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The New Acropolis Museum
As seen from the Acropolis...
In the foreground, at the foot of the Acropolis rock, are the remains of the ancient Dionyssus Theater.
This is a picture for my dear friend Tom
as well as for all those interested in Architecture and in the relationship of modern architectural landmarks to their environment.
Although noone ignores the necessity of designing and building a New Museum for the housing of the Acropolis treasures, there's been a lot of controversy on where this Museum should be built.
My own reservations - if I am entitled to any... - concern the fact that we cannot see the building in perspective, since the area as a whole is really congested and the Museum is clearly being strangled by old apartment buildings on its back and on its left.
Right in front and just a bit to the left of the Museum, is the historically and architecturally priceless Weiler Building. Athens residents and city visitors can certainly appreciate the current and from now on eternal dialogue between these two landmarks.
Otherwise, the Museum in itself is masterfully designed and, along with the Acropolis itself, is a "must visit" for all those who wish to experience first hand the roots of Western civilization.
The New Acropolis Museum
As seen from the Acropolis...
In the foreground, at the foot of the Acropolis rock, are the remains of the ancient Dionyssus Theater.
This is a picture for my dear friend Tom
as well as for all those interested in Architecture and in the relationship of modern architectural landmarks to their environment.
Although noone ignores the necessity of designing and building a New Museum for the housing of the Acropolis treasures, there's been a lot of controversy on where this Museum should be built.
My own reservations - if I am entitled to any... - concern the fact that we cannot see the building in perspective, since the area as a whole is really congested and the Museum is clearly being strangled by old apartment buildings on its back and on its left.
Right in front and just a bit to the left of the Museum, is the historically and architecturally priceless Weiler Building. Athens residents and city visitors can certainly appreciate the current and from now on eternal dialogue between these two landmarks.
Otherwise, the Museum in itself is masterfully designed and, along with the Acropolis itself, is a "must visit" for all those who wish to experience first hand the roots of Western civilization.