a bit and came across this wonderful example of space-age architecture. Probably constructed in the 60s or 70s, its location by the airport is perfect! I have been unable to find any info on the architects but will keep trying. I love it!
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17 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlMay 29, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Kind of reminds me of a flying saucer. Are you sure it's a building? :))

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  2. LowellMay 29, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    I love it, too. Reminds me of some church buildings that were constructed in the 60s and 70s.

    Thanks for your nice welcome back - but it's only sort of a half back. :-)

    Your blog is just super! I really like the clean lines. The photos are excellent and it's so easy to read and to navigate. Kudos on a job well done1

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  3. DebMay 29, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Ha,very Ground Control to Major Tom, and as you say it is in perfect keeping with its surroundings

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  4. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comMay 29, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Wow - totally cool. Would love to know who and what it was designed for i.e. the name of the company and if the design represents what they do.

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  5. VioletSkyMay 29, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    This is wonderful! Good luck finding info on it - and remember to let us know.

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  6. Leeds daily photoMay 29, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Interesting style, much better than many that I have seen from that period.

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  7. BirdmanMay 29, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    A local college has a cafeteria that looks like this but much bigger... they call it the UFO.

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  8. Paul in Powell RiverMay 29, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Deb said it first, but it's what hit me also, Ground Control to Major Tom! Great find.

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  9. JackMay 29, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Pretty interesting, agreed. It has sixties written all over it.

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  10. HalcyonMay 29, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    I would love to have an office in that upper area. Must be nice with all the windows. :)

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  11. SharonMay 29, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    I love it too and it looks like it has been maintained well.

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  12. RandyMay 29, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    That's different.

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  13. LúciaMay 30, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    I've seen many similar houses in Sao Paulo, but this one seems huge!
    And I'm sure the view is great. ;-)

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  14. UnknownMay 30, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    It definitely looks like having been built some decades ago and it's great!

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoMay 30, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Very 'Close Encounters of the third king' Pat, must be great to have 'all round' views!

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  16. Melbourne Australia PhotosMay 30, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Yes, it is wonderful, Pat. I wonder what it's like inside...

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  17. LindaMay 31, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Like other commenters, I'm expecting this to take off at any moment.

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