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Exploring the curves, reflections, and textures of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao — where architecture becomes art. ✨ #GuggenheimBilbao #ArchitecturePhotography #FrankGehry #ModernArchitecture
Architects; Ahrends, Burton & Koralek, 1964.
This building when visited by me as a student in 1967 left a lasting impression and I was unable to get it out of my mind. I knew it was listed but I also heard that it was no longer owned but the church and has changed its function which can often create a mismatch and spell disaster for the original building.
It was designed as residential accommodation with 35 study bedrooms and three small flats for tutors and a caretaker’s flat to make the college fully residential.
The client gave the architects considerable freedom in developing the distinct design which has now become a residential home for the elderly. The original design concept was based on a circulation route between an existing nearby chapel, the new building and an old existing residential building. Some of these circulation spaces had to be enclosed for the new frail users but the integrity of original design is still proving strong enough not only to accept the change of use but I am informed is highly popular with a long list of tenants waiting for a place to move in. The old library with beautiful roof lights has made a wonderful dining/sitting area. The building now sits among new housing and other development and has lost its dominance over an open landscape with its bold forms and the mature tree. The new rather ‘flowery’ approach to landscape no doubt appeals to the users of the building and once again the old sombre looking building seems to sit there like a contented grandparent with colourful toys belonging to the grandchildren in its lap.
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Exploring the curves, reflections, and textures of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao — where architecture becomes art. ✨ #GuggenheimBilbao #ArchitecturePhotography #FrankGehry #ModernArchitecture
Durham, NC USA - The building opened its doors in 1973 as corporate headquarters for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. Over the years, it has been recognized for its unique design and was featured in the New York Times Magazine, Time and Newsweek. It was also part of a design exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
One of the 5 Towers of 'The Barcode Development'
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