Fujai Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I like architecture, specifically that of government buildings, since they are very representative of their respective regions. So I was wondering, what is your favorite and least favorite US State capitol building, in terms of both placement and design? My favorite is and always will be my home state of Wisconsin, although I'm just a bit biased. It's got a beautiful exterior, and is the only state capitol with four wings (governor, assembly, senate, supreme court). It's placement in Madison is also impeccable. It sits on a rise in the middle of the isthmus, with streets radiating from it so you get amazing views of the building. Also, the City of Madison has a law that a building cannot be taller than the base of the dome, so you can see it from the interstate 6.5 miles away. \ Also, the interior looks amazing. It's built with over 40 different stones, particularly granite from Wisconsin. My least favorite is Louisiana. I just don't think a state capitol should look like some oil baron's headquarters. Bhang Bhang Duc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Badger Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Being a Wisconsin native I have to agree. My adopted state, Texas, has a really neat capitol too. The worst is definitely Bismark! No question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujai Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Bismark at least looks okay with its stone choice, but Louisiana's is just an eyesore to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zogradia Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Well, this isn't really IRL, but this is the Zogradi Capitol (in the background) with a blue whale statue in front of it. NOTE: This was taken a while ago, there is now a huge building behind the whale, which also serves governmental functions. (It's basically the sub-capitol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhang Bhang Duc Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 The interior of the dome in Wisconsin's Capitol reminds me of the Pantheon in Rome. Louisiana's building looks like a war memorial, and a bad one at that. Zogradia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drachmaland Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Louisiana's building looks like a war memorial, and a bad one at that. Obviously it commemorates their victory in the war against good taste. Little Sealand, Consular, Zogradia and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujai Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Well, this isn't really IRL, but this is the Zogradi Capitol (in the background) with a blue whale statue in front of it. NOTE: This was taken a while ago, there is now a huge building behind the whale, which also serves governmental functions. (It's basically the sub-capitol) That looks amazing! An onion dome on top of the palace and some minarets could look even better. What resource pack are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zogradia Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 That looks amazing! An onion dome on top of the palace and some minarets could look even better. What resource pack are you using? Thanks! I'm using the Erehwon pack. Here's a few more shots I just took. From capitol station Same angle as the first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papercuts and Skittles Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Of the on'e I'm familiar with, Salem are Carson City are terrible, the one I liked most was Richmond Oregon Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westwind Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Bismark at least looks okay with its stone choice, but Louisiana's is just an eyesore to me. Ugh, the Capital in Bismark looks like a Grain Elevator. Yuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poo Dynasty Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 connecticut's got a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhang Bhang Duc Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Oregon's looks 1960s Soviet style architecture. Virginia's looks nice. Edit: Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I had a similar thought about Louisiana's, made me think of the Moscow State University. I find I quite love the look of the British Columbia Legislature Building in Victoria, BC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujai Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 I had a similar thought about Louisiana's, made me think of the Moscow State University. I find I quite love the look of the British Columbia Legislature Building in Victoria, BC. bc_legi.jpg Ooh! I went to Victoria on vacation once, and it was one of the most beautiful cities I've been to. The lights they have at night are amazing. Zogradia and Teralyon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westwind Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I always wanted to visit Victoria. It seems stupid that I lived near Seattle for ten years and never took the Victoria Clipper up there. The Montana State Capital is on the other side of town from me. The dome is pretty cool on the inside. I used to work on some machines once in awhile in the capital printshop, legislative services, secretary of states' office, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papercuts and Skittles Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I had a similar thought about Louisiana's, made me think of the Moscow State University. I find I quite love the look of the British Columbia Legislature Building in Victoria, BC. bc_legi.jpg University of Idaho? Think idaho State isn't in Moscow though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zogradia Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 One of my favorites, of course, is Colorado's capitol. I went there a few times when I visited Denver back in July. https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRNMR4rorc93jIaYE7Y9OT85-uh4g2zX_oNp6KDpbBWDTgMNjzF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 University of Idaho? Think idaho State isn't in Moscow though. No, the Moscow State University, in Moscow, Russia. Built by Stalin's slave parties I'm sure. So Communist meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujai Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 No, the Moscow State University, in Moscow, Russia. Built by Stalin's slave parties I'm sure. So Communist meh. Ew. Why would you want a university that looks like a casino? I much prefer the more regal looking universities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nox Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I think the Mass State House is pretty good looking. In the same breath, though, Boston's City Hall is absolutely atrocious, outside and in. The walls inside some of the hallways are painted this sickening shade of green that would be better suited in my grandmother's farm house than a place of city government. I know it's not a state capitol, but I feel it still deserves mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Didn't say I'd want a University to look like that. Just said the Louisiana State House made me think of it...OP listed it. Also, I think the question really should be why you would want a Casino that looks like a Communist State University from the 1930's. Louisiana State House Moscow State University Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Sealand Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 The only bad thing about this thread is that there's only 50 US states.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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