At least it's still standing!

Well, of course if possible, many German architects seem to feel some odd need to alter what is old whether it needs it or not. Or, they just get the politicos to tear it down so they can build something without soul. So, adding something glass around it always seems to be the way to do it - in their opinions. Gee, how original.

Well, since they feel they HAVE to do something, I guess the "modernization" of this particular building is probably the least offensive as compared to other travesties committed to old architecture here: things I wouldn't waste the click of the camera on.

At least they let the building remain standing and didn't replace it with something like they did here: German architects' idea of "modern improvements"

I make no bones about not being a friend of many German architects and city planners. (I.e. "Stuttgart 21" and all that it is destroying here.)

I know we have this in London which has become a real muddle of modern and old.......... why they have to change things all the time I don't know. Now I sound like my Mother OH DEAR :-) busybee · 2012-05-25: 13:08

Very well photographed, in my opinion. More than anything I am puzzled by the need for netting around the statues. To keep the birds off? If that is the case, this reminds me off people that place plastic covers over furniture and carpeting to keep it new. Is it just me? Lsample · 2012-05-25: 13:17

That glass casing is something coming from an horror movie. Although i like some of the modern architecture, that usually works if it doesn´t collide with buildings like that you just showed us. angil · 2012-05-25: 13:51

Superb job! I love this post! miahurricane · 2012-05-25: 14:43

Stunning ... so much beautiful details! Another great set! Patricia132 · 2012-05-25: 15:52

Beautibul post. Question : pigeons are they useful for something in our world ;-) ?? Karukera · 2012-05-25: 16:01

Did I ever mention that we (1st husband) owned an architectural firm that specialized in restoration of old buildings? Anyway I spent 25 years seeing this 'dilemma' played out all over this country to various ends. Buildings need to be functional by todays standards but many times people aren't willing (or can't afford) to spend the money required to make the transition in a way that sensitive to the history of a building. It is almost always more expensive to do it 'right' than to just do it... and money is usually the biggest concern now. Unlike the people who built them, who thought about beauty.... OH... nice photos! Sorry I got 'going' there.... 8^) DancingDolphin · 2012-05-25: 16:01

I thought about this problem yesterday, when I walked down the Celetná street - a street that leads from Old Town Square to Powder tower(gothic) passing all the baroque buildings...at the corner there is a cubist house - a real gem today...all those styles seem to live in perfect harmony (and I can only imagine how the people reacted, when they first saw the cubist house back then....) Eiram · 2012-05-25: 16:25

beautiful set !!!!!!!!!!!!! photodeclair · 2012-05-25: 17:19

Fantastic architecture!! KatysPassionata · 2012-05-25: 22:56

at least they left the beautiful building, are they wire-caging the statues? piti07 · 2012-05-25: 23:57

Great set! Andrealolita · 2012-05-26: 10:50

great architecture! ldalmau · 2012-05-26: 14:53

yeah, they don't build them like this any more. This building has character...even the glass casing can't take it away ;) Another interesting set from you :) inawe · 2012-05-26: 15:32

wonderfully done. I have been to stuttgart, but could not move around much. miltonjacob · 2012-05-27: 06:39

Great angle on #1. You captured the size and texture of this building wonderfully...why the cages around the statues? sooch · 2012-05-27: 09:03

yep! on a much smaller scale. i was/am renovating my 1936 house. fortunately i had help. i would ruin it with my ideas. veronicainheels · 2012-05-29: 23:25

Nice angles! honzicek · 2012-06-03: 21:47

Wasn't the Eiffer tower not also considered a "monster" at the time it was built? :)) Unchained · 2012-06-07: 15:01

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