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Guess the Architecture for 12/10/2019

Posted December 10, 2019 2:00 PM by MaggieMc

Can you guess this week's structure?

P.S. This is an aerial view.

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12/10/2019 2:47 PM

The distinctive shape of the Scale Lane Bridge is cantilevered across the River Hull, pivoted from one bank, like a giant comma. (Photo: Timothy Soar)

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12/10/2019 4:15 PM

Nicely done.

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12/11/2019 10:20 AM

Holy cow Solar Eagle. You are a brain and a half!
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12/13/2019 11:02 PM

Well the extra half is the internet ,,,so....thanks

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12/10/2019 4:44 PM

I don't know about pivoting a comma, but it sure reminds me of and ADA compliant door handle or a pachinko machine handle.

And yes.. nicely done

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12/11/2019 10:59 AM

Agree, was totally thrown off by the overhead view.

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12/12/2019 1:49 PM

Did you think it was the little mermaid or an antenna?

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12/12/2019 2:35 PM

No, I was in the 'Door handle' club.

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