VISIT TO FRATTON

A Fratton is the residential and formerly industrial town of Portsmouth, England. It is the vibrant and rich in history at the 11^th century, before the 1900 century it is not much develop town but later it is developed well. It is situated almost mile north of Portsmouth city center. In the of 11^th century Fratton was mentioned in the Domesday book as “ Fratun”. Later in 12^th century it became important area due to its location. Further 19^th century Fratton speedily build that caused the extension of Portsmouth Dockyard. In 20^th century it faced the drawback but accelerated its efforts. Fratton is the crucial because of its mixture of Georgian and Victorian era buildings.

These pictures depict the combo of both traditional buildings as well as modern style British. These buildings and roads in the given images display distinct architecture and vibrant style of houses. These styles of houses with front terrace are the most commonly use in British that keeps it divergent from others. These streets present the blend of architecture with old VICTORIAN elements. In the streets represent the view of mid-to-20^th century design, stressing on functionality ornament.

When I visited then This is the most famous ST Mary’s, in Fratton and actually main in England parish church. IT is located in Portsea of Portsmouth in England. It had founded in c. 1164. It is dedicated as Mary, the mother of Jesus and consecrated on 10^th October 1889. It has the functional status as Parish church, Heritage designation on 10th January 1953. It is designed by the architect sir ARTHUR BLONFLIELD. Its style is Gothic Revival. This church is constructed in years between 1887 to 1889 and total cost is $40,000. In its specification the Flint material is used. The material is used in main entrance is too fine and give the loyal look, that creates the sense of traditional and modern.

In my visit to the ST Mary’s Church, I came to know its interior is light, open and airy.  The   interior of Its, is rich in the mixture of historic and modernism. It gives the shadow of long-standing heritage. The church has the traditional English gothic Revival style, with a tall nave and beautiful stained-glass windows that depict biblical scenes, creating colorful reflections inside. While clicking these images I was astonishing the balance that the architecture has created very well. I learnt the new thing is that how to create latest buildings while touching the old tradition, spiritual and modernism together.

I have visited the CARNEGIE library in Fratton, PORTSMOUTH. It is the public library as well. It is many libraries founded by Scottish American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. It is opened in 1906; total cost is $10,000 Andrew Carnegie. The architecture who designed it named Albert Edwardian Baroque. These outer walls and area of its building are created by Vermont marble. The narrow window opens the demonstrate the location of the library book stacks.  In stocking this area, I learnt the true meaning of organization, setting, and arrangement. I found the attractive designed entrance hall, elegant stairways leading us to the first n top floor. I saw the well settled books organized with the order that it followed. Next wall that is totally new for me is the black wall designed by the different colors that reflect the cheerfulness sense of Halloween. In the I want to quote that I am totally stupefied to see that every wall of every building is different that shows the how create people and pupil here.

 In my last visit to Fratton Community center, I am amazed to see the creativity of its buildings that touches the modernism and vibrant as well. It used all the bright colors that keeps it from others. This center is the vibrant hub in the hearts of Portsmouth. When I entered into the enter, I am totally astonishing to see the creativity in a very small place that attracts the most the visitor, everything is so organized and well manages in a narrow space. It is massive learning points for all the architecture students who came to the UK. In one the pictures that I have taken to show the creativity on wall, the use of different colors that has the quality to freshen up the mood. I travelled a lot to reached there I felt tired before, but when I saw this wall, I felt joy and sense of happiness. The interior of this center features classic for example, symmetrical layout and tradition brickwork. The windows are framed with white accents, the dormer windows on the top create the historic look. The well-organized items represent the attract and contribute to the local cause.