Stonebow, York

I've posted several of York's timber-framed buildings and to provide some contrast here is the Stonebow building. This 1960's example of concrete architecture from the Brutalist school is in the heart of the city around 2 minutes walk from the famous Shambles.

This listed building is home to a number of businesses and a nightclub that hosts live bands.

Everyone seems to have an opinion about the architecture which polarises into the love it or hate it debate.

katharine

[Padlock]

Jury is out on that for me. Cant really say it appeals with what else there is in York

[Pyrrhula]

Every time has his own architecture and time is the judge. Somewhere I like it.
Thank you very much Katharine for you visit, nice comment and the fav. It makes my day

[Lee]

Can't see these buildings being around in a few hundred years. Fancy building this in the centre of York, Tut Tut!

[bkb in the city]

You are right about architecture. Even though I prefer older buildings it is always nice to see new ones as well

[Tony]

Certainly lacks the charm of those older structures.

[Bruce Ruston]

nice capture

[Gill W]

What a contrast to the older buildings!! Definitely prefer the older ones, but interesting to see what else you have in York. (Amazed it's listed!!!)

[bruni]

Quite the contrast..also prefer the older more charming buildings in York.

[Fisher Family]

@padlock @gamelee There is constant debate about this building. At the moment one group want it demolishing and another are proposing converting it into a hotel! Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula That is a good saying. I sometimes wonder if other styles of architecture were disliked at the time of building. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity @tonydebont They say variety is the spice of life and we have lots of different buildings in York. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bruceruston Thanks Bruce. Its difficult to get a good view of it as the road is littered with signs and bus stops. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@gillg @bruni Thank you. Personally I like the older buildings and we have some more recent building that is sympathetic to this ancient city. May post a picture or two later in the project of these. Katharine

[Therese]

I belong to the group of people who don't find this a very attractive building... but it's an awesome shot!!!!

[Fisher Family]

@monkeykid Thanks Therese. I don't like it either but felt I should show an alternative to my favourite timber-framed buildings. Katharine