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Building Activity Collection

From the intricate spires of Sagrada Familia to the meticulous craftsmanship of a male weaver bird, building activity is an art that transcends time and species

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, Sagrada Familia Cathedral listed as World Heritage by UNESCO

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Illustration of male weaver bird building nest

Illustration of male weaver bird building nest

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Bridge Construction

Bridge Construction
The south side of of Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction, 7th August 1929. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Mass Production

Mass Production
Full-length image of auto workers lowering the body of a Model T onto its chassis on an assembly line ramp outdoors at the Ford Motor Company, Highland Park, Michigan

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: The Capitol Washington

The Capitol Washington

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Old, Black and White Illustration of Ship Construction, From 1800's

Old, Black and White Illustration of Ship Construction, From 1800's
Old black and white illustration of construction of a ship, from 1800's

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: La Fontaines Fables - King Gaster and the Members

La Fontaines Fables - King Gaster and the Members
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. King Gaster and the Members

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: They began to build a vessel engraving 1870

They began to build a vessel engraving 1870
Engraving by Gustave Dore. From Miltons Paradise Lost by Robert Vaughan, D.D. Chicago and New York 1885

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia
Antique Map of Melbourne, Australia

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Meister or Master Gerhard

Meister or Master Gerhard was the first master mason of Cologne Cathedral

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: View of Sydney city and Anzac Bridge

View of Sydney city and Anzac Bridge
Sydney, Australia

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Bridge Building

Bridge Building
circa 1925: Construction workers balance precariously over a river as they bolt girders together to form a bridge. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Harbour Bridge

Harbour Bridge
Take From under Of Harbour Bridge. Sydney, Australia

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Sydney Sunset

Sydney Sunset
Barangaroo reserve, Sydney, Australia

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Sydney Harbour night time Panorama viewed

Sydney Harbour night time Panorama viewed
from Kirribilli in North Sydney

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Beautiful panoramic view of buildings and skyline. Sydney, Australia

Beautiful panoramic view of buildings and skyline. Sydney, Australia
Darling Harbour is a large recreational and pedestrian precinct in the Sydney Central Business District

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: View on night highlighted Sydney Central Business District

View on night highlighted Sydney Central Business District
Sydney Australia aerial view sunset with Blue sky and clouds at city with illuminated skyscrapers

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Imperial Palace, Beijing

Imperial Palace, Beijing
Famous forbidden city, the Imperial Palace of Beijing

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: The Church of Hagia Irene

The Church of Hagia Irene
illustration of The Church of Hagia Irene, seat of the Patriarchate before Hagia Sophia

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Illustration of Noah and his three sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth constructing the Ark as his wife

Illustration of Noah and his three sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth constructing the Ark as his wife calls chosen animals using shofar

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Aerial view of Duomo Cathedral in Florence Italy

Aerial view of Duomo Cathedral in Florence Italy

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Fijian House

Fijian House
circa 1930: Constructing a timber framed house in Fiji. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Wudang

Wudang
The Wudang Mountains. consist of a small mountain range in the northwestern part of Hubei, China, just south of Shiyan. They are home to a famous complex of Taoist temples

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Girder For Bridge

Girder For Bridge
A large upright is hoisted up from a barge during the construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge, 19th September 1929. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Budapest a Hungarian Parliament

Budapest a Hungarian Parliament
Illustration of a Budapest a Hungarian Parliament

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Lift bridge in Chicago

Lift bridge in Chicago
Antique illustration of a Lift bridge in Chicago, 1893

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Common skate (Raja batis)

Common skate (Raja batis)
Antique illustration of Common skate (Raja batis)

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Palace Kinski in Vienna, Austria

Palace Kinski in Vienna, Austria
Antique illustration of a Palace Kinski in Vienna, Austria

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Brussels Town Hall in Brussels, Belgium

Brussels Town Hall in Brussels, Belgium

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Ruweiha Roman Temple Tomb

Ruweiha Roman Temple Tomb

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Berkshire Apartment House

Berkshire Apartment House
Antique illustration of a Berkshire Apartment House

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena) and Marbled Electric Ray (Torpedo Marmorata)

Smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena) and Marbled Electric Ray (Torpedo Marmorata)
Illustration engraving of a Smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena) and Marbled Electric Ray (Torpedo Marmorata)

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Completed puzzle depicting rabbit in field, close up

Completed puzzle depicting rabbit in field, close up

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Sand castle with flag, bucket and pair of sunglasses

Sand castle with flag, bucket and pair of sunglasses

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Illustration of workers at building site

Illustration of workers at building site

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: View of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah at sunrise, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Morocco

View of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah at sunrise, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Historic City of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Historic City of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The temple was constructed in 1630 by the king Prasat Thong as the first temple of his reign, as a memorial of his mothers residence in that area

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Westminster By Night Bus

Westminster By Night Bus
Night photography on Westminster Bridge, including the Millennium Wheel in the background, the I Love Mom bus, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Imperial Palace, Beijing

Imperial Palace, Beijing
Famous forbidden city, the Imperial Palace of Beijing

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Great blue herons

Great blue herons
Male Great blue Heron delivers stick for building their nest atop Coral Tree

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: New St Francis Church

New St Francis Church
St Francis Church under construction near the Great West Road at Isleworth

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Single Span Hangar

Single Span Hangar
4th December 1933: Men at work on the steel girders of a single span hangar being built at Gravesend Airport with a main span of 130ft. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Constructing Bell

Constructing Bell
1926: The luminous Liberty Bell under construction for the Sesquicentennial Exposition at Philadelphia, celebrating the 150th anniversary of American independence

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Wheres The Ground?

Wheres The Ground?
circa 1930: Riveters at work on the 55th storey of the Cities Service Building, New York. In the background is the Woolworth Building. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Shipbuilding

Shipbuilding
circa 1910: The Mauretania under construction at John Brown and Co Ltd shipyard on Clydeside. John Browns shipyards were the most famous on Clydeside and produced many liners

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: No Singing

No Singing
circa 1920: A woman erects a sign to a wall, asking the occupants of charabancs, an early form of motor coach, not to disturb residents with their singing

Background imageBuilding Activity Collection: Nesting Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea), Lauca National Park, Arica and Parinacote Region, Chile

Nesting Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea), Lauca National Park, Arica and Parinacote Region, Chile, South America



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From the intricate spires of Sagrada Familia to the meticulous craftsmanship of a male weaver bird, building activity is an art that transcends time and species. Whether it's bridge construction connecting communities or mass production revolutionizing industries, humans have always sought to create and innovate. Even in old black and white illustrations from the 1800s, ship construction was a testament to human ingenuity. Just like King Gaster and his members in La Fontaines Fables, we too begin our journey by building vessels of dreams. Across continents, from Melbourne's vibrant skyline to Washington's iconic Capitol, cities rise as testaments to human ambition. The view of Sydney city with Anzac Bridge stretching across its waters reminds us that bridges not only connect physical spaces but also unite people. In this vast world of builders, one name stands out - Meister Gerhard - whose mastery knows no bounds. His creations are timeless works of art that inspire awe and admiration. As the sun sets on Sydney's horizon, casting a golden glow over its architectural wonders, we are reminded that building activity isn't just about bricks and mortar; it is about creating something beautiful that will stand the test of time.