Bank for International Settlements (BIS) building, Basel, Switzerland, 1979
The 1979 photograph shows the modern, cylindrical BIS building in Basel, Switzerland, characterized by its glass façade and tiered design. Trams, including a red one with signage, are visible in the foreground, indicative of the bustling urban environment, combining contemporary architecture and public transportation.
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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The 1979 photograph shows the modern, cylindrical BIS building in Basel, Switzerland, characterized by its glass façade and tiered design. Trams, including a red one with signage, are visible in the foreground, indicative of the bustling urban environment, combining contemporary architecture and public transportation.
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Bank for International Settlements (BIS) building, Basel, Switzerland, 1979
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Bank for International Settlements (BIS) épülete, Centralbahnplatz 2.
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The 1979 photograph shows the modern, cylindrical BIS building in Basel, Switzerland, characterized by its glass façade and tiered design. Trams, including a red one with signage, are visible in the foreground, indicative of the bustling urban environment, combining contemporary architecture and public transportation.
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1979
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Basel
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Fortepan
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Bank for International Settlements (BIS) building, Basel, Switzerland, 1979
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The 1979 photograph shows the modern, cylindrical BIS building in Basel, Switzerland, characterized by its glass façade and tiered design. Trams, including a red one with signage, are visible in the foreground, indicative of the bustling urban environment, combining contemporary architecture and public transportation.
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cylindrical building
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architecture
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Basel
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public transport
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modern architecture
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urban transportation
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Bank for International Settlements
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modern design
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urban
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trams
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BIS
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The image features a tall, cylindrical building that appears to be modern in design. It has a distinctive curved shape, with multiple tiers that widen as they ascend. The façade is largely made of glass, which reflects light and creates various patterns, particularly around the windows. The building's top is rounded with horizontal banding, contributing to its sleek appearance.
In the foreground, there are trams visible, one of which has visible signage indicating "Gerspach" and another likely indicating “thünemann discount.” The trams are red, standing out against the monochrome background. There are also street signs, including one for traffic control, which appears to be a traffic light, partially obscured.
The setting is urban, with a mix of pedestrian and vehicular traffic indicated by the presence of trams. The time of day appears to be bright, suggesting daylight and clarity, possibly in a mid-morning or early afternoon setting.
Overall, the photograph conveys a bustling atmosphere, highlighting modern architectural design alongside urban transportation.
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Source caption
Bank for International Settlements (BIS) épülete, Centralbahnplatz 2.