MANCHESTER ARCHITECTURE TOUR from Old to New | Time to Ditch Modernism?

#manchesterbuildingboom #modernarchitecture In this video we go on a walk from Piccadilly Station along Whitworth Street ending at the Vista River construction site. We look at a variety of buildings from old to new, I share my thoughts on architectural issues and catch up with what's happening on a few of Manchester's busiest construction sites. I've selected from photos from the Manchester Images collection, comparing then and now. I conclude with 10 snapshots of the Vista River Gardens project during its stages of contruction from 2023 to 2025, with commentary. More to be added as it reaches completion. 0:00 Introduction from AidanEyewitness at Piccadilly Station 1:30 The Old Fire Station 7:20 The Hotspur Building Ruin 9;20 Crown Street and Contour under construction 12:00 Vista River Gardens Trinity Islands construction site. To support the AidanEyewitness channel, come with me on a photo walk through Manchester and Liverpool. Book one-to-one for yourself, a small group or as a gift for somone else. http://www.aidan.co.uk/manchester-pho... I recommend a video that advocates that architectures should abandon modern architecture and go back to using traditional architectural styles. Would that be the right thing? Watch the video here. It's on the YouTube channel The Aesthetic City and is entitled: "How Architecture Became MODERN (and yes, it gets weird)"    • How Architecture Became MODERN (and yes, i...   On the AidanEyewitness channel I explore new construction, modern architecture, urban development and local identity in the Manchester and Liverpool city regions as well as connected cities further afield. I want to highlight what's good, weigh up the issues and in the comments, provide an opportunity for people to share their opinions, insights and insider information. I try to answer each comment asap, but please be patient if it takes longer. To support what I'm doing, go to http://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidaneyew...   / aidaneyewitness