city park…

empty save a few nearby residents walking their small dogs, that have been cooped up all day in downsized condo’s and flats.

art covers function…

A local observation, that was pleasant, today in Portland, Oregon. We have adjacent to traffic intersections, governed by traffic signals, metal cabinets/boxes (house the controls & tech gizmos) that are usually a drab grey or light green and suitable for the ever present graffiti scroll of some covert ‘artist’. Today, I noticed a nicer presentation upon such a box…a typical Pacific NW Forest scene. It was a refreshing display…the only one like it I’ve seen thus far.

the glass ceiling….

bus stop…

an old love seat dumped

next to the lowly bus stop 

go ahead, I’m passing

a door way..

you see an alleyway 

the doorway just out of view

aggression oppressed

looming…

seeking civility

we recognize our dark side

push toward the light

Rise & Fall by Minoru Yamasaki

On a recent trip up to Seattle, Washington, I came upon the Rainier Tower (1977) with its unique base. A little research revealed the unique structure was designed by Minoru Yamasaki, a Seattle native and the principle designer of the World Trade Center (1970). Further, I learned the Rainier Tower and the surrounding structures are scheduled for demolition and a planned for new high rise will replace the Rainier Tower with its unique base.

Good News Clarification via Valerie Bunn: “I think you have misread the news article. Note that a new tower is planned to be built alongside of the present tower, not replacing it. If you look at the block from the 5th Avenue side you will see a low-rise building called Rainier Square, and that is the one scheduled to be demolished.”

Angles & Lines Designs…

Old arch, new designs…

Looking out through the Burke Building arch toward the Columbia Center Tower in Seattle, Washington. Downtown Seattle architecture is a pleasant blend of old & new, with reflections, angles and visual pathways toward Puget Sound.

corner design…