In Between Newcastle

I am posting a bit earlier than usual today. We have just got home as we have been out with our walking group and then out for lunch, so I think I need a quiet afternoon.

So far this week I have posted photos of old Newcastle and new Newcastle so here is in between Newcastle.

This building is the Council administration centre and was built in 1977. The Council offices are now being moved to the west side of Newcastle so I believe this building is now up for sale.

It is known colloquially as The Wedding Cake, The Roundhouse, The Shuttlecock and The Champagne Cork. I think I prefer the champagne cork, but whatever it is I am not so keen on the architecture. What is it they say about the 1970s - the decade that taste forgot.

[Annie D]

champagne cork fits for me too - and I think that's where that shape belongs hahaha in a bottle

[Rob Z]

It is very like a giant water tower....

[Casablanca]

@robz I think the same! Like the water tower in the Thomas the Tank Engine stories :)

[Rob Z]

@casablanca Lol - I've started watching that again - had a bit of trouble remembering their names - it was 30 odd years ago. Vinny loves it! :)

[Casablanca]

@robz A kid with taste! We still love it all here :) Hubby read them as a kid and so did the teenager. Super stuff

[Beryl Lloyd]

A Champagne cork perhaps , but to me a giant dove-cote !! A love-hate sort of building ! (as long as it is NOT on my doorstep !)

[Peter Day]

...time for a nap

[Peter]

Certainly different Babs, it does catch the light well emphasizing its shape a patterns, for me I would say the Champagne Cork fits well:)

[Carole Sandford]

A dramatic building for sure! Not sure it’s my “cup of tea” or “glass of champagne “!

[Wylie]

it is an odd one isn't it. Don't think I like it much either!

[Peter H]

That is one ugly building!

[Dione Giorgio]

Original architecture bu not my type of building. A good shot notwithstanding.

[Diana]

Great shot of this corky building.

[Lou Ann]

My my what a great building. I prefer the champagne cork moniker as well!

[belinda]

You have captured this building really well and given viewers an excellent idea of the architecture. It certainly is an unusual style.

[Merrelyn]

What a great building.

[Angela]

Amazing building

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Lovely shot and such an interesting looking building.

[carol white]

Interesting architecture

[Pat Knowles]

I like it strangely....a neat building with style & punch!

[Sue Cooper]

Interesting and unusual architecture. Nice shot.

[Jacqueline]

Great building! Looks a bit like a beehive!

[Ann Williams]

Well, it's certainly striking. As Jacqueline says above, my thought was a beehive too.

[Helen Jane]

Whatever you make of it, it certainly does make an impact and far too few buildings do that around here nowadays.

[Maggiemae]

I think its rather nice - no sides and views out every window!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Funny- I'm not usually fond of the more modern architecture, but this one I like-! Good shot.

[Lois]

Cool architecture!

[Babs]

@annied @robz @beryl @peterday @pcoulson @carole_sandford @pusspup @peadar @sangwann @ludwigsdiana @louannwarren @adayinmallacoota @merrelyn @angelar @mittens @carolmw @happypat @susiemc @jacqbb @flowerfairyann @helenhall @maggiemae @olivetreeann @loweygrace Thanks, there are a few more suggestions as to what this building looks like and they include a beehive, a water tower and a dove cote. All seem to fit the bill.

I have just discovered that when the Council staff move to Stewart Avenue, the 'champagne cork' will be transformed into a 5 star 136 room hotel and should be completed in November 2020.

[Diana]

@onewing Sounds like a great idea, maybe it will then be perked up a bit ;-)

[Marnie]

I like 'champagne cork', works best for me.

[haskar]

Great shot. However, the building is a bit scary.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Great news - I thought yesterday -it would make a great hotel !

[Kathy A]

Such an ugly building!