Well, down there between the trees is usually where we go walking with the dog on our way to Kindergarten......

As one can see in the background, the ships are still running, but not much longer, as they then won't fit under the bridges.

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When we went to bed last night, there was green grass. this morning was another story.

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Kranhäuser, Köln 2009
BRT Architects

Just had to add this one showing the grace of the old harbor-cranes vs. the new-interpretations across the way.

I'm going to have to go back to get one with the arm of the crane as well. It was a hurried job.

In the background one sees the harbor-office.

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Kranhäuser, Rheinauhafen, Köln
Bothe Richte Teherani, BRT Architects

So far nobody has been able to tell me what is so 'special' about these new structures here in Köln (there are three), except the structural support systems. It is a kind of 'aha!' architecture which is imposing and impressive in its sheer magnitude but upon second glance, that was it.

My apologies to my collegues at BRT who, no doubt, put a lot of work into getting these built.

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A lot of snow coming down in the back there, having just passed me.

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