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Building Feature Collection (#2)

From historic landmarks to satirical cartoons, the 'building feature' captures diverse tales of art and architecture

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Moonrise over the dreaming towers of All Souls College, Oxford, on a summer evening

Moonrise over the dreaming towers of All Souls College, Oxford, on a summer evening

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Oxford skyline viewed from Bulwarks Lane

Oxford skyline viewed from Bulwarks Lane

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Open air rooftop of the Westgate Centre, Oxford

Open air rooftop of the Westgate Centre, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Walking in Radcliffe Square, Oxford, early winter morning

Walking in Radcliffe Square, Oxford, early winter morning

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Looking straight up - car park to a modern office and medical building in Headington, Oxford

Looking straight up - car park to a modern office and medical building in Headington, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Silhouetted Magdalen Tower, Oxford, with sky and contrails

Silhouetted Magdalen Tower, Oxford, with sky and contrails

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: The Earth Sciences Building in Oxford, England bw

The Earth Sciences Building in Oxford, England bw

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Lanterns and shadows in Brasenose Lane, Oxford

Lanterns and shadows in Brasenose Lane, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Modern office and medical building in Headington, Oxford

Modern office and medical building in Headington, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Nasty demon gargoyle of Exeter College, Oxford

Nasty demon gargoyle of Exeter College, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Fisheye view of the bronze statue of the Earl of Pembroke in front of the Bodleian Library, Oxford

Fisheye view of the bronze statue of the Earl of Pembroke in front of the Bodleian Library, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: The Earth Sciences Building in Oxford, England

The Earth Sciences Building in Oxford, England

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Fisheye view of the Bodleian Library, Oxford on a fine winter morning

Fisheye view of the Bodleian Library, Oxford on a fine winter morning

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Flying by the Westgate Centre, Oxford

Flying by the Westgate Centre, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Grand entrance to Christ Church College, Oxford

Grand entrance to Christ Church College, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Abstract visualisation: the Quadrangle of Christ Church College, Oxford

Abstract visualisation: the Quadrangle of Christ Church College, Oxford

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Bovolo Staircase, Venice

Bovolo Staircase, Venice
Detail of the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, the staircase of the snail, in Venice, Italy. Famous architectural landmark

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The magnificent Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: APEX01622WT009

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Machu Picchu in Peru

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Interior of Lift, City and South London Railway, 1899

Interior of Lift, City and South London Railway, 1899
Vintage engraving of commuters in the Interior of Lift, City and South London Railway, 1899

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Horse powered windlass

Horse powered windlass
Antique engraving of a horse powered windlass being used in a 19th century mine

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Cross section illustration of lift

Cross section illustration of lift

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Twyfelfontein lodge in Damaraland. Namibia

Twyfelfontein lodge in Damaraland. Namibia
The Twyfelfontein landscape and its tourist lodge illuminated by the last light. Namibia, Southern Africa

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Santa Magdalena in Funes, South Tyrol, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Santa Magdalena in Funes, South Tyrol, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy, Europe
The village of Santa Magdalena in Funes with the Odle dolomites in the background

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Doric Columns, Parthenon

Doric Columns, Parthenon
A pair of the Parthenons doric style columns

Background imageBuilding Feature Collection: Scenic view of Leshan Giant Buddha, Sichuan, China

Scenic view of Leshan Giant Buddha, Sichuan, China
The Leshan Giant Buddha is a 71-metre (233 ft) tall stone statue, built during the Tang Dynasty. It is carved out of a cliff face that lies at the confluence of the Minjiang




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From historic landmarks to satirical cartoons, the 'building feature' captures diverse tales of art and architecture. William Hogarth's masterpiece, 'The Sleeping Congregation, ' transports us to a Victorian church where faith and slumber intertwine. The majestic Fourviere Basilica in Lyon stands tall against the serene Saone river, showcasing its timeless beauty. A Christmas Eve scene unfolds as a dedicated church warden lights a fire, spreading warmth and joy within the Victorian walls. Chesme Church in Saint Petersburg embraces winter's embrace, enchanting visitors with its snow-covered splendor. In bustling Chicago, Rush Medical College building symbolizes progress and innovation in healthcare education. Hangzhou's West Lake boasts an extraordinary zigzag bridge that harmoniously complements Leifeng Pagoda's architectural grandeur. Delving into satire, a Victorian cartoon humorously challenges the doctrines of the church while inviting contemplation. Step inside history with an intriguing glimpse into London's City and South London Railway through an interior view of their lift from 1899. The House of Commons stands as a symbol of democracy and governance at its finest. Experience vibrant culture at Red Market or gaze upon Candy Colored Steeple that adds whimsy to any skyline it graces. La Fontaine's Fables come alive as we witness the fateful encounter between Countryman and Serpent depicted on another remarkable building feature. These captivating glimpses remind us that buildings are not mere structures but storytellers themselves – narrating tales of faith, progress, satire, democracy, culture, and fables.