See what's reflecting what at James' Weekend Reflections.
February 27, 2010
Glass slivers
The facade and main entrance of the Ateneo de Manila University's new Rizal Library faces west. To reduce the heat inside and the need for air conditioning, the only glass on this side is a corner window whose frame sticks out beyond the wall, and the tall, narrow window of its main stairwell.
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Nice architecture that makes a lot of sense. And the reflections are splendiforous, Hilda!
It's a "green" building!
Hopefully a "stairway into future heavens" for all students.
Nice reflections Hilda.
Happy weekend.
Great capture.
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That long panel of segmented glass creates unusual reflections in contrast to the building materials! Lovely photo!
I actually like the looks of this, especially the vertical windows on the left. The design makes sense.
Nice reflection of the sky. This looks like it would be an interesting building to visit.
My hat's off to the architects who designed this building to conserve energy.
I like the reflections of the clouds in the vertical window on the left.
Sorry that I have not been able to visit for a few weeks. We were in Tanzania, with very limited internet access.
Very sober and imposing building!
God bless you!
Cezar
Hilda, The simplicity of the Architecture and its' straight lines make it very strong yet very elegant! A Very nice Library :D
Steven^^
A cloudy sky captured and framed, a very nice shot, Hilda!
And a great building, by the way...
Lovely capture of the cloud reflections!
Big, imposing, beautiful. If these buildings could talk, they would be the voice of authority!!!
Jan
GDP
What a wonderful shot of reflections.
Niiiiiice window shot! A beautiful day for it too!
That's a great window for reflecting those lovely clouds - great photograph!
You lucky girl, needing protection against heat ! We would need it against cold,lol ! Looks like a very modern building.
Hi Hilda
Wonderful reflection :-)
Very creative !!
Have a wonderful weekend
Kareltje =^.^=
Anya :-)
I guess you have as much trouble avoiding excess heat as we have avoiding cold! How interesting that you don't have windows on this side except for this.
That is really cool. You have a vertical cloud reflection on the left and a horizontal one on the right.
I like all the lines and rectangles in this building.
and I was going to comment on the vertical and horizontal cloud reflections, too. well, I guess I did.
Beautiful cloud reflections! I especially love the effect in the long narrow window. Great capture! Kathy
nice shot! love the reflection of clouds in the windows and the clouds above the buildings.
Isn't it wonderful what we see when we learn to look up.
The reflecting sky in the windows is beautiful, Hilda.
Gorgeous reflections of the clouds. Great shot!
Have a great weekend
I like the idea of saving money on air conditioning, but no windows? Ugh, so dark, and you must use electricity for lights that are never as nice as daylight. I do love the reflection of the sky.
The library has very interesting architecture. I could see the cloud reflection on the glass windows.
It must be such a great campus of study.
Beautiful photo of a lovely building. Form follows function!
Nice one. I like the perspective.
These are pretty, pretty clouds Hilda!
Interesting architecture, the windows look really great. Glad to hear they're paying attention to saving energy.
That's a good idea. In my college days half the time in the library I'd be gazing out the windows and daydreaming.
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