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La Duderina

This is Haggs Castle, a 16th Century tower house built for Sir John Maxwell, who would then go on to have Pollok House built for his family to move into. In 1943 it was used by the military, later converted into flats. Nowadays it's a private house again for one family. Obviously they support Ukraine's fight for freedom as the flagpole is adorned with the flag of said country. Slava Ukraini! Heroiam slava! #Ukraine #Glasgow #Architecture #Nikon #AffinityPhoto

The castle occupies the majority of the frame, with a cloudy sky as the backdrop. The building is made of rough-hewn, light-coloured stone, giving it a historic and textured appearance. The castle's architecture is a mix of styles, showing different additions and modifications over time. The walls are made of irregular stone blocks, creating a sense of age and solidity. The stones have a varied, weathered look. Roofline: The roof is a mix of pitched and flat sections. It appears to be made of slate or a similar material. Several windows are visible, differing in size and style. Some are small and rectangular, while others are larger with multiple panes. Doorways: A wooden door is visible at ground level, adding a touch of warmth to the stone façade. Multiple chimneys rise from the roof, suggesting the castle once had many fireplaces. A flagpole is prominently displayed on the roof, flying a blue and yellow flag. This flag is the national flag of Ukraine, which adds a contemporary and symbolic element to the historic scene. The sky is overcast with a mix of light and dark clouds, creating a soft, diffused light that illuminates the castle. The photograph is taken from a slightly elevated position, providing a clear view of the castle's rear façade and roofline. The image evokes a sense of history and resilience, contrasting the ancient stone structure with the contemporary symbol of the Ukrainian flag. The cloudy sky adds a touch of drama and atmosphere to the scene.
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6,000 homes were destroyed in Altadena, L.A. County, by the recent wildfires. In many cases, all that remains standing is the chimney and fireplace — often covered in tiles designed by artist Ernest Batchelder. @Dwell writes about a grassroots movement to salvage some of those tiles — and the history of the storied neighborhood. "Whether you’re grieving a person or, in this case, a house filled with memories, it helps to have something that you can physically hang on to," says Brenda Davidge. "Having the tile helps us with moving forward because while we know the house and everything that was in it is gone, the tiles are a physical reminder that the fire didn’t take everything, that these things have lasted a hundred-plus years and made it through that crazy fire so they can keep going beyond that too."

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#Architecture #Design #LAFires #Wildfires #Lifestyle #Home

The Grassroots Race to Save Altadena’s Historic Batchelder Tiles—Before the Bulldozers Move InDwell
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‘They goggled and gawped’: #Bahrain gives its pearl-divers a sci-fi wonder – and four ‘filo pastry’ car parks - theguardian.com/artanddesign/2 "The kingdom’s capital is a world heritage site – and it has now honoured its once-biggest industry with a ‘pearling path’ wending through two miles of architectural marvels. But did its car parks really have to be so lavish?" #architecture

‘They goggled and gawped’: Bahrain gives its pearl-divers a sci-fi wonder – and four ‘filo pastry’ car parksThe Guardian
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