Friday, September 2, 2011

Arizona State University, West Campus


While I was on the northwest side of town last weekend, I decided to stop at the ASU west campus to see if there was anything interesting to photograph.  I found these metal gates gracing the main entrance to the campus.  They were designed by sculptor Albert Paley in 1991.  Paley has been a sculptor for 30 years creating all kinds of architectural features.  In fact, he won a highly coveted Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Institute of Architects.  It's the only award they have given to a non-architect and it was given for is gift of combining art with architecture.  


When you step through those gates, this is the view to the main entrance of the campus.
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12 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    The gate is fantastic, the photo deserves being enlarged. Great perspective below.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    At first, I didn't see the gates, but when I enlarged it, I had an "oooo...ahhh" moment. I can see why he has won a lifetime achievement award

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  3. BirdmanSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Neat ironworks here.

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  4. Regina KSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Interestingly appealing ironwork, would love to see gates closed.

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  5. MagpieSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    See how you're able to find beauty wherever you go. :) I hope the students who walk through these gates appreciate them. Looking at the second picture, one would find it hard to believe that's taken in the desert in a drought.

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    The gate is fanatic Sharon and when you go through it the door of the Uni is also very impressive. Happy weekend.

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  7. KateSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Opening a gate often reveals something interesting, and this one does. The main entrance is beautifully landscaped and inviting.

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  8. JackSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    It is so much greener there than I would expect in Phoenix.

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  9. JudySeptember 2, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Fantastic gates and the view on the other side is pretty nice too!

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  10. RedPatSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I like his work - he has a piece here at a condo entrance and it too is fabulous. Nice shots!

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  11. AndrewSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Hi Sharon,

    The gate looks pretty neat. It's also quite amazing how a non-architect can be given an architectural award. He must have really impressed them.

    That is a nice view as soon as you walk in as well.

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  12. RandySeptember 2, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Wow the tress have really grown since I was last there. Nice shots.

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