Soldier Monument of the 1st Polish Army / by Xawery Dunikowskiego

Designed by sculptor Xawery Dunikowskiego (1875-1964), grey granite, height 8m, 1963, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Battle of Lenino. At the Square of Political Prisoners of Stalinism, Warsaw, Poland.

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PKiN / Hall of Congress

Architect: Lev Rudnev, 1955, part of the Palace of Culture & Science (Pałac Kultury i Nauki). The neo-classical style Congress Hall can seat almost 2,800 delegates on 4 levels. Downtown Warsaw, Poland.

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PKiN / Warsaw (2 images)

Architect: Lev Rudnev, 1955, in a Stalinist-Gothic style similar to the seven Stalinist Skyscrapers in Moscow. The Palace of Culture and Science (Pałac Kultury i Nauki) was a controversial "gift" from the USSR. Now seen in historical perspective, a symbol of the city and a contrast to the modern high-rises surrounding. Downtown Warsaw, Poland.

The top of the spire reaches 237m; I was told that there was a proposal to have a statue of Stalin here, but fortunately wiser thoughts prevailed! The clock faces were added at the turn of the Millennium. 

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Royal Castle / Warsaw

Original architect: Giovanni Battista Trevano, 1619, last reconstruction completed 1984. Plac Zamkowy 4, 00-277 Warszawa, Poland.

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Street Sign / Love Lane

Street sign fixed to knapped flint wall, Margate, Thanet District, Kent, UK.

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The Droit House / Margate (2 images)

Originally built 1828 as a harbour-dues/customs office, now an Information Centre. Destroyed by enemy bombing in WW2, it was rebuilt in 1947 to the original plans. Later refurbished and given a circular extension using designs by Terry Farrell and Partners, c.2002.

Above the portico is a neon installation "I Never Stopped Loving You" (2010) gifted by artist and past Margate resident Tracey Emin. Stone Pier, Margate, Thanet District, Kent, UK.

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Turner Contemporary / Margate (3 images)

David Chipperfield Architects, 2011.  RIBA Regional Building of the Year Award 2012. Art gallery on the seafront at Margate,  Thanet District, Kent, UK.

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Houses & Huts / Broadstairs Beach

Broadstairs, Thanet District, Kent, UK.

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The Old Curiosity Shop / Broadstairs

Built 1588 but C18 façade. No connection with the Dickens' novel, Grade II listed. Broadstairs, Thanet District, Kent, UK.

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Millennium Cliff Lift / Broadstairs

Hydraulic 53ft lift/elevator with 14 person capacity. Tower is brick built, rendered and painted to match the surroundings. Opened in 2000 to provide easy access to the beach from Victoria Parade. Broadstairs, Thanet District Council, Kent, UK.

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Beach Hut / Ramsgate

 Ramsgate, Thanet District Council, Kent, UK.

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Seaside Shelter / Ramsgate

Edwardian cast-iron shelter, one of fourteen along the town's seafront. Restored 2012 by the Ramsgate Society using various funding sources including the Monument Trust and National Lottery.  Ramsgate, Kent.

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Flower Barrel / Granville Marina

 Ramsgate, Kent.

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'Beach Retreat' / Ramsgate

Architect: Ian Horswell Ltd., Developer: Kentish Projects Ltd., 2015. Seven residential apartments right on the seafront at Marina Esplanade, Ramsgate, Kent.

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Lifeguard Station / Ramsgate

Last time I saw something like this it was on Miami Beach... This Deco-influenced rescue station on the beach at Ramsgate, Kent, UK. (CC BY-NC-SA)

Obelisk / Ramsgate

Architect: John Shaw Sr., 1822. Dublin granite, height 52ft., mass 100 tons. Commemorating the harbour being given Royal status by George IV. Listed Grade II. 49 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Thanet District Council, Kent, UK. (CC BY-NC-SA)

1-5 Albion Place / Ramsgate

Handsome terrace of houses built 1789-92, 4 storeys over semi-basement with canopied veranda to 1st floor. Some of these are Grade II listed. Ramsgate, Thanet District Council, UK. (CC BY-NC-SA)

Ramsgate Library / Public art

Painting on a hoarding alongside Marina Esplanade by Allen Jewell, 2011. Describing in annotated pictures the birth and rebirth of Ramsgate Library. Ramsgate, Thanet District Council, UK. (CC BY-NC-SA)

Hotel / Ramsgate Victoria Parade

Originally built as private dwellings 1881, converted 1897 to Hotel Saint Cloud (later St Clu) and currently the Comfort Inn. Distinctive "winter garden" glazing to 1st and 2nd storeys said, in the Grade II listing, to be an original feature. Victoria Parade, East Cliff, Ramsgate, Thanet District, UK. (CC BY-NC-SA)

Harbour Parade (west) / Ramsgate

View of the west portion of Harbour Parade consisting of, it appears, all C20 buildings. Their relatively late construction may be to do with road widening around the marina. The tallest building, finished in red brick and beige faïence tiles, was built 1904 originally as a Sailors' hostel; now Grade II listed. Ramsgate, Thanet District, UK. (CC BY-NC-SA)

Peter's Fish Factory / Ramsgate

Fish & Chip shop with mural at Harbour Parade and Kent Place. The left half of the building has previously been a Post Office and the whole castellated building appears to have been originally built for Harrison's Restaurant aka the London Restaurant. Ramsgate, Thanet District, UK. (CC BY-NC-SA)

Ramsgate / fish art

Street painting on a hoarding alongside Marina Esplanade at Ramsgate, Thanet District Council, UK. (CC BY-NC-SA)

Link Bridge / DR Byen

Architects: Vilhelm Lauritzen A/S, c.2008. Bridge(s) joining the Segment 1 building (right) to the Segment 4 building, which is a concert hall designed by Jean Nouvelle. The unusual blue "wrap" around the concert hall can be seen to left. DR (Danish Broadcasting) CIty, south Copenhagen, Denmark. (CC BY-NC-SA)

DR Byen / Segment 1

Architects: Vilhelm Lauritzen A/S, 2008. "Segment 1 contains 3 studio blocks, open and light editing rooms as well as production facilities and audience foyer" [source VLA]. VLA was also responsible for the master-planning of DR City. Copenhagen south, Denmark. [All Rights Reserved]

Metro curves / DR Byen

Metro viaduct curving across parkland near DR Byen (DR City). Copenhagen south, Denmark. (CC BY-NC-SA)

DR Byen / Segment 3

Architects: Gottlieb Paludan Architects and NOBEL arkitekter, 2006. Segment 3 building accommodates the  Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR) administration, joint meeting facilities, a radio channel as well as kitchen/canteen facilities. To the right can just be seen J. Nouvelle's blue-box concert hall. DR Byen (DR City), Copenhagen, Denmark. (CC BY-NC-SA)

Tietgen Student Hall / Tietgenkollegiet (2 pics)

Circular, copper alloy and oak-clad Student Hall designed by Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitekter, 2006. Awards included the RIBA European Award 2007. Rued Langgårdsvej 10-18, 2300 København S., Denmark. (CC BY-NC-SA)

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Bella Hus / Copenhagen (2 images)

Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, 2007. Residential apartments at Ørestads Blvd. 37A-F, Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Parallel lines / Copenhagen Metro

Between the up and down tracks of the elevated M1 line in south Copenhagen, Denmark. [All Rights Reserved]

Winghouse / Ørestads Boulevard 73

Henning Larsen Architects, 2010. Looking up at the front façade of the building which accommodates Business Center Winghouse. Ørestad, Copenhagen, Denmark. [All Rights Reserved]

Arne Jacobsens Allé 15-17 / Copenhagen

Architects: DISSING+WEITLING. Developer: KLP Ejendomme A/S, c.2004. New offices in Ørestad City, Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Ferring International Center / Tower & Main Entrance (2 pics)

Henning Larsen Architects, 2002. 20-storey steel and glass tower occupied by Ferring Pharmaceuticals. Being located at Ørestad means that Swedes can also work here, travelling via the Øresund Bridge. Copenhagen, Denmark.

 Showing the Ferring Pharmaceuticals main entrance, facing Railway Square.  

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