I loved it's strong architectural design.....
And we had reason to go inside, where I looked up....
I think you will agree the view is quite amazing. I love the geometric design, both inside and out.
Look close..... can you see red dots?
These are sculptures called 'The Lovely People', by spray artist Temper, aka Arron Bird. These are life size and instead of having faces each has a large red heart. I found them rather strange but I liked the silhouette in the middle photo of the floating child holding a balloon.
The reason we visited The Cube was to find owls. Yes owls. Many cities have started to organise annual sculpture trails and Birmingham was no exception. You can find out more about that here.
I am joining in with Helena today, and to find out what PHOTO PAIRS others have discovered do pop over to see.
That is some building! I like the balloon silhouette too.
ReplyDeleteIt's a clever idea Maggie, it certainly adds something to the view.
DeleteWhat a fascinating building
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is different Sian!
Deleteamazing images and sounds a fantastic building to visit - your owl hunt did take you to some interesting places
ReplyDeleteIt certainly did Helena. It was an unexpected surprise and the trail took us to parts of the city we would never have gone to otherwise.
Deletesuch an unusual building...I am having a hard time really understanding it! I would love to see it in person...
ReplyDeleteIt took some working out for me too Marsha. I hope you get a chance to see it one day.
DeleteFascinating building, I've walked past it several times, but I think I'll go in next time.
ReplyDeleteIt is worth going inside, it is quite a surprise.
DeleteAmazing photos - I could never do the look down - oh my tummy was doing flips even with a photo. The look up floating child is quite interesting art.
ReplyDeleteI'm ok if I am on solid ground and have a barrier in front of me - I'm not so good on cliff tops!
DeleteThat is an amazing building. What is it used for, or is it mostly offices?
ReplyDeleteThe Cube is an interesting building Eileen. As well as being home to Marco Pierre White's restaurant, it is a mix of hotel, shops, homes and offices. Multi purpose you could say!
DeleteThat is an interesting building and great views looking up and down.
ReplyDeleteIt's all the more interesting because the inside is hollow Barbara. This lets light in and it must make the building more pleasant to live and work in.
DeleteVery striking pairs and beautiful photography. I've spent quite a lot of time in Birmingham over the years but managed to miss this building entirely!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how long it has stood there Lady Ella, but it is quite spectacular.
DeleteWhat an amazing building! The look down gave me a bit of a startle; I'm afraid of heights!
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