Ferry and the Toaster is a photograph by Kaye Menner which was uploaded on August 29th, 2013.
Ferry and the Toaster
The sun was setting over Sydney Harbour with one of the older Sydney ferries, 'Alexander' departing from Circular Quay. The sun had almost set... more
by Kaye Menner
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Ferry and the Toaster
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Kaye Menner
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The sun was setting over Sydney Harbour with one of the older Sydney ferries, 'Alexander' departing from Circular Quay. The sun had almost set casting a beautiful golden hue and colorful reflections on the Bennelong Apartments which have been nicknamed 'The Toaster' for many locals.
Initially I thought the building had been name 'The Toaster' due to the bright golden red light that shines upon it in the late afternoon, but apparently many feel that the building resembles the kitchen appliance, the toaster in appearance!
[From Wikipedia]
The Bennelong Apartments is a controversial residential apartment building in Sydney's Circular Quay. It was part of a development designed by Andrew Andersons and PTW Architects, known as Bennelong Apartments which was completed in 1998. The building is nicknamed "the toaster" due to its apparent resemblance to the kitchen appliance. In November 2007 an apartment in the building sold for $8.4 million. With an internal area of 190 square metres, the price of $44,210 per square metre is an Australian record.
Many locals feel that the design of the building does not enhance the Sydney Harbour foreshore. David Williams describes the Toaster as a "building that most Sydneysiders would quite happily blow up". Lavartus Prodeo developed The Toaster awards for crimes against amenity - a reference to the controversial architecture of the building.
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