Andy Rodker

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Posted: 20 Jul 2022


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One of the two Torres Kio, Madrid (Torre Kio Este).

One of the two Torres Kio, Madrid (Torre Kio Este).
Revolutionary for the early 1990s, these leaning towers were a noted landmark and perhaps still are, even if the nearby Cuatro Torres now steal their limelight.
The main bus terminal for buses to the north lies underground here on many levels. I just missed my bus by seconds so had two hours to wait for the next one (a much reduced summer 'service'!). With time to kill I went for a walk and took this shot on a whim.
This wikipedia entry may be of interest; es-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/Puerta_de_Europa?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc

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 Gudrun
Gudrun club
The straight line on the right underlines how much the tower leans! I wouldn't feel too comfortable in one of the upper floors;-)
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Gudrun club
Thank you, Gudrun!
I taught for many years on the top floor of the sister building opposite (teaching Business English to the senior bods at Bankia). The views over the Guadarrama Mountains were spectacular from there. The place did not not engender any feeling of insecurity!
2 years ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Andy Rodker club
I guess being inside the tilt doesn't register as the floors aren't tilted:-)
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Gudrun club
Exactly!
2 years ago.
 ©UdoSm
©UdoSm club
An interesting building. I suppose the floors inside are already built horizontally... ?
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to ©UdoSm club
Normal offices, Udo! Please see my answer to Gudrun! Many thanks!
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Sehr schön hast du dieses Gebäude ins Bild gesetzt lieber Andy :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Günter Klaus club
Many thanks, Güni!
2 years ago.
 Boro
Boro
Joli cadrage
2 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A fascinating building and impressive image, Andy.
2 years ago.
 Nouchetdu38
Nouchetdu38 club
The Tower of Pisa reviewed and corrected by the people of Madrid!!!!!!!!!! Spectacular****
2 years ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
Si impressionnant... ils sont fous ces hommes !
2 years ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
A welcome sight Andy
2 years ago.
 Pierre Pasqualini
Pierre Pasqualini club
Etonnant, impressionnant!...
2 years ago.
 volker_hmbg
volker_hmbg club
Its nice to see that also others are not able to erect fine vertical buildings :-)

www.ipernity.com/doc/564349/51375486
2 years ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
A very interesting building,Andy! Beautiful capture!

Best wishes
Füsun
2 years ago.
 cp_u
cp_u club
A very unique impression
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Boro,
George,
Nouchet,
Jocelyne,
Nick,
Pierre,
Volker,
Edna,
Füsun,
Claus-Peter,
Thank you all! It is usually shown with it's twin, leaning across from the other side of the Plaza de Castilla, but I thought just to show one for a change!
2 years ago.
 cammino
cammino club
Ein schiefer Wohnturm :)
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to cammino club
All offices, Reinhold!
Many thanks.
2 years ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
looks dangerous....
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo club
Why dangerous, Markus? I taught in these buildings and never felt at risk!
2 years ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Andy
A very nice picture, which I like very much!
Wonderful and interesting composition
Reminds me of the 'Walkie Talkie' in London, which focussed sunlight on all the cars beneath!!
Best Wishes, HWW, a nice week, and stay cool!!
Peter
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
I heard about the frazzling effect, Peter. I have to say I haven't set foot in the City of London for many decades now and I doubt I would recognise these buildings except that of course I've seen pictures. I remember being astonished at seeing the Gherkin in the flesh as I had thought it was only a design - I had a seen a picture of it in a magazine but thought it was just a futuristic bit of impossible design. Then I saw it (possibly the last time I was in the City so 90s, I guess) and my chin hit the ground!!!
Thanks for your comments on my leaning tower, Peter!
Best wishes,
Andy.
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
 Jenny McIntyre
Jenny McIntyre club
Oh I am so pleased to hear that you are well enough to go to Madrid and walk about for 2 hours. This building is quite attractive, and it's good to see that modern buildings are being erected in cities. I see you have seen the "Shard" in London. I have yet to see it in person.
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Jenny McIntyre club
Thank you, Jenny.
This isn't so modern - 1980s design but it is impressive!
I had a day of hospital appointments (tests, that sort of thing) and I can get into Madrid on my own now.
Actually I have never seen the Shard! I saw the Gherkin when it was built and that was the last time I set foot in the City so it nust have been somewhere in the late 90s I would guess.
Hope you've been OK in the heatwave!
Best wishes,
Andy
2 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Wonderful image Andy
2 years ago.
 vero
vero
magnifique bâtiment très contemporain, Andy belle et douce journée
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Annemarie,
vero,
Many thanks to you both!
2 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
Good shot and information Andy.
2 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
That’s really interesting, Andy!
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Rosa,
Ulrich,
Thank you both and have a good weekend!
2 years ago.
 Jean Paul Capdeville
Jean Paul Capdeville club
Je ne connaissais pas, j'aime beaucoup
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Jean Paul Capdeville club
It's been a Madrid landmark since the early 90s.
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
 grobi358
grobi358 club
Du hast die Zeit gut genutzt! ;))
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Thank you, Grobi, although the translation service isn't working for German / English at the moment so I recognise the word Zeit but not much else. Sorry!
2 years ago.
grobi358 club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Oh what the f...;)) Here in english: You had used the time well!
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to grobi358 club
OK! I can thank you with full understanding! Many thanks for the translation!
2 years ago.

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