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The Alien landed... by ╬Thomas Reichart ╬.
Kunsthaus - Graz (Graz Art Museum) was built as part of the European Capital of Culture celebrations in 2003 and has since become an architectural landmark in Graz, Austria.
Its unusual architecture differs radically from conventional buildings, many of which maintain the traditions of the modernist "White Cube". The team of architects used an innovative stylistic idiom, known as blob architecture within the historical ambiance of the "Murvorstadt". Thus, the gigantic building called the "Friendly Alien" by its creators Peter Cook and Colin Fournier, in form and material, stands out against the surrounding baroque roof landscape with its red clay roofing tiles but nevertheless integrates the façade of the 1847 iron house.
The picture was taken from the castle mountain ("Burgberg").

Canon PowerShot G3
Aufnahmedatum/-zeit: 23.02.2007 15:51
Tv (Verschlusszeit): 1/80
Av (Blendenzahl): 4.0
Objektiv: 7.2 - 28.8mm
Brennweite: 28.8mm 

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young_geologist [deleted] says:

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Mangiwau  Pro User  says:

Best to Baygon it
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anticline [deleted] says:

What a strange idea, can't make up my mind about the building but I know a good shot when I see one. Realy good frameing.
Ian C.
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Lumase  Pro User  says:

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xollob58  Pro User  says:

Very weird building, nice shot!

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Aquilant  Pro User  says:

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Trance-Elbow  Pro User  says:

Goodness! What a strange building.

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WorldFlickr says:

Hi, I am an admin for a group called Landmarks around the world, and I discovered this great shot in Graz, Austria. We love to have your photo added to the group.
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ⓅⒶⓎⓅⒶⓊⓁ  Pro User  says:

It looks more like a Whale landed in your town.
Or perhaps a broken off tentacle of a giant octopus.

Yes, I'm seeing sea creature here.
Yes, perhaps for most the most alien of all.

Excellent, unusual architecture.
Thank you for presenting it.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

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ttocs186 says:

You've been dugg, prepare to see your views skyrocket.
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dggraphics says:

Amazing building
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Arkonbey says:

I truly believe in an artist pushing the bounds of his creativity. For some reason, however, I find buildings like this to be displays of arrogance. Unlike art in a gallery, or a sculpture, looking away is impossible. And it stands out like a boil.
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A m i r a l i says:

Nice shot! ...it's quite a long distance from the castle....how did you zoom that much with a G3?
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andrew1210 says:

Eerie shot!
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Pol N says:

Amazing!
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robstar256 says:

awesome pic and architecture!! the story has been added to www.gearcult.com
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Chris Homan  Pro User  says:

Great shot, terrible building.
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piccolo.drago  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Strange buildings of the world, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Cairlinn  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Blue Architecture, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Giulio Bassi [ ...dust on my camera... ]  Pro User  says:

great! ... post your photo here!

www.flickr.com/groups/889206@N20/

ALIEN
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FC2001 says:

Dear Sir,
I'm making a book titled "Facades buildings". I think it would be really interesting for readers to include the following images in the title, therefore I ask you permission to reproduce them in my work. I assure sources and references will be regularly and clearly quoted in the book.
Best regards,
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