Comments on: Origins of 5 Iconic Buildings http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/ The Neat Side of the Web Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:48:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: pav http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1960892 pav Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:16:18 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1960892 i think its ironic that the taj was built by shah jahan in the name of love for his wife, the same person had no compassion for the people who toiled so hard for him,he blinded his architects and cut his workers hands. he deserved a worse punishment than what his son put him through.the taj though undoubtedly beautiful has got a dark side to it. i think its ironic that the taj was built by shah jahan in the name of love for his wife, the same person had no compassion for the people who toiled so hard for him,he blinded his architects and cut his workers hands. he deserved a worse punishment than what his son put him through.the taj though undoubtedly beautiful has got a dark side to it.

]]> By: Cass http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1787611 Cass Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:29:50 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1787611 Utzon died without ever seeing the completed Sydney Opera house. How sad. Utzon died without ever seeing the completed Sydney Opera house. How sad.

]]> By: oyunlar http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1517959 oyunlar Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:59:38 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1517959 I think the best of Sydney Opera House. Because people an aesthetic structure. the right of the skyscraper has a swank Sydney Opera House, but there is also aesthetic. I think the best of Sydney Opera House. Because people an aesthetic structure. the right of the skyscraper has a swank Sydney Opera House, but there is also aesthetic.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1269795 Kevin Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:47:08 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1269795 As a Chrysler fanatic, I am very happy to see how many people love the Chrysler Building. As the Company itself in its heyday, the Building is also the Indisputable Engineering Winner: it is the first skyscraper in the world to have Air Conditioning. Yes, by Airtemp! As a Chrysler fanatic, I am very happy to see how many people love the Chrysler Building. As the Company itself in its heyday, the Building is also the Indisputable Engineering Winner: it is the first skyscraper in the world to have Air Conditioning. Yes, by Airtemp!

]]> By: Chris http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1238260 Chris Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:05:11 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1238260 Does any one have any info or a website about the Singer building of Singer sewing machines? Wasn't it the first tallest building in NY? Does any one have any info or a website about the Singer building of Singer sewing machines? Wasn’t it the first tallest building in NY?

]]> By: Peter http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1235076 Peter Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:31:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1235076 "Afterwards, enrollment into architectural programs plummeted..." PaulVI; You crack me up. -Peter “Afterwards, enrollment into architectural programs plummeted…”

PaulVI; You crack me up.

-Peter

]]> By: bir http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1221275 bir Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:44:55 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1221275 @alice it's not true that shahajahan wanted the black one....actually his son aurangzeb imprison shah in agra fort the Khas-mahl and to insult shah he tried to build another one in black....it's widely known that shah's son was a psycho!!!!! and @Pandu......I don't think it's true, why not let salute shah for his great dedication to her wife and try and make something positive out of it???? cheers =] @alice
it’s not true that shahajahan wanted the black one….actually his son aurangzeb imprison shah in agra fort the Khas-mahl and to insult shah he tried to build another one in black….it’s widely known that shah’s son was a psycho!!!!!

and @Pandu……I don’t think it’s true,
why not let salute shah for his great dedication to her wife and try and make something positive out of it????

cheers =]

]]> By: James Hare http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1219212 James Hare Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:01:46 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1219212 I think the amazing thing about the Taj Mahal is that it was constructed without written plans - built entirely by eye and hand. I think the amazing thing about the Taj Mahal is that it was constructed without written plans – built entirely by eye and hand.

]]> By: cheechman85 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1157018 cheechman85 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:54:38 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1157018 The Eiffel tower does not suck... I agree, it's an odd structure, but it is a beautiful landmark in Paris. The Eiffel tower does not suck… I agree, it’s an odd structure, but it is a beautiful landmark in Paris.

]]> By: MENLOHEAVYWEIGHT http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1149728 MENLOHEAVYWEIGHT Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:51:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1149728 i think the effiel tower still sucks, i never understood what people saw in that thing. i think the effiel tower still sucks, i never understood what people saw in that thing.

]]> By: Martini http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1135880 Martini Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:27:35 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1135880 Height be damned, the Chrysler building is one of the most beautiful buildings on any continent, and incidentally, my favourite the world over. Height be damned, the Chrysler building is one of the most beautiful buildings on any continent, and incidentally, my favourite the world over.

]]> By: Persephone http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1121746 Persephone Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:53:42 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1121746 I agree with astrodex: I definitely prefer the look of the Chrysler Building. It's sad that Chrysler may now become part of GM. I agree with astrodex: I definitely prefer the look of the Chrysler Building.

It’s sad that Chrysler may now become part of GM.

]]> By: Pandu http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1120644 Pandu Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:54:13 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1120644 The popular legend of the Taj Mahal is disputed. Abundant evidence suggests that it was originally a Siva temple. The popular legend of the Taj Mahal is disputed. Abundant evidence suggests that it was originally a Siva temple.

]]> By: KJ http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1120643 KJ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:52:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1120643 The Chrysler Building was built in a race against General Motors, not the Empire State Building. http://www.usnews.com/usnews/doubleissue/builders/articles/30sky.htm The Chrysler Building was built in a race against General Motors, not the Empire State Building. http://www.usnews.com/usnews/doubleissue/builders/articles/30sky.htm

]]> By: Jendy http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1120621 Jendy Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:41:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1120621 The Chrysler building and Empire State building are in Midtown Manhattan, not downtown. The Chrysler building and Empire State building are in Midtown Manhattan, not downtown.

]]> By: astrodex http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1118365 astrodex Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:50:28 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1118365 Aesthetically speaking, I have always preferred the Chrysler Building to the Empire State building. I'll call it a tie. Aesthetically speaking, I have always preferred the Chrysler Building to the Empire State building. I’ll call it a tie.

]]> By: Zakk http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1117249 Zakk Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:37:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1117249 The white house also underwent some renos after the War of 1812... :P The white house also underwent some renos after the War of 1812… :P

]]> By: PaulVI http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1115737 PaulVI Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:35:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1115737 Afterwards, enrollment into architectural programs plummeted, and enrollment rose in the fields of medicine and engineering. Afterwards, enrollment into architectural programs plummeted, and enrollment rose in the fields of medicine and engineering.

]]> By: alice http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1115714 alice Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:18:52 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1115714 When I went to the Taj Mahal we were told a legend that the Shah had all the workers hands cut off so they'd never be able to build another monument as beautiful. But we were also told that he had commission that one for his wife when she died, and he wanted another, exacty the same, in black, directly opposite. When I went to the Taj Mahal we were told a legend that the Shah had all the workers hands cut off so they’d never be able to build another monument as beautiful. But we were also told that he had commission that one for his wife when she died, and he wanted another, exacty the same, in black, directly opposite.

]]> By: ~Emma http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1115362 ~Emma Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:35:59 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1115362 Red, I bet you're thinking of St. Basil's Cathedral. Red,

I bet you’re thinking of St. Basil’s Cathedral.

]]> By: red http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-1113983 red Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:01:02 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/origin-of-5-iconic-buildings/#comment-1113983 Wasn't the designer of the kremlin also blinded? Wasn’t the designer of the kremlin also blinded?

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