Tuesday, June 23, 2009

TRUE CONFESSIONS

This is The Peter Lewis building on the campus of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. It is home to the Graduate School of Business. It, even to the amateur student of architecture, is the work of Frank Gehry. I have never been able to figure out if I like his work or not. Regardless, they certainly challenge the status quo and are highly provocative. His work covers the globe. I would have liked to have a better picture of the building but a torrential downpour prevented it. Peter Lewis is the founder of The Progressive Insurance Company. All these notables are not the real story behind the building, school, and photo. No, the interesting story behind the story is they saw fit to bestow a degree upon me many moons ago. There you have it, just a little slice of me.
Posted by B SQUARED
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22 comments:

  1. Small City ScenesJune 23, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    Hmmmm, it looks like the building is melting in the storm. Is your degree to the nth? MB

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  2. HildaJune 23, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    I normally don't like metallic-looking buildings, but this is actually quite pleasing. I don't know why. Or maybe I like it just because of its brashness and uniqueness.

    And how very nice of them to give you a degree. I hope you gave them a thank you gift :)

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  3. bitingmidgeJune 23, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    I wondered for a minute if it was a shot taken after a hurricane, but no, it's just "Uncle Frank" up to his tricks.

    I spoke at length with him, in the early days, I enjoyed his company and have no axe to grind, but wonder if one can't have too much of a good thing?

    Sunshine Coast Daily Photo - Australia

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  4. AntjasJune 23, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    I'm intrigued by all the "Gehry's" I've seen from the outside, but have never had the fortune to be on the inside. Are they equally as bold? I imagine them being like the fun ride at a circus full of mirrors and undulating hall ways and floors that drop.
    I now know why you live in Florida. You had to get away from those cold winters on the shores of Lake Erie.

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  5. VPJune 23, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    By chance today you posted your degree and I posted my diploma, both many moons ago.
    I have mixed feelings about Gehry, but anyway his buildings are original and outstanding.

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  6. Jim KlenkeJune 23, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Sure looks strange. But it is an eye catcher.

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  7. LowellJune 23, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Nice to see you posting again...you warned us you would do this and you did, and I like the photo even if it was raining and this is one hell of a weird building and did you say it was in Cleveland and they actually gave you a degree?

    Hope you're having fun, B Squared. Don't get all wet!

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  8. Buenos Aires PhotoblogJune 23, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Frank Gehry is stylistically confident enough to get identified. Without reading your description my first thought was Gehry. His architecture is kind of interesting.

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  9. LoisJune 23, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    It certainly is interesting! I would love to see the inside.

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  10. JimJune 23, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    I'm with you about Gehry buildings; they are intriguing from the outside, but I always think they look like they must leak like hell in a rainstorm.

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  11. Clueless in BostonJune 23, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    That previous comment was from me, I temporarily forgot who I was, I mean am. I hope you enjoyed the visit to your auld alma mater.

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  12. Daily Chicago PhotoJune 23, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    What a coincidence -- my post today is of the Pritzker Pavillion in Chicago -- a Gehry design. You're so correct in that his style is very recognizable -- I recognized yours being of a Gehry from the portal!

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  13. Luna and mommy LéiaJune 23, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Hello dear friend!
    Fabulous place and perfect picture!
    Léia

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  14. UnknownJune 23, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Another perspective of this fantastic building!

    BSquared, a CDP blogger is missing! Please visit my page. Thank you.

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  15. HalcyonJune 23, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Thanks for sharing your confession.

    I am a big admirer of Gehry's work. So I personally love this building!

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  16. SarettaJune 23, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Personally, I don't like it, it looks like it's falling down. But, hey, there's no accountin' for tastes!

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  17. cieldequimperJune 23, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Amazing building. I like it!

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  18. JamesJune 23, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    I really reminds me of buildings that have been destroyed by storms. Very unusual to say the least, but photograph candy all the same. :-)

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  19. CarraolJune 24, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    Great rainy capture of this impressive bulding. I love the Frank Gehry structures, its buildings are incredible. I'm almost sure you admire this building for your visit and for your wet shoes to take this shot.

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  20. magiceyeJune 24, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    elegantly fluid

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  21. EG CameraGirlJune 24, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Well, it certainly is different. I wonder if it's as unique inside. ;-)

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  22. VALKYRIENJune 29, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    That is a very extraordinary building! Not sure if I like it or not! :)
    But - congratulation with your degree!

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