This Commonwealth Bank branch is located along Oxford Street in the inner city suburb of Paddington. The monumental façade of this shopfront is one of many found along this shopping strip.
The top facade looks much like some pre-constructed piece that has been added on. The facade is lovely but the bank presentation hardly complements it. An interesting one.
Banks liked to give a sense of trustworthiness and solidity, didn't they? Bank architecture, therefore, used to be solid. And classical. Now I wouldn't believe a word they say.
The former, larger Commonwealth Bank building is next to the Australian Centre for Photography, on the opposite side of the street. Oddly, this building was actually an ANZ Bank branch until recently.
It is a beautiful front though I don't like what they did to the business area of the building. After a long time I took a tour through your blog and truly enjoyed it. Thank you. http://caughtbymycamera.blogspot.nl/
Nice building
ReplyDeleteThe top part looks almost like a Lego building. I like it!
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The top facade looks much like some pre-constructed piece that has been added on. The facade is lovely but the bank presentation hardly complements it. An interesting one.
ReplyDeleteBanks liked to give a sense of trustworthiness and solidity, didn't they?
ReplyDeleteBank architecture, therefore, used to be solid. And classical.
Now I wouldn't believe a word they say.
Quite true. :)
DeleteIs this next to the School of Photography?
ReplyDeleteThe former, larger Commonwealth Bank building is next to the Australian Centre for Photography, on the opposite side of the street. Oddly, this building was actually an ANZ Bank branch until recently.
Deletenice patch of yellow there; have a good Monday
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Fine shot and nice contrast.
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They don't build 'em like that any more Jim
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful front though I don't like what they did to the business area of the building. After a long time I took a tour through your blog and truly enjoyed it. Thank you.
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The yellow's certainly eyecatching - as intended!
ReplyDeleteLovely shot.
I am glad the top floors of the buiding have been left as is. That small splash of yellow is enough.
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ReplyDeleteI like the blue reflection in the windows.
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Happy Blue Monday!
The very modern yellow strip is quite a contrast to the looming dignity of the rest of the building.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteNice building, great blue sky, and reflections in the windows,
ReplyDeleteThanks for Posting ! first time I have found a genuine post related to Sydney Architects
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