Grand Central from Central Park South
Apr 12, 2007 Metropolis
Grand Central from Central Park South
Originally uploaded by Ron Coleman.
Before the monsoons hit — we had a moment that at least looked like spring here.
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April 14th, 2007 at 11:12 am
Fellers,
That image is exactly why I stay as far away from most large cities as I can. Look at the beautiful classical architecture in the middle, and then the waste of materials which surround it. There is not art, no form other than conformity in modern architecture. If it was required that such building be built, could those responsible have at least had the common decency to build them underground, where the citizen’s vision need not be spoiled with such a vista?
I hope that the gods have reserved a special place in hell for architects who build these cold steel and glass abortions of imagination. Those skyscapers are not buildings so much as they are prisons of thought and ideas. Holding cells to repress the soul. Give me expansive rooms of marble and granite, columns of stone and gilded wood. Let the city expand for miles around, with less-tall buildings, pleasing to the eye and soul, rather than a juble of steel coral reefs, battering my concious thought with sharp-edged noise.
Respects
April 14th, 2007 at 9:45 pm
Gwedd, it’s an ancient and venerable topic you raise, but especially as regards this particular location. It was the threat of the destruction of Grand Central Station itself that led to major changes in policy and law regarding the protection of architectural and historical landmarks (I wrote a paper on this in law school!).
April 15th, 2007 at 11:39 am
Ron,
Yeah, I know. I was probably born a couple centuries too late for my views. Ah well…..
I grew up reading Tennyson and Shelly, Byron and Dumas, and when I get into the proper mood, my writing and frustrations seem to return to an earlier form of expression. Heck, I spent several years acting in classical theatre, where my natural tendency towards verbosity was fully realised. I often joke that Shakespeare must have been paid by the word
The one thing I dearly love about the city where I live is that they have a building hight ordinance. It’s proven to be a good thing, visually, here.
Respects,
April 15th, 2007 at 11:44 am
I hardly meant to refer to your style of writing, Gwedd, which I acknowledge is gracious and refined — yes, like a relic of a different age. You don’t sound all that old-fashioned of mindset, however. I am the revanchist around here!