
the Barbican centre (1971-1982) by the architects Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, famous for conceiving the golden lane (Europe’s largest multi-arts and conference venue within a 35 acre residential development), sang the funeral procession for modernity and is best remembered for wearing the crown as UK's ugliest building in a recent poll taken by the BBC.
frankly, I quite like it.. i got lost in it for five hours.
a recent commission by Richard Wilson at the curve gallery, Barbican centre.
National Gallery - Sainsbury Wing extension (1988-1991) by Venturi Scott-Brown and associates. Complexities and contradictions ... whats all the fuss about?
iron work at the V&A museum.
first row (L to R) door lock (chastity belt?), pot hanger, chopping knife (why?)
second row. balustrade detail, door lock, chicken?cock
third row. i dont know, another pot hanger(damn super gempak), i dont know but would like to think that this is a mask of some sort. looks very lord of the ring-ish.

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