Saturday, December 31, 2005

Halle Saint-Pierre

Halle Saint-Pierre, Rue Ronsard, Paris

Halle Saint-Pierre
Rue Ronsard
Quartier de Clignancourt, 18th arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Friday, December 30, 2005

Rue Foyatier

Flights of stairs, Rue Foyatier, Paris

Flights of stairs
Rue Foyatier
Quartier de Clignancourt, 18th arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

“The Rue Foyatier is a street on the Montmartre butte (outlier), in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. Opened in 1867, it was given its current name in 1875, after the sculptor Denis Foyatier (1793–1863). One of the most famous streets in Paris, it consists of flights of stairs giving access to the top of the hill, the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and the other attractions of the upper-Montmartre neighborhood. The Montmartre funicular runs alongside it.” (Rue Foyatier, Wikipedia)

Thursday, December 29, 2005

Théâtre de l'Atelier

Théâtre de l'Atelier, Place Charles-Dullin, Paris

Théâtre de l'Atelier
Place Charles-Dullin
Quartier de Clignancourt, 18th arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

“The theatre opened on 23 November 1822 under the name Théâtre Montmartre It was one of the first built by Pierre-Jacques Seveste, who held the licence to operate theatres outside the town limits of Paris, and who also built the Théâtre Montparnasse, the Théâtre des Batignolles and the Théâtre de Belleville. Peter Cicéri and Évariste Fragonard did the decoration. On the death of their parents, brothers Jules Seveste and Edmond Seveste inherited the licence to operate the theatre. From 1914 to 1922, the building comprised a cinema of 600 seats, operated under the name ‘Montmartre.’ In 1922, it returned to its original purpose, and its director and actor Charles Dullin renamed it the Théâtre de l'Atelier. André Barsacq succeeded Dullin, and led the theatre from 1940 to 1973. He produced the works of Jean Anouilh, Marcel Ayme, Françoise Sagan, René de Obaldia, and Friedrich Dürrenmatt—among others. From 1973 until December 1998, Pierre Franck took over, along with his wife Danielle Frank.[citation needed] He continued his work as director and maintained high standards in the choice of repertoire with works by Pirandello, Ionesco, Beckett, Thomas Bernhard, Strindberg—and with actors such as Michel Bouquet and Laurent Terzieff. Laura Pels assumed the leadership in January 1999. The current capacity is 563 seats. The theatre was classified a historical monument on 22 March 1965.” (Théâtre de l'Atelier, Wikipedia)

Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Élysée Montmartre

Élysée Montmartre, Boulevard Rochechouart, Paris

Élysée Montmartre
Boulevard Rochechouart
Quartier de Clignancourt, 18th arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

“Élysée Montmartre (L'Élysée Montmartre) is a music venue located at 72 Boulevard de Rochechouart, Paris, France. It opened in 1807, burned down in 2011, reopened in 2016, and has a capacity of 1,380 patrons. The nearest métro station is Anvers. The Élysée Montmartre was originally a ballroom inaugurated in 1807 where the famous Can-Can was performed among others dances during the 19th century. In 1900, the venue was damaged by fire and re-decorated. After the Second World War, it started hosting boxing matches.” (Élysée Montmartre, Wikipedia)

Tuesday, December 27, 2005

La Cigale

La Cigale, Boulevard Rochechouart, Paris

La Cigale
Boulevard Rochechouart
Quartier de Clignancourt, 18th arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

“La Cigale (The Cicada) is a theater at 120, boulevard de Rochechouart near Place Pigalle, in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. The theatre is part of a complex that is connected to Le Trabendo and the Boule Noire. The hall can accommodate 1389 people (for concerts where the audience is standing) or 954 people (for shows with entire audience seated). The floor of the orchestra has a scalable platform that can tilt and rise through a system of hydraulics.” (La Cigale, Wikipedia)

Monday, December 26, 2005

Téléphone

Téléphone, Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris

Téléphone
Avenue des Champs-Élysées
Quartier des Champs-Élysées, 8th arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Sunday, December 25, 2005

Benetton

United Colors of Benetton, Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris

United Colors of Benetton
Avenue des Champs-Élysées
Quartier des Champs-Élysées, 8th arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Saturday, December 24, 2005

Cascade Marta Pan

Cascade Marta Pan, Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris

Cascade Marta Pan, 1982
Avenue des Champs-Élysées
Quartier du Faubourg-du-Roule, 8th arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Friday, December 23, 2005

Rue des Haudriettes

Mural, Rue des Haudriettes, Paris

Mural
Rue des Haudriettes
Quartier Sainte-Avoye, 3rd arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Thursday, December 22, 2005

Fontaine des Haudriettes

Fontaine des Haudriettes, Rue des Archives, Paris

Fontaine des Haudriettes, 1764
Rue des Archives / Rue des Haudriettes
Quartier Sainte-Avoye, 3rd arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Centre d’Études Catalanes

Centre d’Études Catalanes, Rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie, Paris

Centre d’Études Catalanes
Rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie
Quartier Saint-Merri, 4th arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Vache and Cow

Vache and Cow, Rue de la Ferronnerie, Paris

Vache and Cow
Rue de la Ferronnerie
Quartier des Halles, 1st arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Monday, December 19, 2005

Fontaine de la Croix du Trahoir

Fontaine de la Croix du Trahoir, Rue de l'Arbre-Sec, Paris

Fontaine de la Croix du Trahoir
Rue de l'Arbre-Sec
Quartier des Halles, 1st arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Sunday, December 18, 2005

La Galcante

La Galcante, Rue de l'Arbre-Sec, Paris

La Galcante, boutique du musée de la presse
Rue de l'Arbre-Sec
Quartier des Halles, 1st arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Saturday, December 17, 2005

Trompe-l'œil

Trompe-l'œil, Rue Étienne Marcel, Paris

Trompe-l'œil
Rue Étienne Marcel
Quartier des Halles, 1st arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Friday, December 16, 2005

Tour Jean-sans-Peur

Tour Jean-sans-Peur, Rue Étienne Marcel, Paris

Tour Jean-sans-Peur
Rue Étienne Marcel
Quartier de Bonne-Nouvelle, 2nd arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

“The Tour Jean-sans-Peur or Tour de Jean sans Peur (English: Tower of John the Fearless), located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, is the last vestige of the Hôtel de Bourgogne, the residence first of the Counts of Artois and then the Dukes of Burgundy. The tower contained bed chambers and the grand stairway of the original residence, which stood next to it. It was completed between 1409–1411 by Jean sans Peur. The original hôtel occupied about a hectare of land, the boundaries of which are now marked by the rues Étienne Marcel, Montorgueil, Saint-Sauveur, and Saint-Denis. The tower itself is located at 20 rue Étienne Marcel, in the courtyard of an elementary school. It is one of the best surviving examples of medieval residential architecture in Paris. The tower is open to the public and presents changing expositions on life in the Middle Ages.” (Tour Jean-sans-Peur, Wikipedia)

Thursday, December 15, 2005

Rue du Louvre

One of two atlases, Rue du Louvre, Paris

One of two atlases
Rue du Louvre
Quartier des Halles, 1st arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Saint-Eustache sundial

Saint-Eustache sundial, Paris

Sundial of the south transept
Église Saint-Eustache (Church of St. Eustache)
Impasse Saint-Eustache
Quartier des Halles, 1st arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Fontaine Saint-John-Perse

Fontaine Saint-John-Perse, Jardin des Halles, Paris

Fontaine Saint-John-Perse
Jardin des Halles
Quartier des Halles, 1st arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Monday, December 12, 2005

Vizitor

Vizitor by Barry Flanagan, Rue Berger, Paris

Vizitor by Barry Flanagan, 1989
Rue Berger
Quartier des Halles, 1st arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Sunday, December 11, 2005

Fontaine de la Cossonnerie

Fontaine de la Cossonnerie, Rue de la Cossonnerie, Paris

Fontaine de la Cossonnerie
Rue de la Cossonnerie
Quartier des Halles, 1st arrondissement
Paris, July 2005
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Saturday, December 10, 2005

Église Saint-Merri

Église Saint-Merri, Rue du Cloître-Saint-Merri, Paris

Église Saint-Merri
Rue du Cloître-Saint-Merri
Quartier Saint-Merri, 4th arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Friday, December 9, 2005

Le Serpent

Fontaine Stravinsky by Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle, Place Igor-Stravinsky, Paris

L'Oiseau de feu (The Firebird) - Le Serpent (The Serpent)
Fontaine Stravinsky (Stravinsky Fountain)
By Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle, 1983
Place Igor-Stravinsky
Quartier Saint-Merri, 4th arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Thursday, December 8, 2005

La Sirène

Fontaine Stravinsky by Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle, Place Igor-Stravinsky, Paris

La Sirène (The Mermaid) - Le Cœur (The Heart) - Le Rossignol (The Nightingale)
Fontaine Stravinsky (Stravinsky Fountain)
By Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle, 1983
Place Igor-Stravinsky
Quartier Saint-Merri, 4th arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Wednesday, December 7, 2005

Syndicat de l'épicerie française

Syndicat de l'épicerie française, Rue du Renard, Paris

Syndicat de l'épicerie française
Rue du Renard
Quartier Saint-Merri, 4th arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Tuesday, December 6, 2005

École Saint-Merri

École Saint-Merri, Fontaine Saint-Merri, Rue du Renard, Rue du Renard, Paris

École Saint-Merri
Fontaine Saint-Merri
Rue du Renard
Quartier Saint-Merri, 4th arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Monday, December 5, 2005

Bretelles Ceintures

Bretelles Ceintures, Rue du Temple, Paris

Bretelles Ceintures
Rue du Temple
Quartier des Arts-et-Métiers, 3rd arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Sunday, December 4, 2005

Hémon et Cie

Hémon et Cie, Rue du Temple, Paris

Hémon et Cie
Rue du Temple
Quartier des Enfants-Rouges, 3rd arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Saturday, December 3, 2005

Organ by Antoine Suret

Organ by Antoine Suret, Sainte-Élisabeth-de-Hongrie, Rue du Temple, Paris

Organ by Antoine Suret
Église Sainte-Élisabeth-de-Hongrie
Rue du Temple
Quartier des Arts-et-Métiers, 3rd arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

“The organ of Sainte Élisabeth is built by Antoine Suret in 1852-1853 and was showed on the word exhibition of 1855 as an example of fine Parisian organ building. It won a first price, as is indicated on the organ case, which itself is very impressive. It is one of the few organs of this builder still present in Paris. The organ is charateristic for this (pre-romantic) period, with many reed stops (16 on 39), of which three are free: Euphone, Cor Anglais and the (nowadays missing) Hautbois of the Swell. It also houses a new stop: the Kéraulophone, invented by Gray & Davison (London, 1843). The organ was severly altered by G. Gutschenritter at the beginning of the 20th century (towards a more symphonic style) and in 1941-1955 (towards a more neo-classical style), but recontructed again into its original style in 1994-1999 by Giroud.” (Sainte Elisabeth, The Organs of Paris)

Friday, December 2, 2005

Chaire en bois sculpté

Chaire en bois sculpté, Sainte-Élisabeth-de-Hongrie, Rue du Temple, Paris

Chaire en bois sculpté
Église Sainte-Élisabeth-de-Hongrie
Rue du Temple
Quartier des Arts-et-Métiers, 3rd arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Thursday, December 1, 2005

Sainte-Élisabeth-de-Hongrie

Sainte-Élisabeth-de-Hongrie, Rue du Temple, Paris

Église Sainte-Élisabeth-de-Hongrie
Rue du Temple
Quartier des Arts-et-Métiers, 3rd arrondissement
Paris, July 2005

Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Charles Dickens Coffee House

Charles Dickens Coffee House, Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London

Charles Dickens Coffee House
Wellington Street
Covent Garden
London, January 2005

Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Education

Allegory of Education by Hamo Thornycroft, Gladstone Memorial, Strand, St Clement Danes, London

Allegory of Education by Hamo Thornycroft, 1905
Gladstone Memorial
Strand (St Clement Danes)
London, January 2005

Monday, November 28, 2005

Elm Court

Elm Court, Middle Temple, City of London, London

Elm Court
Middle Temple
City of London
London, January 2005

Sunday, November 27, 2005

Church Court

Church Court, Inner Temple Lane, City of London, London

Church Court
Inner Temple Lane
City of London
London, January 2005

Saturday, November 26, 2005

Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria by Joseph Boehm, Temple Bar Memorial, Strand, Holborn, London

Queen Victoria by Joseph Boehm, 1880
Temple Bar Memorial
Strand, Holborn
London, January 2005

“Following the removal of Wren's gate, Horace Jones, Architect and Surveyor to the City of London, designed a memorial to mark Temple Bar, which was unveiled in 1880. The Temple Bar Memorial stands in front of the Royal Courts of Justice. The elaborate pedestal in a neo-Renaissance style serves as the base for a sculpture by Charles Bell Birch of a dragon supporter (sometimes erroneously referred to as a griffin) bearing a shield of the arms of the City of London. The pedestal is decorated with statues by Joseph Boehm of Queen Victoria and her son the Prince of Wales, the last royals to have entered the City through Wren's gate, which event is depicted in one of the reliefs which also decorate the structure.” (Temple Bar, Wikipedia)

Friday, November 25, 2005

Notting Hill Gate

Notting Hill Gate tube station, Notting Hill, Kensington, London

Notting Hill Gate tube station
Notting Hill, Kensington
London, January 2005

“Notting Hill Gate is a London Underground station near Notting Hill, London, located on the street called Notting Hill Gate. On the Central line, it is between Holland Park to the west and Queensway to the east. On the District line and Circle line, it is between High Street Kensington and Bayswater stations. It is on the boundary of Travelcard Zone 1 and Zone 2.” (Notting Hill Gate tube station, Wikipedia)

Thursday, November 24, 2005

Newcombe House Elephant

Elephant by Nadim Karam, Newcombe House, Notting Hill Gate, Kensington, London

“Elephant” by Nadim Karam, 2003
Newcombe House
Notting Hill Gate, Kensington
London, January 2005

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Queen Anne's Alcove

Queen Anne's Alcove, Lancaster Gate, Kensigton Gardens, London

Queen Anne's Alcove
Lancaster Gate
Kensigton Gardens
London, January 2005

“Queen Anne's Alcove, which stands just beside Lancaster Gate, was originally sited against the park wall at Dial Walk, to the south of Kensington Palace. It was made in 1705, by Sir Christopher Wren, for the southern boundary of the queen's formal south garden. Queen Anne's coat of arms can be seen just below the roof. In 1867, Mr. Cowley, a London builder, paid for it to be moved to its present position at his own expense as it was considered unsightly and a resort for undesirable persons. Later, it was used as a gardeners' storeroom.” (Queen Anne's Alcove, The Royal Parks)

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Peter Pan statue

Peter Pan statue by George Frampton, Kensington Gardens, London

Peter Pan statue by George Frampton, 1912
Kensington Gardens
London, January 2005

“The statue of Peter Pan is a 1912 bronze sculpture of J. M. Barrie's character Peter Pan. It was commissioned by Barrie and made by Sir George Frampton. The original statue is displayed in Kensington Gardens in London, to the west of The Long Water, close to Barrie's former home on Bayswater Road. Barrie's stories were inspired in part by the gardens: the statue is located at the place where Peter Pan lands in Barrie's 1902 book The Little White Bird after flying out of his nursery. Six other casts made by the original artist have been erected in other locations around the world.” (Peter Pan statue, Wikipedia)

Monday, November 21, 2005

Greylag geese

Greylag geese, The Long Water, Kensington Gardens, London

Greylag geese
The Long Water
Kensington Gardens
London, January 2005

“The greylag goose or graylag goose (Anser anser) is a species of large goose in the waterfowl family Anatidae and the type species of the genus Anser. It has mottled and barred grey and white plumage and an orange beak and pink legs. A large bird, it measures between 74 and 91 centimetres (29 and 36 in) in length, with an average weight of 3.3 kilograms (7.3 lb). Its distribution is widespread, with birds from the north of its range in Europe and Asia migrating southwards to spend the winter in warmer places. It is the type species of the genus Anser and is the ancestor of the domestic goose, having been domesticated at least as early as 1360 BC. The genus name is from anser, the Latin for ‘goose’. Greylag geese travel to their northerly breeding grounds in spring, nesting on moorlands, in marshes, around lakes and on coastal islands. They normally mate for life and nest on the ground among vegetation. A clutch of three to five eggs is laid; the female incubates the eggs and both parents defend and rear the young. The birds stay together as a family group, migrating southwards in autumn as part of a flock, and separating the following year. During the winter they occupy semi-aquatic habitats, estuaries, marshes and flooded fields, feeding on grass and often consuming agricultural crops. Some populations, such as those in southern England and in urban areas across the species' range, are primarily resident and occupy the same area year-round.” (Greylag goose, Wikipedia)

Sunday, November 20, 2005

Queen Caroline's Temple

Queen Caroline's Temple, Kensigton Gardens, London

Queen Caroline's Temple
Kensigton Gardens
London, January 2005

“Queen Caroline's Temple is a classical style summer house overlooking the Long Water, east of Lancaster Walk. It was designed for Queen Caroline, for whom the Long Water was created, in 1734-5 and is attributed to William Kent. Some of the graffiti inside the temple dates back to 1821 when the park was first open every day to visitors. It was converted into a park keeper's home, but restored in 1976.” (Queen Caroline's Temple, The Royal Parks)

Saturday, November 19, 2005

Carriage and horses

Carriage and horses, Kensigton Gardens, London

Carriage and horses
Kensigton Gardens
London, January 2005

Friday, November 18, 2005

City Hall & Slipstream

City Hall, Slipstream by Fiona Banner, More London Riverside, Southwark, London

City Hall
Slipstream by Fiona Banner, 2003
More London Riverside
The Queen's Walk
South Bank, Southwark
London, January 2005

Thursday, November 17, 2005

Bellmouth Promenande East

Bellmouth Promenande East, Canary Wharf, London

Bellmouth Promenande East
Canary Wharf
London, January 2005

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

20 Canada Square

20 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London

20 Canada Square, 2003
Canary Wharf
Tower Hamlets
London, January 2005

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Bank of America

Bank of America, Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London

Bank of America, 2003
Canada Square
Canary Wharf
London, January 2005

Monday, November 14, 2005

Reuters Plaza

Six Public Clocks, Reuters Plaza, Canary Wharf, London

Six Public Clocks
Reuters Plaza
Canary Wharf
London, January 2005

Sunday, November 13, 2005

25 Bank Street

25 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London

25 Bank Street, 2003
Canary Wharf, Docklands
Tower Hamlets
London, January 2005

“25 Bank Street is an office tower in Canary Wharf, in the Docklands area of London. It is currently home to the European headquarters of the investment bank JPMorgan Chase. The building was developed in 2001–2003 by Canary Wharf Group as one of five new buildings on its Heron Quays site. The building was designed by architects Cesar Pelli & Associates Architects and built by Canary Wharf Contractors. Before construction, 25 Bank Street had been earmarked by Canary Wharf Group for occupation by Enron's European subsidiary. This plan was abandoned in 2001, prior to Enron's collapse later that year. From 2004, 25 Bank Street served as the European headquarters of Lehman Brothers until the bank's insolvency in September 2008.” (25 Bank Street, Wikipedia)

Saturday, November 12, 2005

East Wintergarden

East Wintergarden and 50 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London

East Wintergarden and 50 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London, January 2005