Photo Friday: Madrid Series

The Art of Airport Architecture

This week’s photos comes from the beautiful Madrid Barajas Airport, Terminal 4, Spain. It is modern, huge and Breathtaking!

My son was leaving for London after staying in Madrid with me for a few days. We took a taxi to Madrid airport and unfortunately was dropped off at the wrong terminal. Luckily we heard that there was a ‘free’ shuttle bus departing every 10 minutes to take passengers to Terminal 4.

I was not aware of what to expect, however I fully appreciated the beautiful architecture and it’s bright, cheerful and warm colours. The architect Richard Rogers was inspired by the silhouette of a bird in flight. You can see this reflected in the bamboo-clad ceiling waves of graceful curves and the heavy supporting columns take off in oblique directions, like tree trunks and branches rising to meet the forest canopy.

Be sure to take a quick tour to Barajas if you’re ever in Madrid, it’s well worth a visit!

Madrid Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain

Colourful Madrid Airport

Fascinating airport design

Airport ceilings

The airport itself is an architectural wonder

The place which takes you to another world

Modern cool structures

Reflection shot

Undulating ceiling

Unbelievable ceiling and supports

Interplanet

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Photo Friday: Manchester Series

This week’s photos comes from in and around Manchester, a follow on from my previous post…but a little more creative.

Manchester is one of the nation’s most vibrant cities and is notable for its architecture, culture, musical exports, media links, scientific and engineering output, sports clubs and transport connections.

Manchester has something for everyone.

 

Manchester Town Hall from the NCP rooftop carpark

 

Fountain Street, Manchester

 

Sunset on Manchester Arndale Shopping Centre

 

‘Fire Window’ Manchester Cathedral, designed by Margaret Traherne 1996 after the bombing in Manchester

 

The Lowry Footbridge, MediaCity, Salford Quays

 

Number One First Steeet, Manchester

 

Dark Alley, Manchester

 

Iconic City Tower, Manchester

 

Civil Justice Centre, Manchester

 

One Angel Place, Manchester

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