As promised last week, I continue to blog today with images from the Sawmill District in Albuquerque.  My penchant for geometrics was definitely piqued by the architectural elements of a number of different buildings, particularly those designed to obscure mechanical areas.  In the two photographs below, the concrete blocks appear to do exactly that.  Together with contrasting colors, the forms play with the morning light.

Sawmill District architecturals 1

Sawmill District architecturals 2

Although it was built, if my memory serves me correctly, in the late 1960s, the Hotel Albuquerque (formerly the Sheraton Old Town Inn) has quite the striking edifice.  At that time, it housed dignitaries and heads of state from all over the world.

Hotel Albuquerque exterior

It's new sibling, the Hotel Chaco, about which I wrote last week, has its own rhythm created by windows and sandstone.

Hotel Chaco south stone work

Many different elements are highlighted in the Albuquerque Museum (aM).  Here is a building corner with glass, and again, sandstone.

Museum of Albuquerque exterior detail

The outside of the museum blends sculpture garden and park.

Museum of Albuquerque building and garden

As the shift from autumn to winter begins, and animals and birds change locations, many photographic opportunities await.  I hope you are able to take advantage of the richness these alterations provide.

until next Monday,

DB

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