Architecture in Hamburg
While there is obviously an incredible amount of subjects to photograph on a trip to Hamburg, the kind of everyday buildings are something special. Photos of apartments and houses, grocery stores and shops belong right next to beautiful landmarks like the Hamburg TV Tower.
It also helps this post a lot because I don't know the names of most of these gorgeous buildings... so they'll play nice together!
Repetition, Texture, and Color: The Personality of Buildings
Hamburg's buildings have character – it's in the repeating patterns of windows and the mix of textures and colors.
Walk around, and you'll notice the charm in the simple details that make each structure unique. Whether it's the old-world feel of brick or the splash of modern paint, each building tells a story.
Canalside Working
From classic balconies to sleek modern designs and gorgeous...scaffolding, the architecture along the canals showcases the city's history and contemporary style. It's not just about what you see; it's about the peaceful vibe that comes with these buildings.
View from Bleichenbrücke
Once a functional water tower, the Mövenpick Hotel now stands as a unique piece of Hamburg's urban evolution. Its straightforward transformation embodies the city's knack for repurposing the old into the new.
Former Water tower in a park, now the Mövenpick Hotel.
Important. | Also Important.
"Architecture Is About Humanism."
Shelley McNamara
Rathaus. Rewe. Kaufmannshaus. Kirche.
City Hall. Grocery Store. Shopping Mall. Church.
Seeing this set of four photos, each the result of a pattern of culture to which we all adhere in one form or another, reminds me of a quote from the first episode of Cosmos.
In the Milky Way galaxy, there may be many worlds on which matter has grown to consciousness. I wonder, are they very different from us? What do they look like? What are their politics, technology, music, religion? Or do they have patterns of culture we can’t begin to imagine? Are they also a danger to themselves?
Carl Sagan
Which is most important here? Or least?
Hamburg TV Tower
A modern symbol on the city's skyline, standing tall and fading into the clouds.
