Just a few snaps from around the streets of Paris as we head towards the Pompidou Centre.
Street art plays a huge part in the street scene of the French capital as do numerous cafes and bars.
The Pompidou Centre was opened in 1977 and caused a bit of a stir at the time due to its ‘inside-out’ design.
It was the first building in architectural history to be done this way with its structural system, mechanical systems, and circulation exposed on the exterior of the building.
Initially, all of the functional structural elements of the building were colour-coded: green pipes are plumbing, blue ducts are for climate control, electrical wires are encased in yellow, and circulation elements and devices for safety (e.g., fire extinguishers) are red.
Below the husband is either contemplating the complex architecture or he’s hungry . . . .
