A few new Skyline Shots

[davee930]

Originally Posted by Larch

i love this hubris... as though timeless architectural form and aesthetic has now been figured out expertly, applied consistently, and sustained through future retrospect

but yes it is broad-stroke suggestive of a general era, at least from an angle. although i personally see a much richer history here than just the 70s

To be honest, I've never been there. I'm sure there must be some nice old buildings in there but all the brutalism hides them.

[Larch]

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[urban_planner]

Originally Posted by Larch

yeah it's definitely easier to see it on the ground...or maybe subbing in for another city on tv/film.

in my opinion hamilton's one of the more interesting cities in canada, architecturally. or at least it vastly outpaces its population rank

i don't have exact photos but here's a sketch i did of a three-block stretch along Gore Park, downtown. hardly a '70s' build in sight

This sketch is amazing. Well done.

[davee930]

Originally Posted by Larch

yeah it's definitely easier to see it on the ground...or maybe subbing in for another city on tv/film.

in my opinion hamilton's one of the more interesting cities in canada, architecturally. or at least it vastly outpaces its population rank

i don't have exact photos but here's a sketch i did of a three-block stretch along Gore Park, downtown. hardly a '70s' build in sight

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I'll have to do a streetscape visit now.

[matt602]

Thats amazing.

[davidcappi]

Great drawing, Larch

The slab tower rocks. One of the most cost effective ways to build mass housing with good, livable layouts. They come from a period when Canada was both extremely optimistic and making massive strides/innovations in concrete construction. Long live the mid century slab.

[Larch]

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[ScreamingViking]

Our skyline, circa Dec 2000, from a Spec175 reflection on amalgamation. Looks like it was taken from the escarpment edge along Hwy 8, where it bends north toward Greensville.
EDIT: Not "new" but I figure this will be a good comparator... even today there are several towers that have altered the look. There wasn't much change visible from afar before The Regency went up 5 years ago.


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[Larch]

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[ScreamingViking]

That is a really great photo, Larch. Hamilton looks "big city" in it.
(night views from the escarpment are my favourite)

Was it taken near West 5th?

Thanks!

[Larch]

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[Berklon]

Yeah, if I came across that shot somewhere without anyone telling me anything about it - it would take a while for me to realize that's Hamilton.

I can imagine how that same shot will look like in 5 years.

[Larch]

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[ScreamingViking]

This angle will probably be one of the best at showing the changes from the things that are being built now or will be soon -- Cobalt, Mac grad residences, Darko's new one at King and Queen, RC3, 71 Rebecca, TV City, Main W. between Caroline and Hess, etc.

[905er]

that's a great shot of Hamilton's skyline! can't wait to see that same angle in a couple of years!

[HamiltonBoyInToronto]

I work in a lot of different buildings throughout downtown Hamilton and would love to share some of my photos of the city .... how would I do that?

[Hawrylyshyn]

I usually upload to Imgur or Flickr, which then gives a code that can be used to post photos in forums like this

[HamiltonBoyInToronto]

Originally Posted by Hawrylyshyn

I usually upload to Imgur or Flickr, which then gives a code that can be used to post photos in forums like this

Ok thank you

[Innsertnamehere]

imgur is great too!

[HamiltonBoyInToronto]