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| 2016: Definitive - Swiss Railway Stations (Design - Marc Weller) |
When the old (1896) Lucerne Railway Station burned down in 1971 temporary structures were put in place. The Swiss decided rather than just rebuild the station to redevelop the whole area. As part of the project in 1980 Swiss Railways, Swiss Post (PTT) and the Canton of Lucerne joined forces to launch an architectural competition for the station complex. The winning design was eventually built and inaugurated in 1991
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| 1987: Europa: Modern Architecture (Design H Larson; Engraving Cz Slania) |
I didn't guess that this was a library but always a good thing to celebrate. Part of the interior of the central library of Gentofte, north of Copenhagen and completed in 1985. I wondered what the library looked like from the outside so here it is in its green setting.
The other stamp of the set is the senior school in Tåstrup with its jolly awning.
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| 1987: Europa - British Architects in Europe |
Lastly details of one of Richard Rodger's 'inside out buildings', the Pompidou Centre, Paris. Sadly Richard Roger's is no longer with us but leaves behind his vision which was never bland unlike so many modern buildings.
Sunday Stamps theme this week is - Modern Architecture - See It On A Postcard
4 comments:
I would not have guessed that that was a train station in Lucerne.
It's interesting that they chose to show the interior of this magnificent looking library. And a high school!
Am not a fan of Roger's inside out architecture, but it is very striking. (of course, I might change my mind if seen in person)
Libraries should always be the best buildings!
The Pompidou Centre is an impressive building. I've been in that one too ;)
Glad we chose stamps from the same series today.
Interesting buildings you found! The Lucerne station building is awesome!
Thank you for sharing!
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