k.Buildings & Architecture Archives - Patrick Dinneen Photography

01 Mar

SAP Walldorf Architecture

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SAP Walldorf Architecture

SAP SE is a German multinational software corporation that makes enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations. SAP SE headquarters are in Walldorf, Germany and is home to over 14,000 employees in multiple buildings.

In this set I wanted to reduce the buildings to simple lines and patterns. The first photo (SAP building 21) provides you with an idea of what some of the buildings look like; the rest are somewhat abstract but still striking. By converting the photos to black and white removes further distractions and allows you to simply appreciate the simplicity of the lines and patterns. Run Simple is the new slogan of SAP and these photos do ‘run simple’.

SAP Walldorf building 21

SAP Walldorf abstract architecture

SAP Germany building

SAP Walldorf

SAP Walldorf walkway bridge

SAP Abstract

SAP walkway

SAP abstract architecture

SAP architecture

SAP Walldorf building 1

SAP building Walldorf

SAP Walldorf buildings

SAP Walldorf building 19

21 Nov

Grand Canal Dock Architecture Abstract

In b. Abstract/Arty,k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / November 21, 2014 / 0 Comments

I recently had a luxurious stay in The Marker Hotel, Grand Canal Dock in Dublin last weekend. The Grand Canal Dock has undergone major recent rejuvenation, now houses some exciting and eye-catching buildings, including The Marker Hotel and the Bord Gais Energy Theatre.

Both are very striking buildings and I was drawn to the lines and patterns in both. the first four photos are of the Bord Gais Energy Theatre (left)The last three photographs are of the side of the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, an (unknown to me) office building and The Marker Hotel, which has the black and white patchwork design.

11 Oct

Inverted Skyscraper

In b. Abstract/Arty,k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / October 11, 2014 / 0 Comments

The photo below is window cleaners washing a skyscraper in Barcelona, Spain. By inverting the photo I think it transforms the photo into something peculiar that challenges you and makes you wonder for a second what the picture actually is.

Skyscraper Window Cleaning

04 Aug

Lighthouse

In b. Abstract/Arty by admin / August 4, 2014 / 0 Comments

Taking a photo of the lighthouse in it’s entirety and surroundings it’s exactly my style; I prefer more abstract. For this photo I was really drawn to the calmness of the clear blue sky and how the colours of the lighthouse complemented the tranquility.

This was taken in Cambrilis Park, near Salou in Spain on a family holiday.

Cambrilis lighthouse

15 Feb

Echo Big Wheel of Liverpool (The Big Wheel Keeps On Turning)

In k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / February 15, 2013 / 0 Comments

The Liverpool Big Wheel (The Echo Wheel of Liverpool) is located on the piazza outside the Liverpool Echo Arena and Convention Centre, close to the Albert Dock in Liverpool, England. Both the Big Wheel and the Liverpool Echo Arena and Convention Centre are partially in this photograph.

What appeals to me about the photograph is the sense of symmetry building and the Big Wheel. I added a graduated filter as the sky was a dull grey.

The big wheel keeps on turning are lyrics taken from the timeless classic song Hymn of The Big Wheel by Massive Attack

15 Jan

Galway Cathedral (Push The Sky Away)

In a. Galway,k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / January 15, 2013 / 1 Comment

An old photo of mine of Galway Cathedral, with a simple filter applied (in Flickr’s built in photo editor). I really have to start using Adobe Lightroom and learn how to make little changes, such as ‘remove’ the light in the bottom-right-corner which is distracting.

Push The Sky Away is the album title of the new album from Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, to be released in February 2013.

12 Sep

You’re So Far Away From Me

In g.Colourful,k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / September 12, 2012 / 0 Comments

Two skyscrapers in Calpe, Spain in love but destined to never be able to get together. Click on the image to view larger size.

Post title is taken from the song ‘So Far Away’ by Dire Straits.

15 Jun

House On The Hill (Calpe, Spain)

In k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / June 15, 2012 / 0 Comments

Please click on the image to view a larger sized version which looks more impressive I think.

Post title; House On The Hill is a song title from Beach House, taken from their great debut album ‘Beach House’.

16 Mar

Won’t Be Back

In a. Galway,i. Black&White,k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / March 16, 2012 / 3 Comments

Three boarded up houses on Bohermore, Galway City. I prefer the black and white photo but posted up the colour version as well, which one do you prefer?

This for me is a good example of finding a photograph in something mundane, a scene most would just walk past and not give it a second glance. Some boarded up houses, not very interesting? But looking and thinking as a photographer it’s a different world. Here I saw a reflection of the economy, a pattern in the houses and like the lines (straight lines rock!).

Post title ‘Won’t Be Back’ is a song title from ‘Recovery’ album by Eminem (Marshall Mathers). I think it fits very nicely to this photo as it portrays a broken home and poverty.

13 Mar

This is the coastal town that they forgot to close down

In k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / March 13, 2012 / 1 Comment

A selection of abandoned houses on a drive from Kilkenny to just outside Galway (150km journey). I’ve often observed old, abandoned buildings when driving along the roads of Ireland. Normally I’m with my family so I don’t have the opportunity to stop multiple times and spend time photographing. Recently I was in Kilkenny for a weekend and drove down on my own. So I took this opportunity to stop and shoot any old building I drove past.

It was quiet a ‘funny’ drive; I’d be driving along keeping an eye out, spot an old house, glance in my mirrors and if the road was clear do a u-turn, pull in (safely somewhere), jump out, snap-snap-snap, jump back in and turn around again and drive on. It was fun for the first hour or so but became quiet repetitive and tedious towards the end of my journey but interesting to see the different states of ruin. Eventually they’ll all end up a bare skeleton of bricks overgrown by greenery.

Post title taken from the timeless classic ‘Everyday is like Sunday‘, taken from Morrissey’s debut solo album ‘Viva Hate’.

11 Feb

Blue. Lines. In Galway

In f. Nature & Sky,k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / February 11, 2012 / 1 Comment

I was driving in Galway on a clear day, spotted this stunning building with it’ very sharp, clear lines and pulled in to photograph it. I like the simplicity everywhere in the scene; rich blue complete sky and the apartments with concise straight lines. Kevin McCould, the architect from ‘that house building show’ would love it I’m sure.

19 Nov

Let’s bring out the Liberty Bell (Shandon Bells, Cork)

In k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / November 19, 2011 / 0 Comments

I was originally going to delete this photo but the more I look at it the more I like it, the view from down a side street. The Shandon Bells (official name Church of St Anne) is the building with the clock in Shandon, Cork City. It’s known locally as the “Four Faced Liar” because each face (four clocks, one on each side of the church) show slightly different times.

Let’s Ring Out The Liberty Bell is a great song by Autamata

17 Nov

Limerick Inner City Life (Goldie)

In i. Black&White,k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / November 17, 2011 / 3 Comments

This was taken from the 7th floor of The Savoy hotel in Limerick City. It’s a view of Limerick (or any city) that most people don’t see or, if they do, pay any attention to. It stands out to me as it’s the unseen side of a city, the ‘behind the scenes’ part without any shiny shopfronts.

On a vaguely related note I always pay attention to the condition of the toilets in any establishment. Sometimes you have an extremelly fancy restaurant/store but the toilets are very basic or even dirty. Which my mum always said to me is a reflection on the establishment overall. If they can’t bother to keep the toilets clean how can you trust them with the hygeine of your food, after sales service etc.
The second photo is just the original cropped and in black and white. I couldn’t decide which I preferred so I posted both.

24 Sep

You make me happy when skies are grey

In a. Galway,i. Black&White,k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / September 24, 2011 / 0 Comments

13 Apr

Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral (Grace Cathedral Park)

In i. Black&White,k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / April 13, 2011 / 0 Comments

Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral is situated in the centre of Cork City, Ireland. Designed by William Burges and consecrated in 1870, the Cathedral lies on a site where Christian worship has been offered since the seventh century.

St. Finbarrs

Grace Cathedral Park is a song from the album Red House Painters (I) from Red House Painters

13 Feb

God’s Hotel (Galway Catherdal)

In a. Galway,k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / February 13, 2011 / 0 Comments

Situated on the banks of the River Corrib in Galway city, Galway Cathedral is the most recently built of Europe’s great stone cathedrals. I didn’t have a tripod so had to balance my camera on the roof of my car.

18 Oct

London Town

In f. Nature & Sky,k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / October 18, 2010 / 2 Comments

I took this photo taken from the eighteenth floor of The Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London. The London Eye glows like a ball, which stands out I think. The exposure was 10 seconds and I used the windowsill as my tripod.

21 Feb

In The Rare Old Times (Galway)

In a. Galway,k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / February 21, 2010 / 0 Comments

Galway Hooker monument in Eyre Square, Galway

an old window in Galway, Ireland

an old thatch cottage in inner city Galway

This is just a model of the Claddagh in the Galway Museum. I just added it in as an example of what old Galway was like.

Old Galway- the Claddagh

17 Dec

Oh Manchester, so much to answer for (Old Trafford, Manchester United)

In h. Sport,k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / December 17, 2009 / 0 Comments

Old Trafford, Theatre of Dreams, Manchester United

I took this (with a standard compact) on a tour of Old Trafford (Theatre of Dreams), home stadium to football team Manchester United. I found it a very interesting tour. But then again I enjoy football stadium tours in general because it allows me to ask multiple questions and you get to learn some interesting trivia and facts ( the rainwater that falls on the roofs is ‘recycled’ and used for the toilets).

29 May

Go To Church/Never Went To Church (Gawlay Cathedral)

In a. Galway,i. Black&White,k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / May 29, 2009 / 1 Comment

Christopher Columbus prayed here in 1477 before setting sail for 'the New World'

26 May

Nobody’s Home

In i. Black&White,k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / May 26, 2009 / 0 Comments

Reminds me of negative photos in the old days....

10 Apr

I Spy (Alexander Platz TV Tower- Berlin)

In k.Buildings & Architecture by admin / April 10, 2009 / 0 Comments

At the beginning of the 19th century, the Alexanderplatz was one of the busiest squares in Berlin. he TV tower, known as the Fernsehturm or the Tele-spargel (toothpick) is one of the largest structures in Europe. The total length to the top of the spire is 365m or 1197 ft. It was built in 1969 by a team of architects with the help of Swedish experts. It contains a concrete shaft, a steel-cladded metal sphere and a TV antenna. The sphere contains a revolving restaurant (Telecafé) at 207m and a viewing platform at a height of 203m.