#retroarchitecture

[itsfullofstars]

[leon-production]

Abandoned “temple” of communism on Mount Buzludzha in Bulgaria - 40 years ago and now. 🏛️

[normally0]

"Playful Legacies: The Enduring Spirit of Archigram's Adventure Playground in Milton Keynes"

In 1989, I found myself in Milton Keynes, standing at the former site of Archigram's Adventure Playground. The playground, a whimsical testament to the innovative spirit of the 60s, had sadly been demolished. But, as I looked around, I couldn't help but notice that the spirit of playfulness lingered—both in the politics and architecture of the area.

Architects: Archigram (1973). Archigram, the enfant terrible of the architectural world in the 60s, was a collective known for their avant-garde ideas and radical designs. Despite their outsized influence and mind-bending concepts, they only ever managed to translate one of their imaginative blueprints into a public building during their practice from 1969 to 1974.

This singular creation was the brainchild of Denis Crompton and Ron Herron, two members of the Archigram ensemble. The Adventure Playground was an architectural manifestation of fun and freedom, a place where children could let their imaginations run wild. Unfortunately, like many bold ideas, it was ahead of its time and eventually fell victim to the wrecking ball.

Milton Keynes' Adventure Playground might be gone, but its legacy endures. The site now embodies a different kind of play—one involving the intricate dance of local politics and the ever-evolving landscape of architecture. It's as if the playground's spirit of innovation and boundary-pushing has seeped into the very ground, keeping the local architects and politicians on their toes.

As for the architectural association in Bedford Square, it seems they still have a bit of a pecking order. Perhaps they could use a bit of the playground's anarchic charm to shake things up. Imagine a board meeting where the members are encouraged to present their ideas while swinging on monkey bars or sliding down a spiral slide. After all, who says serious architecture can't be fun?

So, here's to Archigram and their Adventure Playground—proof that even the most fleeting structures can leave a lasting impact, and a reminder that sometimes, a little playfulness is just what the world needs.

#Archigram #AdventurePlayground #MiltonKeynes #ArchitecturalHistory #PlayfulArchitecture #DenisCrompton #RonHerron #UrbanDesign #RetroArchitecture #ArchitecturalInnovation #1960sArchitecture #CreativeSpaces

[neontalk]

Yoro-Park by Arakawa and Gins. 1993–95🇯🇵 … Follow @concepttalk and @neontalk … #90sarchitecture #retroarchitecture #vintagearchitecture #90s #90sdesign #90sera #memphisgroup #memphisdesign #arakawa #arakawagins #architecture #dreamhouse #80saesthetic #90saesthetic #retroaesthetic #vintageaesthetic #80sdesign #90sdesign #yoropark https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzit9s5IaFa/?igshid=11cixvej5ihdo

[cthomasself]

in san joaquin valley off of highway 3 we will rendezvous at the motel capri brushing your hair in the stained mirror the curves on your body are making me shiver you are turning me on you surely know it do my best to be cool try not to show it you are only half my age but act so much bolder so what should we do wait till you are older hard to breathe mouth’s getting dryer bending down for something your skirt is getting higher looking at your legs hope you don’t see but those take-me-now eyes glance over at me you know my thoughts can hardly disguise the way that I glare with these hard-on eyes it’s a fact you want it know you’re on fire you got the curves that drives my desire sit on my knee my body is shaking your skin is hot for sweet love-making flick out the light hands they start roaming feel my hardness you’re already moaning ~ #MotelCapri #Motel #NoTellMotel #HourlyRates #DirtySheets #NoVacancy #StayTheNight #StreetSideStop #RetroArchitecture #sign #ISawASign #clouds #Sunset #Endofday #dusk #sky #SkyPorn #PaintedSky #Fresno #SanJoaquinValley #California #PoemOfTheDay #poetry #📝📆 #PictureOfTheDay #PhotoOfTheDay #📷📆 #CTSelf (at Fresno, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgxzaFbOwwS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[barcode015]

Love the retro 60's space age look of this building...#retro #retroarchitecture #architecture #architecturephotography #museum #vancouver #vancity (at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpNJ1khBxPu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17wqwmlq713c8

[leslieworks]

Another day. Another visit to Ramsgate. Discovering the Royal Victoria Pavillion has opened since my last visit in Sept, and it's a flaming glorious Wetherspoons pub!!! . . . . #wetherspoons #beachpub #royalvictoriapavillion #retroarchitecture #beacharchitecture #coastalarchitecture #ramsgate #thanet #thanetcoast #royalharbour #outandabout #onholiday #flaneur #marina #yachts #boats #seaside #sunnyday (at The Royal Victoria Pavilion - JD Wetherspoon)

[jpegwave]

Amsterdam, 2017

[rezagrats]

former Tanaka bank 🏦 #architecture #architecturephotography #architecturedesign #archistagram #retroarchitecture #retroarchive #旧田中銀行 #勝沼 #勝沼散歩 (at 旧田中銀行博物館) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHe7mXWA3-b/?igshid=139nbbffmyp3x

[stormpetrel-studio]

岡山市にある禁酒会館。冗談のような、本気の建物です。大正12（1923）年に開館し、翌年には「禁酒展覧会」なるものも開催されたそうです。 Temperance Hall in Okayama-city, built in 1923. #Okayama #岡山 #禁酒 #禁酒会館 #temperance #大正 #retroarchitecture #1923 (at 禁酒會館食堂) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9f-pdeAZlF/?igshid=1v2oulfjecapo

[cristinarodriguezrodriguez]

#calpe #calp #murallaroja #ifach #calpeturismo #turismocalpe #igersmarinaalta #costablanca #costablancaorg #comunidadvalenciana #igersalicante #alicantefirst #igerscomunitatvalenciana #benidormdreams #benidorm_dreams #geometricarchitecture #geometricpattern #fachadasbonitas #retroaesthetic #retroarchitecture (en Calp / Calpe) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6XhBm_oiGn/?igshid=13dbwd3qmimle

[almond-eye-1984]

Nostalgia. 記憶が隠されてる。 ・ #ノスタルジー #エレベータ #手動式エレベーター #レトロ #レトロ建築 #nostalgia #nostalgie #retro #retroarchitecture #retrobuilding (銀座奥野ビル)

[neontalk]

🍃Monday Escape Room 🌿 Organic House. 1984🇲🇽 by @javiersenosiaina. Via @decorhardcore ✨ also follow @concepttalk … #retroaesthetic #retroarchitecture #80sarchitecture #80sinterior #bubblehouse #80s #1984 #organichouse #javiersenosiain #neontalk #80saesthetic #architecture #80sdesign #80sart https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu3ZupWHlkq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=26bxzazxvq6d

[sirquickie]

© 1972, Nakagin Capsule Tower by architect Kisho Kurokawa. #vintagecity #vintagearchitecture #vintageconstruction #vintagerooms #kishokurokawa #tokyoarchitecture #vintagetokyo #retroarchitecture #retrocity #nakagincapsuletower #1970sart #70sart (at Tōkyō Metropolis) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3jFSIiocQn/?igshid=dnb2sep841gc

[elrickerikose]

Old building in Brooklyn, NY #architecture #brooklyn #reflection #архитектура #nyc #ny #photo #photography #photographer #instatravel #travel #tourist #USA #США #ньюйорк #бруклин #фото #фотограф# #wall #retroarchitecture #architecturelovers #windows #окна #balcony #brickwall #number #architecture_view #eleven #open #star (at Red Hook, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz8OvHvnuhh/?igshid=6r8csm5bj6ys

[greenjaydeep]

#kolkataatnight #retroarchitecture (at Kankurgachi) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwFR9e-AZ_4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m65n5f7d30q