Modern Reef Aquariums

[hahnmeister]

jobiwan,
It is modern, but unlike some others here where the theme seems to be 'ultra modern', yours would fall under the category more of 'post modern'. Michael Graves, the architect/designer, would be a good example of post modern.

Many people have mixed feelings about post modern being part of modernism. I think it is part of modernism, with Michael Graves Portland Building being one of my favorite pieces of modern architecture.

 

[jobiwan]

Yeah, I just can't get the wife to remodel, it was hard enough getting approval for this tank....

What exactly is post modern, I'm curious about that, but I'm ignorant in the ways of architecture

 

[Kryptikhan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11747899#post11747899 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jobiwan
Yeah, I just can't get the wife to remodel, it was hard enough getting approval for this tank....

What exactly is post modern, I'm curious about that, but I'm ignorant in the ways of architecture

I like that tank a lot. empty room all black walls with one flat screen in the center with this tank being the only other piece of furniture would rock.one couch as well

I like it a lot. Some of the tanks i this post are just sick.....its a fine read as I am working on my next bigger tank

 

[jobiwan]

That would be awesome, I wish we didn't have the fireplace, I could do just that, we never use the damn thing, I'll try to convince the wife...

 

[JustinReef]

Yeah I think black walls would make that tank! Its a really cool, unique set up. Did you have it built or build it yourself? Cool either way!

 

[glassbox-design]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11747883#post11747883 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hahnmeister
jobiwan,
It is modern, but unlike some others here where the theme seems to be 'ultra modern', yours would fall under the category more of 'post modern'. Michael Graves, the architect/designer, would be a good example of post modern.

Many people have mixed feelings about post modern being part of modernism. I think it is part of modernism, with Michael Graves Portland Building being one of my favorite pieces of modern architecture.

based on my knowledge of the field and opinoin i believe modernism is distinct, i dont think so many have mixed feelings towards inclusion of it, than they do of actual post modern works.

postmodernism is in reaction to modernism, and often is critical of it. not one in the same. post modern architecture took a leap away from modern architecture by heavily using figures and ornaments to "decorate".



jobiwan, although not modern it is very unique and give you props for doing something different and creative.

 

[Shekki]

Jobiwan,

You could always cover the brick on the fireplace with matching metal. If you're going to commit to something that different, you need to go all the way-unless your wife pays the mortgage and gives you an allowance.

 

[CamBarr]

IMHO its not very modern. the stand is very overwhelming. if it were the plain metal i think it would look more modern but the brushed/swirled metal really takes away from the tank and the stand it self. I don't think it looks bad i don't think it would fall under the category of ultra modern jut this is just my opinion though

 

[jobiwan]

I have to admit, I was very apprehensive about this, I thought the stand would totally overwhelm the tank. It actually accents it to a level I would not have thought possible, but it just can't be depicted in a photo unfortunatly, it's one of those things that can only be appreciated by seeing it in person. The photo's I posted are featuring only the 840 watts of actinic, I am gradually acclimating everything to the additional 1600 watts of MH, don't want to hammer things too much yet, just got the hood in place yesterday, prior to that just had 500 watts of hqi over it, I'll post more photos when I get tired of staring at it....

 

[jobiwan]

Oh, and I should mention that the swirled look involves a process of three different layers, it gives a perspective of looking into a three dimensional depth, which gives the illusion of looking into the water , ties in nicely, another thing that can't be picked up in a photo I'm afraid. Also, with the texture the finish provides any smudges, fingerprints, drops of water etc can't be seen, with a clean finish one woud be constantly dealing with this, I'm way too lazy for that...

 

[PogoMonogo]

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Does this seem like a disaster waiting to happen to anyone else?

 

[CamBarr]

disaster???

 

[JustinReef]

I see no disaster...

 

[CamBarr]

i agree i see awesomeness

 

[CamBarr]

Some more modern italian love LFS style

 

[JustinReef]

Nice...I wish my LFS had style! LOL. I guess thats not the important thing (its a great shop) but its very ugly and boring...

Nice shop!

 

[JustinReef]

I was not at all going to post my tank/room because I know it is not modern BUT since I feel my tank ties into the room nicely and has some thought about space and style I thought I would post it anyways...Like I said though, I know this is NOT very modern.

Sorry about the camera phone quality pics...Digital is not charged.

From the hallway...

The small room (apartment) its in...

 

[Twz]

Oh my i love puffers
i used to have one i named him puffy =D
he would puff up once in awhile and it just made me smile
then the silicon started separating had to move him to the QT tank...
he died a few weeks after i got him in the new tank ='(

 

[JustinReef]

Oh Im sorry to hear that...I would be devastated if either of my puffers died. I have a Narrow Lined Puffer and Porcupine Puffer in this tank and they are such great characters! So much personality. Little Puppy dogs. My Narrow Lined will puff for attention sometimes but not so much the porc.

 

[CamBarr]

cool stand and room