Monday, March 24, 2014

New Downtown Building


I watched this strange looking building being built and had no idea what it was until it was finished and the signs went up.  It's the brand new Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

When I saw it being built, it was from the view point on the left and it looked like a giant basket sitting on top of a pedestal.  It still looks that way but, it's harder to get that image now that it's done.

Taking a photo from the street here isn't the best vantage point because of the wires and fences in the way.








The horse station at the front is a beautiful addition.
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 24, 2014 at 1:31 AM

    The Sheriff certainly has a very modern looking office!

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  2. LowellMarch 24, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    Love the horse. The building not so much. There's modern and then there's ugly modern. Maybe one has to see it in person. Nice photos, though!

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  3. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comMarch 24, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    Maybe the overhanging aspects of the building are to provide shade for people who often demonstrate against the policies of Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

    The location of the building wold cause the demonstrators not be be noticed very much, in comparison to the former location of the Sheriff's headquarters, more in the heart of downtown.

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  4. JudyMarch 24, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    Wow! That is different. Wonderful sculpture though. I am trying to figure out where this is.

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  5. RedPatMarch 24, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Love the horse, Sharon!

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  6. ThérèseMarch 24, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    First thought: a waffel!
    It's rather impressive.

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  7. KarlMarch 24, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    I like the horse, not so much the building...

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  8. glendaMarch 24, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    Hmmm. Enjoyed Dave's comment!

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  9. CatalystMarch 24, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Yeah, the horse is nice but the basketry building is ugly as sin.

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  10. cieldequimperMarch 24, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    I'm not sure I like the architecture. It reminds me of the French ministry of finance looming above the Seine river. I do like the horse though!

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  11. William KendallMarch 24, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    The horse is nice, the building itself... rather off putting.

    Is that the same sheriff who seems to make a lot of noise and stick his nose into things he should stay out of?

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  12. hamiltonMarch 24, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    This might take a while to become beloved of the residents of Maricopa Cty!

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  13. RandyMarch 24, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    A design that I am sure fed Sheriff Joe's ego.

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  14. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 25, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    Wow! I had to embiggen these shots to have a closer look Sharon. Amazing architecture, it's one of those that people will either love or hate don't you think? I do agree with all abvoe, the horse sculpture is a beauty.

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  15. JackMarch 25, 2014 at 7:16 PM

    It is finished?

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  16. Steve ReedMarch 27, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    Wherever Joe's office is, I'm sure it has a view!

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  17. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    The building looks fantastic on the top shot!

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