The sun was out again today so another beautiful afternoon for a stroll. The second six buildings on the tour had less character. Can modern architecture have character? Another question for Megan.
As we are now more experienced guides we did not go off track today. All buildings were found exactly where we expected them. I guess too that I am getting more comfortable at wandering through gates to see the real heart of Cambridge that is hidden behind the walls.
The most aesthetically interesting building on the tour has to be Parkside Pools. The local Cambridgites even voted it the best building of the 20th century. Check out the roof - it looks like a slice has been taken through a wave.
The most money wasted on architectural design is awarded to the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre. I can barely draw, just ask the kids at Tawa College. But, seriously it's brick, it's tall and it's square. Apparently it respects and interprets its awkward neighbours. Yeah right! It even won the Sunday Times/Royal Fine Arts Society Building of the Year in 1993.
So, between Dad and I there are hundreds of pictures of the 12 buildings on "A walk around Cambridge - Modern Architecture". Some may even be better than what's on the brochure. If you're interested a slide show can be arranged.
You'll also be pleased to know that we have walked over 3.2 miles (5.1 km). So we have had some exercise. With sunscreen and sunhats we have avoided sunburn. Not a bad way to kill a few hours and didn't cost me a thing. Thanks Mum for the guide with the map.
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