Every day I fall in love with the city of Birmingham a little bit more. What I first thought was an old, dilapidated, and uninteresting city has proven to be full of inspiration, charm, and history. There is something so intriguing and beautiful to me about the countless brick buildings, worn with time, but still showing evidence of businesses, lives, and stories of the past.
I love the article that
Birmingham Magazine recently did on the old commerce signs that are painted on the sides of buildings. These signs can be seen all over the city.
You don't have to drive far into downtown to find inspiration. Here are a few shots from my recent weekend excursion around the city. Even with the cloudy cold weather, these photos still inspire me.
(Sloss Furnace - ArchitectureWorks, LLP - Rail Road Park)
With my love of this industrial landscape, it's no wonder that I have fallen head over heels for the 'industrial chic' look - as I call it - that so many designers are using in commercial and residential spaces today. It's a mix of the rough industrial elements of the building and the softer hues and textures in the space. Here are two places I'm loving lately. Be sure to check out all of the photos in their online galleries - just beautiful!
Fun post on Bham! You'll love Birmingham and its architecture (and people and other nifty things) more if you follow this awesome local daily photo blog I found a while back.
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