that has got to be the most unique building in hamilton. anyone know what architectural style it is? it reminds me of something you might see in holland or germany. one of my favourites.
[Sarcasm] Where's the crack whores? Why aren't there any meth addicts walking around. There should be at least one fat guy on a scooter. When are they tearing this dump down anyways? It's an eysore! [/Sarcasm]
It amazes me how the brutalist architectural style is still alive and strong in 2008.
"Arguably a direct result of the economically depressed post-war American era, the brutalist movement incorporated the simplicity and bare bones attitude of the Depression evoked by the painful social and political repercussions of the 1960s overseas Vietnam War and domestic civil rights movement. This attitude is undeniably reflected in the movement's core, identifying design element of exposed skeletal and foundational structures and unprimed, or raw and uncovered." - helium.com
This is modern but not in the brutalist style. I've seen this structure and I think it will look alright.
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Official Opening of Fire / EMS Station 20
Saturday, July 4, 2009
10:00 am – Noon
(Official Ceremony at 11:00 am)
Fire / EMS Station 20
661 Garner Road East, Ancaster