Not all architecture is made of traditional Haussmannian buildings in Paris! A couple of days ago, I went to a company party at rue Marbeuf, off Les Champs Elysées and on the way out I saw this building entrance which I thought was going to make a good photo ;-) I checked afterwards and it turns out this building shelters the offices of Ogilvy & Mather France, one of the largest advertising agencies in the world. So no wonder, it looks good!
I think it's fascinating to hear and see opinions of architecture. I love the Haussmann and Art Deco and Art Nouveau facades and elements in Paris. You like Modernism. Here, most of what was created in my lifetime is Modern, and I find it less than interesting. I guess it's what we are accustomed to becomes boring.
ReplyDeleteFor example 29 Avenue Rapp.
ReplyDeleteVery classy indeed!
ReplyDeleteSwish!
ReplyDeleteAs I got older, I found that I really like all types of architecture. But in this picture, the decoration (what decoration?) is too sterile. It definitively needs that little "je ne sais quoi"!
ReplyDelete(The place looks like they moved out, or not in yet).
It is lovely! Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! I've been following you almost daily for weeks now and you inspire me to be curious! Plus, j'adore Paris. I lived in 12th arrondissement for a semester. Amazing, amazing city.
ReplyDeleteIt is an amazing city Anonymous, isn't it? Cold, at the moment, but still amazing ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove seeing this entrance. The huge numerals, nice reflections on the dark surfaces and seeing the interior through the multiple panes makes for a wonderful shot.
ReplyDelete-Kim