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Arca sem Noé


Arca sem Noé
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Copyright: Bert Hoetmer (bertolucci) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2458 W: 139 N: 3696] (11426)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-10
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Fuji FinePix F30, Fujinon 36-108mm/2.8-5.0 int, Olympus xD H 1 GB
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/169 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Travelogue: Brazil 2007
Theme(s): Sampa & Bahia - I,W+B in Brazil, Oscar Niemeyer: the architecture legend, Graphics / Graphisme 5 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-05-11 2:45
Viewed: 853
Points: 62
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Arca sem Noé

Sao Paulo has many classic modernist masterpieces. Most were build during the socialist spring in the sixties. An unique epoch - the dominant political ideology was perfectly aligned with the normative orientation of the Brazilian modernist architectural movement. It all ended with the ’64 putsch that plunged Brazil in a decades long military dictatorship.

On display here is a detail of the front facade of the Copan building (1963) on the Avenida Ipiranga, Sao Paulo. It’s an example of the first phase of Brazilian modernism, has 32 floors / height 112 m, 1160 apartments, 5000 people. It is the biggest structure in armed concrete of São Paulo. The eye catchers of the building are the curved concrete “brises soleil”.
It’s designed by Oscar Niemeyer, though he left the project before completion. His design follows the lines and principles of the modernist philosophy , envisioning a place where people with different ways of living and cultural identities could coexist in harmony. To facilitate that, various areas for recreation and meeting were projected, such as a cinema, a theatre, a big restaurant and a hotel.
Due to problems with the building permit and bankruptcy, the building process was halted for a few years and the project design modified - the hotel, the theatre and the big family apartments weren’t realized.

A pic from the Copan shot from another angle is in a WS.
A pic from a second phase (also known as “Paulista Brutalism”) modernist building, the FAU (USP) in Sao Paulo by J.B. Vilanova Artigas is here

An award winning (1995 Jabuti prize) book about living in the Copan building has been written by Regina Rheda : ”Arca sem Noé- Histórias do Edifício Copan” (Ark without Noah - Stories of the Copan building).
The book is a part of “First World Third Class and Other Tales of the Global Mix”, a translated compilation of her work (University of Texas Press 2005) – highly recommended.

PCS2 tech: cropped, altered the contrast, curves and levels for the whole pic and some elements separately, enhanced the color- and luminosity edges and surfaces, USM-ed , added a frame and saved for the web.


exif data

Camera Manufacturer : FUJIFILM
Camera Model : FinePix F30
Exposure time [s] : 1/70
F-Number : 5.0
Exposure program : Aperture priority (3)
ISO speed ratings : 400
Date taken : 2007:02:10 16:36:06
Exposure bias value : -1/3
Metering mode : Evaluative, Multi-segment (5)
Focal length [mm] : 36 mm (35 mm equiv)
Colour space : sRGB
image width : 3504
image length : 2336
Contrast : Normal
Saturation : High
Sharpness : Normal
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Hi Bert,
great graphic composition and your note is very complete.
These lines are very strong.
Well seen
Good WE
Philippe

Hallo Bert,
We zijn vandaag buren, wat leuk ;-)
Eerst even anar de ws gekeken, nee die doet het niet voor mij, te druk, geen lijn in te vinden. Deze is meer dan uitstekend. Moest eerst goed je note lezen voordat ik er ook maar uberhaupt iets mee kon want ik wist eens van het bestaan af van dit gebouw. Het lijkt totaal niet op een flatgebouw. Zoals je hem hier neerzet, lijkt meer op een abstract iets. Ik vind het knap hoe je dan zoiets neerzet....vakwerk. Dit is iets wat ik nooit zie, dus petje af..!!!
Wens je alvast een goed weekend, Henk

hi bert, love the geometry in this crop and the visual fluidity of the wave-like lines ... the WS gives us the entire dimmension and 'face' of the place.
well seen! good note, too!
thanks,
dora

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12738 W: 272 N: 17013] (68088)
  • [2007-05-11 5:27]

Hallo Bert,

Ik ben geneigd om te zeggen dit is een typisch Bert foto, deels als experiment en toch is dit architecturale van de voorgevel een succes, dit excellent uitkomt als grafisch werk.
Ik vind uw WS geslaagd waardoor wij meer inzicht krijgen in het gedachte goed van de ontwerpers, een lijnen spel samen met curving maakt deze foto wel bijzonder, nu hier moet ik even Henk volgen ik zou dit ook niet zien, nochtans mijn opleiding.

Groeten uit Vlaanderen, regenachtig, 7 bft wind, 11.1° Celsius.
John.

ciao Bert ,
ammiro l' impatto grafico della tua foto .
molto bello il gioco delle linee , interessante il POV.
Giorgio

Olá Bert!
As linhas desse edificio lembram bastante outra construção de Niemeyer em Belo Horizonte, o edifício Niemeyer, porem em menos escala!
Parabéns e Abraço!

Hi bert, when I saw the thumbs I reconize the Copan. You had a nice idea with the close view.
The title was a great choice.
regards
Andre

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  • Steft Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1350 W: 131 N: 1574] (5958)
  • [2007-05-11 9:22]

Hi Bert,
Erg geslaagde en doeltreffende foto, en je moet het ook maar net zien als fotograaf!
Er zit veel dynamiek in deze foto. Als ik hem naar beneden scrol op mijn computer is het alsof deze constructie golft! De grijze tinten geven de foto een soort van eeuwigheid.
Groeten,
Stef

Hi Bert
This picture is a pure graphisme. Th short cropping is interesting. It look like waves.
Excellent
Bertrand

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  • belido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3385 W: 97 N: 2769] (9681)
  • [2007-05-11 11:47]

Hi Bert,

beautiful POV of this beautiful building. It's sad to know that it has been forgotten. That's one of the symbols of São Paulo...very good capture!
Regards,
Carlos

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9652 W: 452 N: 15540] (54452)
  • [2007-05-11 12:48]

prachtige vormen Bert,
uitstekende kwaliteit, goede compositie, een zeer fraaie modern art shot, goed werk, prettig weekend.
groet Jaap

Hello Bert,
A nice graphical shot on all these curves.
Regards, hey, almost one year ago the meeting, time speeds...
Didier

Hi Bert. An interesting and well-framed architectural study of the gently undulating shapes of this fine building. The WS is very useful to give the bigger picture, and at the same time it showcases your eye for the detail that you chose to be the main posting here.

Hi BErt, i like a lot the graphic impact of this image and the game of lines and shapes!
the image seems a BW, no colours here...
Well done!

ciao!
Valeria

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  • UlfE Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1479 W: 18 N: 1502] (5995)
  • [2007-05-12 5:17]

Hi Bert,

A truly fascinating picture to look at. The graphic composition with all the bending lines is excellent. Have a nice week-end!

Cheers,

Ulf

Quite an interesting point of View Bert, that together with the note creates a perfect idea of a moment of Brazil´s history. The perspective is fantastic. Take care.

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  • Didi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6381 W: 3336 N: 7871] (29119)
  • [2007-05-12 13:03]

Hello Bert
Realy this architecture looks like Noah Arch without the animals.
I appreciate your way of framing; it's a very interesting composition.
Cheers.

Hi Bert my friend

Excellent shot. Great shapes and lines. Fine tight frame. Well done.

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5160 W: 94 N: 3998] (26343)
  • [2007-05-13 14:12]

Ah, you found somme industrial textures in Brazil !! A kind of metal wave... Abstract and effective. Well composed.
Stéphane

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  • elmec Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1724 W: 63 N: 774] (12184)
  • [2007-05-13 14:54]

Hello Bert!
Great scene with very good tittle!
Very good idea to the photo!
Very good done!
Best regards!

Wonderful graphic abstract. It's one of those optical illusions that seem to move as you scroll down the screen. Well seen and composed to show this portion of the architecture, and thanks for the WS to show us the context.
KAth

Great architectural picture Bert, very nice details and curves. The workshop is very useful here fot the complete pattern, taken from a very good angle, well composed !

Bert,
Nice catch !
Graphics are superb, and you POV is perfect to emphasize them in an abstract way.
Beautiful,
Regards,
JB.

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  • imrek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1362 W: 65 N: 1290] (6831)
  • [2007-05-15 7:59]

Hi Bert,
it's nicely composed graphism, the play with light and shadow is well managed...a good work!!!
have a nice week!
regards,
imre

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5239 W: 56 N: 7479] (23893)
  • [2007-05-15 16:53]

Hej Bert,
Fantastische foto! Het is een prachtig detail van de golvende lijnen van dit gebouw. Heel sterke compositie en POV. Zeer geslaagd werk, bedankt!
Groeten,
Lars

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  • Gerrit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4317 W: 88 N: 5337] (25756)
  • [2007-05-19 4:16]

Mooi genomen, Bert.
De golven in het hout beneden geven een interessant grafisch effect.
Groeten Gerrit

Hi Bert,
I love this kind of photos very much.Simple and beautiful,plus your fine style with the graphism and the lines.And of course your supporting very well what we see...
All the best for your weekend Bert,
Thomas

Hello, Bert :)
As usual, excellent pattern repetition of this famous building.
There is a film made on this building as well, if I am not mistaken. Lovely note, with a bunch of interesting info.
stay well and a great weekend!
Isabel

Hi Bert, Wonderful POV to bring the graphical aspects of this building... Great work and eye.. Bala

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3562 W: 83 N: 5099] (19600)
  • [2007-06-05 5:32]

Hello Bert,
a very nice mimimalistic shot from this modernist architectural movement of the early of 60's.A composition with metal and cuvre shapes.An excellent perspective and a good POV.Well done.
Regards,Danos

Even kijken, of ik nog ergens een echte "Bertolucci" kan vinden en jawel, hier is er nog eentje:-))
Grappig gevonden, zeker !

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