Frank Gehry structure at Bard College: A friend had been suggesting that I visit his job site, so that we would go have a look at this building, which is near by, and early last month...

fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

A friend had been suggesting that I visit his job site, so that we would go have a look at this building, which is near by, and early last month I finally made the trip. I photographed the outside, and discovered I was able to get inside before I left. So here are a few. Several establishing shots, followed by more abstract views, several with color and the B/W conversions that are my ultimate intension. Happy to hear your thoughts.

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Phil Martin Loc: New Hampshire

It is just about the most unattractive thing I've seen in ages!

Quixdraw Loc: x

I like your images, and the approach you used of capturing structural details. I would have also liked to see an "establishing" shot or two of the entire building from different angles - that would provide a context for the rest. Didn't know about the structure - Thanks!

Lucasdv123

Great pics,but couldn't you have gotten back far enough where we could see what the shape of the building looks like or the whole building. All we can see parts and pieces.

Phil Martin Loc: New Hampshire

Google "Bard College" to see the whole "thing." I still maintain it's an ugly piece of work.

exakta56 Loc: Orford,New Hampshire

It looks like a 7th grade shop class on drugs

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Yes, that's an amazing structure - just across the river from me.

fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

quixdraw wrote:

I like your images, and the approach you used of capturing structural details. I would have also liked to see an "establishing" shot or two of the entire building from different angles - that would provide a context for the rest. Didn't know about the structure - Thanks!

I suggest you look at some other folks pictures for those kinds of pictures. I agree with Phil, in that its an ugly building. I took very few from afar, as I was primarily interested in isolated compositions.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=frank+gehry+bard+college+image&id=FDFB28ED4ADC789E2E120AB2D7E3D6D1EA2F462A&FORM=IQFRBA

fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

jerryc41 wrote:

Yes, that's an amazing structure - just across the river from me.

Gee Jerry, If I go back I will cross the river and hunt you down.

Quixdraw Loc: x

fergmark wrote:

I suggest you look at some other folks pictures for those kinds of pictures. I agree with Phil, in that its an ugly building. I took very few from afar, as I was primarily interested in isolated compositions.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=frank+gehry+bard+college+image&id=FDFB28ED4ADC789E2E120AB2D7E3D6D1EA2F462A&FORM=IQFRBA

First thing I did after seeing your work was pull the building up on the net.

Thruxton Loc: Indiana / California

I would like to see the blueprints for this complex design.

fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

Phil Martin wrote:

It's a piece of shit.

I wouldn't go that far, even though it is probably my least favorite of his projects, and its most unappealing angle is front and center. I was underwhelmed until I got inside. Thats when I really got into it.

fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

quixdraw wrote:

First thing I did after seeing your work was pull the building up on the net.

I have been in construction for a long time, so with thoughts of just building such a thing, its impressive. Having studied architecture at several universities, its natural to consider it from that standpoint also.

repleo Loc: Boston

fergmark wrote:

A friend had been suggesting that I visit his job site, so that we would go have a look at this building, which is near by, and early last month I finally made the trip. I photographed the outside, and discovered I was able to get inside before I left. So here are a few. Several establishing shots, followed by more abstract views, several with color and the B/W conversions that are my ultimate intension. Happy to hear your thoughts.

Great pics. Love the building. Good example of Gehry's work.

Phil Martin Loc: New Hampshire

repleo wrote:

Great pics. Love the building. Good example of Gehry's work.

I wondered what other atrocities Gehry might have foisted upon us, so I Googled. I'm sure it's thought we would view his buildings with awe, admiration, and an appreciation for his artistry. THINK AGAIN!