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July 21, 2009
It was modern in the 60s
Beside the main building of Quezon City Hall stands this squat, oddly-shaped building with a relief featuring Manuel L. Quezon, some Quezon City landmarks, and the industries and products for which the city was known at the time the hall was built. The main building was severely damaged by a fire in the 1980s and renovated extensively, but this unusual structure has remained unchanged since the 1960s. (It also looks like it hasn't been washed since then, but I digress.) I believe its architectural style is now called Mid-Century Modern. I've lived in Quezon City all my life, but I still don't know what's in there.
Just another reminder to all CDP bloggers to vote for the September theme! And are you ready with your photo for August 1? The theme is Night, and as I love night shots, I'm definitely looking forward to blog hopping on that day.
Just another reminder to all CDP bloggers to vote for the September theme! And are you ready with your photo for August 1? The theme is Night, and as I love night shots, I'm definitely looking forward to blog hopping on that day.
That's very interesting building.
ReplyDeleteHilda your mission if you choose to accept it is to find out more about that building. :-)
Reminds me a lot of some buildings seen in Cuba, dirt included. Sometimes, I'm really glad the 60es are over. And sometimes, I really miss them. C'est la vie, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteAlthough it's a very distinctive style, it kind of reminds me of Soviet architecture, with the inspirational art on the front and sides of so many buildings.
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It looks very ... shall we say, heavy.
ReplyDeleteIt's kind of dreadful looking isn't it?
ReplyDeleteThis is really an ugly building. I think every city has at least one rapresentative of this category of the 60's Mid-Century Modern monsters.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a parking deck...or a government building. You better get in there and check it out.
ReplyDeletei just saw it from afar. i think i need to explore its interior. it might still have some of the old historical items displayed.
ReplyDeleteOdd, but oddly fascinating. How could you not go in there and find out what it's all about?
ReplyDeleteMaybe they have a suggestion box and you could suggest they clean it up!
Love the photo! You have so many interesting things and places in Manila!
(«Louis» in his best W.C. Fields voice....) Ah! Yes! A fine specimen of the '60s Atom Bomb Bunker School of Architecture!
ReplyDeleteActually, mid-century modern and atomic era are a couple of my favorite periods when it comes to building design. It's not for everybody, but I find it appealing.
ReplyDeletela fresque est très belle, mais en effet un petit peu de nettoyage serait bien
ReplyDeletethe fresco is very nice, but in effect a little cleaning would be definitely
That can be called "military art"...
ReplyDeleteI does look something like the military had some influence here.
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Funny how we don't visit some of the most interesting places close to our homes...but travel to see what's available far away. ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt really is oddly shaped. I agree with you, it needs a bath.
ReplyDeleteI lived in NYC for over a decade and there are many buildings and places where I've never been into. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding us/me of the theme day.
This building has not aged well.
ReplyDeleteI am really looking forward to the August theme. I think I voted for September already, but I'll have to check again.
I like it! It looks very retro. A little presure washing and it would be good as new.
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