Since I moved to Cork in 2002 the city has seen alot of changes, including a new motorway linking it all the way to Dublin, the construction of the Elysian Tower and the development of the Boardwalk by the River Lee.
Back in December 2013 I was taken by the sight of a peeling wooden frontage to one of the old warehouses bordering the quays – Albert Quay to be precise.
![Dock Door on Red](https://meticulousmick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/red-with-door.jpg?w=768&h=512)
Not long after that, the demolition crew moved in to make way for a gleaming new office building. The peeling paint has gone and shining metal and glass stand in its place.
![The straight lines of One Albert Quay in Cork City](https://meticulousmick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1albertq-3.jpg?w=768&h=512)
There is nothing soft or warming about this building, just straight lines and polish – even the car parked in front of the building is all angles and straight lines.
The building fits in well with the other modern buildings that line the opposite bank of this channel of the River Lee, as can be seen in the building’s own reflection (below).
![Cork City's new buildings full of sharp straight lines](https://meticulousmick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1albertq-1.jpg?w=768&h=512)
Here is the new One Albert Quay from the other side of the river:
Of course there is much activity around the new building, fitters complete the job, while office workers march to and fro like a stream of busy ants.
![Office workers enter One Albert Quay in Cork City and new modern office development.](https://meticulousmick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1albertq-5.jpg?w=768&h=512)
So there we have it, this is the new One Albert Quay in Cork City – plenty of reflections in the glass for me and my camera to play with, but somehow lacking the character and history of the old.
![One Albert Quay, before and after images of the buildings that stood there](https://meticulousmick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/change-1.jpg?w=768&h=576)
All change in Cork City.
Very interesting, thanks for sharing Mick
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Thanks Rob, it is so interesting seeing a city evolve. 🍀
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Not swayed 😐
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So glad you captured that lovely old door before it disappeared.
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A touch more character, but then the new building is providing plenty of jobs…..
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…and I have to admit, it is very stylish!
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The old building looked way nicer, I love old wood and I always wanted to live in a house that looks like that. But I probably need to live in something ‘normal’
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So much more ‘character’ in old buildings, the stories they could tell. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment, really appreciated. MM🍀
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The world is becoming shiny
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Trouble is I am a peeling paint and warped wood man…..
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I’m with you!
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This is happening everywhere. Such a shame .. And that red peeling paint is so appealing! I wonder how many hands had grasped that door handle ..
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I loved the old wood and peeling paint, but alas it was just a question of time – just glad me and my camera got there first. 😎
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First I was attracted by the photo (How was this taken?) Then, I really enjoy reading this post. There will be a lot of new buildings in this town too. I better take some photos before it’s too late 😉 Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day.
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Helen, thanks so much for your comments and glad you enjoyed the post. Best get on out there a capture what is about to be history I guess 😎. The composite image was done using photo shop layers.
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I like how you catch movement (people, clouds, etc) in the glass. Beautiful pics as always.
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Thank you so much Kris, great to see your name pop up. Hope all good with you x
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Yes…all is well. I’ve been following; but quiet on commenting….just like looking.
Working on my blog from time to time– when you get a chance stop by….I’ve updated the format. eatlovelaugh.org
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i love the weathered red
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Yep, I like the old characterful look myself…😐
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Love the last image composite
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It jumped out at me as something to do to emphasise the change – use tow pictures taken at the same place and make a composite. Glad you like the effect Sue. JOhn 🍀😘
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I most certainly do!
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