Pave and pavè definitely enjoys a good bit of brickwork and my goodness is the New Tate Modern mind blowing!
It’s angular, it’s loud and it’s proud.
After seeing photos of it floating around, it really is more impressive in the flesh. Somehow despite its robust shape – its angles add a hint of delicateness.
The new building whilst distinct from the original Tate, blends seamlessly with the characteristic industrial style (helps having the same architects design it!).
Standing at the bottom it certainly plays tricks on your eyes, giving a twisting appearance! I did a few double takes from trusty iPhone snap to real life to make sure I wasn’t losing it!
Next step- taking a peak inside. But I’ll save that for a rainy day!
Unlike ‘the egg’ and the ‘walkie talkie’ affectionately known, I find the New Tate appealing and that leads me to this. Before studying architecture I was into curves – Gehry curves, Roman archways (thanks nonno) but now I need lines – straight lines.
Here’s a few faves from London so far. The first was stumbled upon near Bethnal Green. I love how the steel cut cladding has transformed the back section of the original building into a progressive new space.
As for the middle image this building is near Old Street and again its angles provide an optical illusion. Lastly, a cross building walkway twisting the span of two heritage buildings in Soho. Angles, twists and optical illusions. I’m sensing a love of them here in London and I love it!
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