Many of the buildings and interiors bore a striking resemblance to those found in Melbourne. At times, I found myself reflecting on how modern cities, despite their geographic distances and cultural distinctions, often share a uniformity in design and atmosphere. The steel and glass façades, the sleek minimalist interiors, and the ubiquitous presence of international retail chains contribute to a certain sameness that transcends borders. It is as though the identity of place is increasingly shaped by global architectural trends rather than local character. One might wander from one metropolis to another and, for a fleeting moment, forget which city they are truly in.
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Cities not only look alike, but they often have the same chain stores. Cities across the world are growing more similar to each other while the rural cultures continue to remain distinct.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Truly the case.
DeleteThe angle of your first photo is wonderful! I love the curvature of the walls and glass!!
ReplyDeleteI tried several angles for the frame. This one is the better version
DeleteYour pictures often look different than here to me. I can’t recall malls like you show in the 3rd photo, but I do think it seems similar to some British malls that I’ve seen here and there on tv or online.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting that you said that
DeleteLa calle está muy bien iluminada pero poco transitada.
ReplyDeleteI did it during the working hours
DeleteWonderful capture of those signs and their locations.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill.
DeleteGood signs :-D
ReplyDeleteI love the signs.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these signs, I especially liked how you captured the first one.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
What you say is true. But there's something, I don't know... floating in the air, that maintains the original identity. It's something difficult to analyze, that makes that place authentic, and recognizable, as the original.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, just as the place deserves.
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I think there were many more differences in older buildings than the more recent buildings.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place! Our giant suburban malls are not doing well.
ReplyDeleteThe last photo reminds me of the Block Arcade in Melbourne - peaceful atmosphere, beautiful shops and attractive floors, stairs and columns.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful flavor of your place. Very Pacific. Thank you friend. Aloha
ReplyDeleteGood signs and all is good to look at too.
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