April 28, 2011

The Bow Tower

The circled building is
where I used to live
Calgary has a new skyscraper called The Bow . I lived downtown when they started construction on it 4 years ago and it's a massive 775 feet that covers the majority of two city blocks. It's the tallest building in Canada outside Toronto.
massive hole for the future Bow Tower


I took a picture from my apartment window when it was just a hole in the ground and unfortunately it was going to cut out my tiny view I had of the mountains. I'd rather see the mountains from afar then skyscrapers that are billboards . Anyway, the tower is made of steel. While I don't find it beautiful , it is visually interesting , like most buildings .

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11 comments :

  1. ellen b.Apr 28, 2011, 2:03:00 PM

    That is a very interesting building but, I'm with you...I'd rather see the mountains.

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  2. AmandaApr 28, 2011, 2:18:00 PM

    Awww, that's a shame about the mountains.

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  3. jenApr 28, 2011, 3:36:00 PM

    The Hancock building in Chicago. The first skyscraper I ever fell in love with. And the only one.

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  4. UnknownApr 28, 2011, 3:38:00 PM

    Very interesting buildings!
    Blessings,
    Catherine

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  5. AnonymousApr 28, 2011, 7:21:00 PM

    I love the mountains too.

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  6. MarleneApr 28, 2011, 8:04:00 PM

    I'm totally with you! Building is interesting, but give me the mountains any ol' day! It is my dream to live near the Rockies. I envy you!

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  7. Pitterle PostingsApr 28, 2011, 11:12:00 PM

    Yep, I live in the mountains, that way I can admire the buildings when I visit the city, but be grateful that I don't have to look at them daily. although, I must admit that I do love old architecture.

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  8. Personalized Sketches and SentimentsApr 30, 2011, 8:07:00 AM

    Oh my goodness! that certainly is huge!!! Yes, ideally mountains, my first choice for viewing! But it really is amazing that structures like that can even be built!

    Blessings & Aloha!
    (I once again, can't keep track of the lovely visits from my last post...so in the event that I didnt say it before...Thank you my friend for stopping by :o) ...and I read your comment to my hubby :o) Have a wonderful, wonderful weekend!

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  9. JennyMay 2, 2011, 5:20:00 PM

    Like you, I'm not a huge fan of skyscrapers...I'd rather look at the mountains or nature anyday.

    But that is a lovely building, isn't it? The curve gives it a sense of movement that is often missing in buildings.

    Thanks for a neat post this week!

    A+

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  10. Keri {One Mama's Daily Drama}May 3, 2011, 9:42:00 AM

    Living in a city full of tall building, I share your desire to see a bit more nature! I do appreciate an odd-looking building here and there though.

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  11. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMay 3, 2011, 1:06:00 PM

    Awesome B Words.

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