Variety is the Spice of Windows - a photo on Flickriver

            HAPPY WINDOW WEDNESDAY(S) !! 
This international bank in Basel CH certainly has a "spicy" variety of windows, all juxtaposed together. I like the effect though. 

In my experience, banks always opt for impressive facades if they have enough of other people's money on hand to provide a big budget. I get the impression that the architect who did this bank had a free hand in design and did not need to worry much about the budget. I think he did well, facade-wise. 

I have no idea what it is like inside. I do not wear a big enough wig to be allowed to roam around inside. Even getting into the lobby is a challenge unless you dress the part--i.e. look like a banker ready to bank. 

Location: One of two unusual buildings in Basel City that house the Bank of International Trades and Settlements. 
Basel City, Kanton Basel-Stadt, Switzerland. 

In my album: Dan's Windows.

Taken on: October 3, 2010

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Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ8, f/4.0, 1/160 sec, 6mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

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