May 16, 2010

Steel tower

This is the bell tower of the Santa Maria della Strada (Our Lady of the Way) parish church in Quezon City, still draped in its Easter robes. I remember how, when it was first unveiled, reactions to its design were varied, to put it mildly.

bell tower of Santa Maria della Strada parish church

21 comments:

  1. KaoriMay 16, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Well, it is rather unique!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Louis la VacheMay 16, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    «Louis» can see why it would be controversial - but he (who usually hates modern "architecture") rather likes this.

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnonymousMay 16, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    It looks to me somehow "complete, closed in itself", just like faith has to be. Like it. Please have a wonderful Sunday.

    daily athens

    ReplyDelete
  4. LowellMay 16, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    I like it. It's creative with all those intricate designs. Quite stunning, actually.

    ReplyDelete
  5. EbieMay 16, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Its a beautiful structure, and great architecture. Such intricate details.

    ReplyDelete
  6. DinaMay 16, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    I like the idea of putting Easter robes on such a thing.

    ReplyDelete
  7. VPMay 16, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    I am not easy with contemporary things, but I really like it!

    ReplyDelete
  8. PeterMay 16, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    so unusual- intricate and delicate

    ReplyDelete
  9. ZyzzyzMay 16, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    A very open tower which is good.

    ReplyDelete
  10. jooMay 16, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    Interesting structure, I wouldn't say it's a church tower!

    ReplyDelete
  11. TussyMay 16, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    Beautiful structure.

    My Bangkok Through My Eyes

    ReplyDelete
  12. Miguel Martinez MartinezMay 16, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    Curious tower for an church.

    ReplyDelete
  13. CopenhagenMay 16, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    I like it :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. Rob SiemannMay 17, 2010 at 12:15 AM

    Yep, I can see why. Quite unique design.

    ReplyDelete
  15. TracyMay 17, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    Hmm..it's different. Not something I would associate with a church, but I think I like it.

    ReplyDelete
  16. JamesMay 17, 2010 at 12:34 AM

    This looks very unique. I don't think I've seen a bell tower like it before. I'd like to photogrph it myself.

    ReplyDelete
  17. GeorgeMay 17, 2010 at 3:31 AM

    That is one of the most unusual bell towers I have ever seen, but I must admit that I rather like it.

    ReplyDelete
  18. TameraMay 17, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    I like it! I think it will stand the test of time.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Cezar and LéiaMay 17, 2010 at 4:04 AM

    "To put it mildly"... :) Well, those audacious architectural things always bring up mixed reactions. And some time later they tend to become landmarks.
    God bless you!
    Cezar

    ReplyDelete
  20. escapeMay 17, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    i never heard about it. it surely is a nice add to the many religious landmarks.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Leif HagenMay 18, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Yes, and if I have my facts straight, the French didn't like the Eiffel Tower when it was first built in Paris, non?

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for visiting and letting me know!