Thursday, 22 June 2017

The Rocks, Sirius, sign

This neon sign has been displayed in an apartment window of the Sirius building, viewed from Playfair Street at The Rocks. The building was built in 1979 in the Brutalist architectural style to house public tenants. It is scheduled for demolition and the "SOS" (Save Our Sirius) sign has been installed by residents who have been protesting against it, with some arguing for the preservation of the building for heritage listing.
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15 comments:

  1. BlogorattiThursday, 22 June 2017 at 00:01:00 GMT+10

    Alas, the local authorities will demolish/sell and lose a sense of history which the residents are fighting for. A great sign nonetheless. Greetings!

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  2. William KendallThursday, 22 June 2017 at 07:07:00 GMT+10

    It looks imposing by night.

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  3. CloudiaThursday, 22 June 2017 at 07:40:00 GMT+10

    smashing image

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  4. BillThursday, 22 June 2017 at 09:13:00 GMT+10

    An incredible image. Looks striking at night with the neon and the moon. Great shot Jim!

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  5. RedPatThursday, 22 June 2017 at 10:16:00 GMT+10

    Good luck to them!

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  6. HelsThursday, 22 June 2017 at 11:50:00 GMT+10

    I didn't like Brutalist architecture, but I think the tenants are correct. Renovate the building completely and preserve it.

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  7. Photo CacheThursday, 22 June 2017 at 14:23:00 GMT+10

    Nice one.


    Frankly My Dear

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  8. LowellFriday, 23 June 2017 at 01:44:00 GMT+10

    This is a wonderful and very spooky photograph. Great cover for a mystery novel!

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    1. JimFriday, 23 June 2017 at 08:03:00 GMT+10

      What a great idea. The abandoned building would be a perfect location for it too.

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  9. Carol @Comfort Spring StationFriday, 23 June 2017 at 08:20:00 GMT+10

    Interesting shot with atmosphere

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  10. rupam sarmaFriday, 23 June 2017 at 15:12:00 GMT+10

    Awesome click

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  11. HalcyonFriday, 23 June 2017 at 18:30:00 GMT+10

    Sounds like this would fit into certain areas of Berlin as well. Gentrification is coming everywhere!

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  12. TomFriday, 23 June 2017 at 22:50:00 GMT+10

    ...yes, a SOS signal.

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  13. PerthDailyPhotoSunday, 25 June 2017 at 00:31:00 GMT+10

    That was an interesting link Jim, the building is a bit harsh looking but the apartments look really nice. I hope it does make it on to the heritage list.

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  14. AriannaWednesday, 28 June 2017 at 23:21:00 GMT+10

    Very impressive! Arianna

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