The Jewish Museum in Berlin was designed by Daniel Libeskind and constructed between 1992-1999. The museum's design uses three axes - the Axis of Continuity, Axis of Exile, and Axis of Death - to represent and explore the German-Jewish history through the visitor's journey. The zigzagging structure is derived from a dislocated Star of David symbol and features voids that symbolize the continuous suffering of the Jewish people.
The UNESCO initiative aims to safeguard Hassan Fathy's New Gourna Village in Egypt, an outstanding example of sustainable architecture. UNESCO conducted several missions to assess the village's condition and plan conservation efforts. These included physical and socio-economic surveys to document the village and inform a future master plan. UNESCO also established scientific and honorary committees to provide guidance and established partnerships with organizations like the World Monuments Fund to support the project. The goal is to restore the village, promote sustainable architecture, and establish an international center dedicated to Hassan Fathy's work.
Connaught Place is a large financial and commercial center in Delhi developed in the 1930s based on European architectural styles. It was designed with a circular central area surrounded by seven radial roads. Originally intended for commercial and residential use, it is now solely commercial and a major attraction in Delhi hosting many public buildings, shops, and offices.
I.M. Pei is a renowned Chinese-American architect born in 1917 who studied and worked in the United States. After starting his own firm in 1955, Pei designed many famous structures including the Kennedy Library, Louvre Pyramid, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Pei's designs are known for their geometric shapes and use of glass, steel, and concrete. Some of his most notable works are the Louvre Pyramid, the Bank of China Tower, and the Miho Museum, which is built into and underground a mountain in Japan. Pei continues designing well into his 90s and has received many honors for his influential modernist works.
Oscar niemeyer - Design philosophies and projectsBimenpreet Kaur
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Oscar Niemeyer was a Brazilian architect born in 1907 who is considered a pioneer of modern architecture. He graduated from university in Rio de Janeiro in 1934 and joined a team collaborating with Le Corbusier. Some of Niemeyer's most notable works include the Cathedral of Brasilia built in 1960, known for its curved hyperboloid structure, and the National Congress of Brasilia from 1956-1958 which reflected the influence of Le Corbusier. Niemeyer was also famous for the Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum built in 1996, with its iconic saucer-shaped structure providing panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro.
Richard Meier is an American architect known for his rationalist and minimalist buildings that prominently feature the color white. Some of his most notable works include the Jubilee Church in Rome, which uses a self-cleaning material and features soaring sails, and the Athenaeum in New Harmony, intended as a community center. Meier's works are influenced by architects like Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Frank Lloyd Wright, incorporating simple forms, naturally lit interiors, and circulation elements like ramps. He is considered a leading proponent of "white architecture."
The Unit辿 d'Habitation in Marseille, France was Le Corbusier's first large-scale housing project completed in 1952. It consisted of 337 apartments spread across 18 floors designed with communal spaces like shops and a roof garden to encourage social interaction. The building used reinforced concrete and employed Le Corbusier's modular system to ensure proper human scale. It was an early example of high-density housing that influenced the Brutalist style through its use of exposed concrete construction.
Louis I. Kahn (1901-1974) was an influential American architect known for his monumental buildings and innovative use of materials like brick and concrete. His major works include the Salk Institute, Kimbell Art Museum, and the National Assembly of Bangladesh, characterized by their strong formality and integration with natural light and water. Kahn's designs emphasize human scale and the distinction between spaces, leaving a lasting impact on architectural philosophy and education.
CCTV Building, A Structural Design OverviewPeter Bach
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This document provides an overview of the structural design of the new China Central Television (CCTV) headquarters in Beijing, emphasizing its innovative architectural features and construction challenges. Key elements include its diagrid framing system, seismic stability considerations, and plans for creating an engaging urban environment as part of the 2008 Olympics. Completed by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), the building aims to be an iconic structure and has faced numerous engineering challenges to ensure its stability and functionality.
The document discusses the expansion of the Milwaukee Art Museum through the addition of the Quadracci Pavilion designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. It provides background on the increasing attendance at the museum that prompted the expansion. Calatrava's design featured a large pavilion with a glass reception hall and movable sunscreen. Details are given on the structural elements like the foundation, pavilion, bridges, and sunscreen. Floor plans and diagrams illustrate the layout and load transfer through the building. The expansion has been praised for achieving Calatrava's vision of a glowing lantern on the lakefront through its architectural and structural design.
Renzo Piano is an Italian architect known for high-tech and sustainable designs that integrate with nature. Some of his most notable works include the Centre Pompidou in Paris, known for its "inside-out" design that features exposed colored pipes on the exterior. He also designed the Paul Klee Center in Germany, which takes the form of three grass-covered hills housing different functions. Additionally, Piano designed the Tjibaou Cultural Center in New Caledonia, which evokes traditional Kanak huts through its wooden structure and comb-like shape. Piano's designs aim to be solidly constructed using excellent materials and take advantage of the surrounding topography and natural environment.
Rem Koolhaas is a renowned Dutch architect and founder of OMA, known for visionary projects that push architectural boundaries. Some of his notable works include the Netherlands Embassy in Berlin, Seattle Central Library, and the controversial CCTV headquarters in Beijing, which features a dramatic looped form suspended between two leaning towers. Koolhaas aims to find new synergies between architecture and culture through experimental designs that interrogate functions and embrace contradictions. While pioneering, his radical forms are not without criticism for disregarding aesthetics and cultural context.
The document discusses the architectural style of Brutalism. It provides details on the origins and key characteristics of Brutalism, noting its emphasis on raw concrete and modular elements. Several prominent Brutalist architects and notable buildings in the style are mentioned, such as the Hunstanton School and Balfron Tower. The document also summarizes the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in Bangladesh, a legislative building designed by Louis Kahn in the Brutalist style, describing its layout and use of concrete, marble, and daylight.
Zaha Hadid was known for her revolutionary designs that defied gravity and featured asymmetrical, fragmented shapes. Her first built project, the Vitra Fire Station, featured irregular concrete planes that appeared to slide past each other. Within, lines of light directed precise movement through curved and compressed ceilings and floors. Her MAXXI museum in Rome responded to existing industrial buildings on site, absorbing the landscape and intensifying surrounding space with fluid, sinuous galleries flowing between interior and exterior. Hadid's designs featured complex, varied spaces offering constantly changing views.
Richard Meier is an American architect born in 1934 in New Jersey. He earned his architecture degree from Cornell in 1957. Some of his notable early works include a house for his parents in 1965 and the Smith House in 1967. He began designing larger projects in the 1970s, like the Bronx Developmental Center. Meier received the Pritzker Prize in 1984 for his contributions to architecture. His most famous work is the Getty Center in Los Angeles, which took 13 years to complete. Meier's architecture is characterized by its use of form, light, and materials like concrete and glass. He continues to design projects around the world today.
Martha Schwartz is an American landscape architect known for her colorful, sculptural designs. The document summarizes several of her projects including Fengming Mountain Park in Chongqing, China, which features a series of mountain-shaped structures connected by zigzag paths to guide visitors down the slope. It also discusses her work redeveloping Place de la R辿publique in Paris and the Beiqijia Technology Business District in Beijing, a 60-hectare mixed-use development focused on sustainability that incorporates landscaped zones, gardens, and a central park.
Robert Venturi was a prominent American architect known for coining the phrase "Less is a bore" and helping redirect architecture away from modernism. Some of his notable works include the Vanna Venturi House built in 1962-1964, which featured an asymmetrical facade and centralized chimney. He also designed Freedom Plaza in Washington D.C. in 1980, which uses stonework and inlaid designs and is raised above street level.
Frank Lloyd Wright was an American architect born in 1867 who is considered one of the greatest architects of all time. He developed an organic style of architecture that aimed to harmonize structures with humanity and nature. Some of his most important works included Prairie style homes with low horizontal forms blending into the landscape, and public buildings like the Larkin Administration Building which pioneered innovations like air conditioning and suspended toilets. His Unity Temple, built in 1906, is considered one of his masterworks and one of the first modern buildings for its consolidation of aesthetic intent and structure through reinforced concrete. Wright designed over 1,000 structures in his career which demonstrated his mastery of form and integration of buildings with their surroundings.
Aldo Rossi and The Architecture of the Cityhollan12
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Aldo Rossi's 'The Architecture of the City' critiques functionalism and modernism, advocating for understanding cities through history, memory, and the permanence of form. It emphasizes the significance of autonomous monuments and collective memory in urban design, positioning architecture as a bridge between memory and society. Rossi's works illustrate that cities evolve over time, retaining their identity through adaptable forms and recognizable types.
The document discusses the Chicago School of Architecture, highlighting its historical significance and prominent figures such as architect Louis Sullivan. It details the evolution of architecture in Chicago, including the initial Chicago School and the later modernist Second Chicago School, emphasizing innovations like steel-frame construction and various window designs. Notable structures, architectural features, and influences from other styles are also examined.
The document provides details about the design of a performing arts academy located in Goa, India. It is situated along the banks of the Mandovi River with green areas and a military hospital nearby. The site has various performance and gathering spaces like an outdoor amphitheater that seats 2000, a mini theater, blackbox theater, preview theater, auditorium, meeting rooms, cafeteria, art gallery, classrooms, and administrative offices spread across different floors and zones. The layout and circulation routes are designed to separate public, performance, and private areas while maintaining connectivity. Acoustics, lighting, universal access, and sustainability features are integrated throughout the building.
The document provides details about the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) located in Mumbai, India. It was established in 1959 and designed by architects Philip Johnson and Patel Batliwala. The center has multiple theaters including the 1010-seat Tata Theater, which opened in 1982 and was designed with special acoustic treatments in the walls and ceiling to evenly distribute sound. It also has areas for performances, administration, teaching, galleries, and amenities.
Achyut Kanvinde was an Indian architect born in 1916 who made significant contributions to architecture in India. Some of his major works included the IIT Kanpur campus built from 1961-1965 and the Doodhsagar Dairy complex in Gujarat from 1973. Kanvinde was influenced by modernist architects like Claude Batley and Walter Gropius. He emphasized functionalism, modern architecture, and regionalism in his designs. Notable features of his works included exposed concrete structure, use of local materials like brick, and optimizing building functions. Kanvinde received several prestigious awards over his career and made lasting contributions to institutional and industrial architecture in India.
Martha Schwartz is an American landscape architect known for her innovative and controversial designs that often feature bright colors, sharp lines, and artificial structures rather than traditional plants and water features. Some of her major projects include the Dublin Ducklands in Ireland, the Children's Discovery Center in Damascus, Syria, and the Leamouth Peninsula in London. She founded Martha Schwartz Partners (MSP), a leading international landscape architecture firm known for activating urban spaces. MSP has worked on projects ranging from parks and civic spaces to corporate campuses and large-scale master plans.
Hafeez Contractor, born on June 19, 1950, in Mumbai, is a notable architect with a career spanning several decades, starting from his early days in 1968. His firm, established in 1982, has grown to over 350 employees, known for incorporating extensive glass and metallic panels in designs like Lake Castle and the Textile Laboratory and Research Centre, reflecting both modern aesthetics and India's rich cultural heritage. In addition to residential projects, he is recognized for the DLF Gateway Tower and The Aralias, merging innovative architectural concepts with functional designs that cater to urban needs.
This document provides biographical and professional information on British architect Richard Rogers. It discusses his educational background and the founding of his firm Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. It highlights some of Rogers' most notable works and awards, including the Centre Georges Pompidou, Lloyd's building, and Millennium Dome. The document also summarizes Rogers' design philosophy which focuses on legibility, transparency, and creating compact, socially integrated cities. It then provides detailed descriptions and images of the innovative Lloyd's building in London and the massive Millennium Dome structure.
The Villa Savoye was designed by architect Le Corbusier and built between 1929-1931 in Paris, France. It was built for the Savoye family and demonstrates Le Corbusier's five points of modern architecture through its use of pilotis, a flat roof terrace, an open floor plan, ribbon windows, and a free facade. The three-level, 5,100 square foot home has separate circulation routes for residents/visitors and servants, with the ground floor intended for services and the upper floors containing bedrooms, bathrooms, a kitchen and living areas.
The Jewish Museum in Berlin was built between 1993-1998 on the site of the former Kollegienhaus, which previously housed the Jewish Museum. An international competition was held in 1989 to design the new museum dedicated to Jewish history. Daniel Libeskind's radical zigzag design, nicknamed 'Blitz', was selected. The empty museum was completed in 1999 and attracted over 350,000 visitors before opening in 2001. Libeskind's design uses voids and sharp angles to represent the violence and rupture in German-Jewish history.
Digital transformation at_jewish_museum_berlin_#wam15Dr. Mirjam Wenzel
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The presentation outlines the Jewish Museum Berlin's online strategy for 2013-2017, detailing steps for the digital transformation of the museum, including audience research, social media engagement, and implementation phases. Key objectives include improving user experience, fostering online communities, and presenting a diverse array of Jewish cultural heritage. The museum aims to establish itself as an excellence center for the study and dissemination of Jewish history in digital formats.
Louis I. Kahn (1901-1974) was an influential American architect known for his monumental buildings and innovative use of materials like brick and concrete. His major works include the Salk Institute, Kimbell Art Museum, and the National Assembly of Bangladesh, characterized by their strong formality and integration with natural light and water. Kahn's designs emphasize human scale and the distinction between spaces, leaving a lasting impact on architectural philosophy and education.
CCTV Building, A Structural Design OverviewPeter Bach
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This document provides an overview of the structural design of the new China Central Television (CCTV) headquarters in Beijing, emphasizing its innovative architectural features and construction challenges. Key elements include its diagrid framing system, seismic stability considerations, and plans for creating an engaging urban environment as part of the 2008 Olympics. Completed by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), the building aims to be an iconic structure and has faced numerous engineering challenges to ensure its stability and functionality.
The document discusses the expansion of the Milwaukee Art Museum through the addition of the Quadracci Pavilion designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. It provides background on the increasing attendance at the museum that prompted the expansion. Calatrava's design featured a large pavilion with a glass reception hall and movable sunscreen. Details are given on the structural elements like the foundation, pavilion, bridges, and sunscreen. Floor plans and diagrams illustrate the layout and load transfer through the building. The expansion has been praised for achieving Calatrava's vision of a glowing lantern on the lakefront through its architectural and structural design.
Renzo Piano is an Italian architect known for high-tech and sustainable designs that integrate with nature. Some of his most notable works include the Centre Pompidou in Paris, known for its "inside-out" design that features exposed colored pipes on the exterior. He also designed the Paul Klee Center in Germany, which takes the form of three grass-covered hills housing different functions. Additionally, Piano designed the Tjibaou Cultural Center in New Caledonia, which evokes traditional Kanak huts through its wooden structure and comb-like shape. Piano's designs aim to be solidly constructed using excellent materials and take advantage of the surrounding topography and natural environment.
Rem Koolhaas is a renowned Dutch architect and founder of OMA, known for visionary projects that push architectural boundaries. Some of his notable works include the Netherlands Embassy in Berlin, Seattle Central Library, and the controversial CCTV headquarters in Beijing, which features a dramatic looped form suspended between two leaning towers. Koolhaas aims to find new synergies between architecture and culture through experimental designs that interrogate functions and embrace contradictions. While pioneering, his radical forms are not without criticism for disregarding aesthetics and cultural context.
The document discusses the architectural style of Brutalism. It provides details on the origins and key characteristics of Brutalism, noting its emphasis on raw concrete and modular elements. Several prominent Brutalist architects and notable buildings in the style are mentioned, such as the Hunstanton School and Balfron Tower. The document also summarizes the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in Bangladesh, a legislative building designed by Louis Kahn in the Brutalist style, describing its layout and use of concrete, marble, and daylight.
Zaha Hadid was known for her revolutionary designs that defied gravity and featured asymmetrical, fragmented shapes. Her first built project, the Vitra Fire Station, featured irregular concrete planes that appeared to slide past each other. Within, lines of light directed precise movement through curved and compressed ceilings and floors. Her MAXXI museum in Rome responded to existing industrial buildings on site, absorbing the landscape and intensifying surrounding space with fluid, sinuous galleries flowing between interior and exterior. Hadid's designs featured complex, varied spaces offering constantly changing views.
Richard Meier is an American architect born in 1934 in New Jersey. He earned his architecture degree from Cornell in 1957. Some of his notable early works include a house for his parents in 1965 and the Smith House in 1967. He began designing larger projects in the 1970s, like the Bronx Developmental Center. Meier received the Pritzker Prize in 1984 for his contributions to architecture. His most famous work is the Getty Center in Los Angeles, which took 13 years to complete. Meier's architecture is characterized by its use of form, light, and materials like concrete and glass. He continues to design projects around the world today.
Martha Schwartz is an American landscape architect known for her colorful, sculptural designs. The document summarizes several of her projects including Fengming Mountain Park in Chongqing, China, which features a series of mountain-shaped structures connected by zigzag paths to guide visitors down the slope. It also discusses her work redeveloping Place de la R辿publique in Paris and the Beiqijia Technology Business District in Beijing, a 60-hectare mixed-use development focused on sustainability that incorporates landscaped zones, gardens, and a central park.
Robert Venturi was a prominent American architect known for coining the phrase "Less is a bore" and helping redirect architecture away from modernism. Some of his notable works include the Vanna Venturi House built in 1962-1964, which featured an asymmetrical facade and centralized chimney. He also designed Freedom Plaza in Washington D.C. in 1980, which uses stonework and inlaid designs and is raised above street level.
Frank Lloyd Wright was an American architect born in 1867 who is considered one of the greatest architects of all time. He developed an organic style of architecture that aimed to harmonize structures with humanity and nature. Some of his most important works included Prairie style homes with low horizontal forms blending into the landscape, and public buildings like the Larkin Administration Building which pioneered innovations like air conditioning and suspended toilets. His Unity Temple, built in 1906, is considered one of his masterworks and one of the first modern buildings for its consolidation of aesthetic intent and structure through reinforced concrete. Wright designed over 1,000 structures in his career which demonstrated his mastery of form and integration of buildings with their surroundings.
Aldo Rossi and The Architecture of the Cityhollan12
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Aldo Rossi's 'The Architecture of the City' critiques functionalism and modernism, advocating for understanding cities through history, memory, and the permanence of form. It emphasizes the significance of autonomous monuments and collective memory in urban design, positioning architecture as a bridge between memory and society. Rossi's works illustrate that cities evolve over time, retaining their identity through adaptable forms and recognizable types.
The document discusses the Chicago School of Architecture, highlighting its historical significance and prominent figures such as architect Louis Sullivan. It details the evolution of architecture in Chicago, including the initial Chicago School and the later modernist Second Chicago School, emphasizing innovations like steel-frame construction and various window designs. Notable structures, architectural features, and influences from other styles are also examined.
The document provides details about the design of a performing arts academy located in Goa, India. It is situated along the banks of the Mandovi River with green areas and a military hospital nearby. The site has various performance and gathering spaces like an outdoor amphitheater that seats 2000, a mini theater, blackbox theater, preview theater, auditorium, meeting rooms, cafeteria, art gallery, classrooms, and administrative offices spread across different floors and zones. The layout and circulation routes are designed to separate public, performance, and private areas while maintaining connectivity. Acoustics, lighting, universal access, and sustainability features are integrated throughout the building.
The document provides details about the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) located in Mumbai, India. It was established in 1959 and designed by architects Philip Johnson and Patel Batliwala. The center has multiple theaters including the 1010-seat Tata Theater, which opened in 1982 and was designed with special acoustic treatments in the walls and ceiling to evenly distribute sound. It also has areas for performances, administration, teaching, galleries, and amenities.
Achyut Kanvinde was an Indian architect born in 1916 who made significant contributions to architecture in India. Some of his major works included the IIT Kanpur campus built from 1961-1965 and the Doodhsagar Dairy complex in Gujarat from 1973. Kanvinde was influenced by modernist architects like Claude Batley and Walter Gropius. He emphasized functionalism, modern architecture, and regionalism in his designs. Notable features of his works included exposed concrete structure, use of local materials like brick, and optimizing building functions. Kanvinde received several prestigious awards over his career and made lasting contributions to institutional and industrial architecture in India.
Martha Schwartz is an American landscape architect known for her innovative and controversial designs that often feature bright colors, sharp lines, and artificial structures rather than traditional plants and water features. Some of her major projects include the Dublin Ducklands in Ireland, the Children's Discovery Center in Damascus, Syria, and the Leamouth Peninsula in London. She founded Martha Schwartz Partners (MSP), a leading international landscape architecture firm known for activating urban spaces. MSP has worked on projects ranging from parks and civic spaces to corporate campuses and large-scale master plans.
Hafeez Contractor, born on June 19, 1950, in Mumbai, is a notable architect with a career spanning several decades, starting from his early days in 1968. His firm, established in 1982, has grown to over 350 employees, known for incorporating extensive glass and metallic panels in designs like Lake Castle and the Textile Laboratory and Research Centre, reflecting both modern aesthetics and India's rich cultural heritage. In addition to residential projects, he is recognized for the DLF Gateway Tower and The Aralias, merging innovative architectural concepts with functional designs that cater to urban needs.
This document provides biographical and professional information on British architect Richard Rogers. It discusses his educational background and the founding of his firm Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. It highlights some of Rogers' most notable works and awards, including the Centre Georges Pompidou, Lloyd's building, and Millennium Dome. The document also summarizes Rogers' design philosophy which focuses on legibility, transparency, and creating compact, socially integrated cities. It then provides detailed descriptions and images of the innovative Lloyd's building in London and the massive Millennium Dome structure.
The Villa Savoye was designed by architect Le Corbusier and built between 1929-1931 in Paris, France. It was built for the Savoye family and demonstrates Le Corbusier's five points of modern architecture through its use of pilotis, a flat roof terrace, an open floor plan, ribbon windows, and a free facade. The three-level, 5,100 square foot home has separate circulation routes for residents/visitors and servants, with the ground floor intended for services and the upper floors containing bedrooms, bathrooms, a kitchen and living areas.
The Jewish Museum in Berlin was built between 1993-1998 on the site of the former Kollegienhaus, which previously housed the Jewish Museum. An international competition was held in 1989 to design the new museum dedicated to Jewish history. Daniel Libeskind's radical zigzag design, nicknamed 'Blitz', was selected. The empty museum was completed in 1999 and attracted over 350,000 visitors before opening in 2001. Libeskind's design uses voids and sharp angles to represent the violence and rupture in German-Jewish history.
Digital transformation at_jewish_museum_berlin_#wam15Dr. Mirjam Wenzel
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The presentation outlines the Jewish Museum Berlin's online strategy for 2013-2017, detailing steps for the digital transformation of the museum, including audience research, social media engagement, and implementation phases. Key objectives include improving user experience, fostering online communities, and presenting a diverse array of Jewish cultural heritage. The museum aims to establish itself as an excellence center for the study and dissemination of Jewish history in digital formats.
This document lists various topics related to Jewish history and culture including Torah, medieval computing tables, the zodiac symbol on old Jewish hats, backpacks used by medieval Jewish traders, 19th century medicine, and early magazines.
Daniel Libeskind-Tourism and Architecture - KeynoteOscar4B
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The document lists the names of various museums and memorial sites located around the world, including the Jewish Museum Berlin in Germany, the Grand Canal Theatre in Dublin, Ireland, the MGM Mirage CityCenter in Las Vegas, USA, the Military History Museum in Dresden, Germany, Reflections at Keppel Bay in Singapore, the Denver Art Museum in Denver, USA, and the Ground Zero Memorial in New York City, USA.
This document outlines the key considerations for museum space program planning as related to building needs, aimed at initiating dialogue with architects unfamiliar with the process. It highlights factors such as intended audiences, exhibition philosophy, staff requirements, and the integration of outside spaces in museum design. The content serves as a starting point for understanding the narrative-based architectural program planning in museums undergoing physical changes.
The document provides an overview of notable museums and cultural centers in Madhya Pradesh, India, including the State Museum, Bharat Bhavan, and the Regional Science Center. Highlights include rich collections of prehistoric artifacts, diverse art forms, and modern architectural design aimed at enhancing visitor experience. These institutions contribute to the cultural heritage, tourism potential, and economic development of the region.
MA Museum Studies Critical Perspectives EssayAllison Kopplin
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This document discusses the Jewish Museum Berlin, which houses the difficult history of German Jews. It explores how architect Daniel Libeskind designed the museum building to confront rather than ignore the philosophical questions left by this emotional history. Libeskind's design embodies these difficult issues through its configuration of walls and spaces. While challenging to narrate this history, the museum's architecture may fulfill the role of "exhibiting the unexhibitable" and occupying gaps that objects and text cannot.
The Salar Jung Museum was established in 1951 to house the extensive art collection acquired by Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, known as Salar Jung III. It was initially administered by a committee but was later taken over by the Indian government and declared an institution of national importance. The museum contains over 13,000 objects from India, the Middle East, East Asia, and Europe across 38 galleries, showcasing sculptures, paintings, textiles, manuscripts, and more from various cultures throughout history.
The document discusses several aspects of ancient cultures, providing details on artifacts from the Phoenicians like a clay mask and descriptions of Phoenician ships called biremes; religious structures from various cultures are also examined, such as the second Jewish temple and Sumerian ziggurats.
Daniel Libeskind is an internationally renowned architect known for his deconstructivist designs. Three of his major projects are summarized:
1) The Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre in Hong Kong features a crystalline nine-story building with asymmetrical windows and intersecting light bands to accommodate research laboratories and classrooms.
2) The Jewish Museum in Berlin consists of two buildings - an old baroque building and a new deconstructivist-style building connected by an underground passage. The new building's design incorporates the Holocaust into the city's history through its slanted corridors and voids.
3) The Frederic C. Hamilton Building of the Denver Art Museum addition features sharp geometric volumes inspired by the Rocky Mountains
Museum architecture focuses on designing buildings that safeguard historical, scientific, or artistic objects while facilitating public access. Key preservation challenges include managing light exposure, temperature, humidity, and preventing pest damage, as well as shielding objects from human contact and air pollutants. Effective museum architecture creates a secure and climate-controlled environment for artifacts while ensuring visitor comfort and engagement.
The document is a project report submitted for a Master's degree in Architecture at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, focusing on the design of an iconic museum that reflects the history, present, and future of Chennai. It explores the influence of architectural space on visitor experiences in museums, emphasizing the importance of spatial design in enhancing the educational and emotional impact of exhibits. The dissertation includes detailed analysis of museum planning, design elements, and case studies of various museums to support its objectives.
The Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh, designed by Le Corbusier, opened in 1968 and houses a significant collection of Gandhara sculptures. Originating from a partition-related division of artifacts in 1948, the museum aims to educate the public through art while preserving its collection. Key design considerations for museums include effective lighting, circulation space, and the presentation of exhibits to ensure a meaningful visitor experience.
Frank Gehry is known as a deconstructivist architect. His early works in Los Angeles explored non-traditional forms and materials. A turning point was the Santa Monica Place mall, where he designed the interior first before constructing the exterior as a "huge sign." His later Lewis Building used digital tools to evolve radically between 1997-2000, incorporating traces of his past projects. Some of Gehry's most famous buildings include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The document outlines the rich history, culture, and cuisine of Hyderabad, established in 1591 by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah. It highlights traditional cooking methods like 'dum' cooking and famous dishes such as Hyderabadi biryani and haleem, alongside significant heritage sites like Golconda Fort and Falaknuma Palace. Additionally, it discusses the cosmopolitan culture of Hyderabad, celebrating festivals and the renowned Irani chai, as well as the city's distinction as a major center for pearl drilling.
The document provides information on several Islamic architectural sites. It discusses the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, built in the late 7th century over the site where Muhammad is believed to have ascended to heaven. It then summarizes details about the Great Mosque of Cordoba, the Registan complex in Samarqand, and several other mosques throughout the Islamic world, including their architectural features, historical significance, and artistic elements like tilework. The document showcases the rich architectural heritage of Islamic religious structures.
1) Design Ventura is a design and enterprise project run by the Design Museum in partnership with Deutsche Bank that has engaged over 10,000 young people since 2010.
2) It challenges school students aged 13-16 to answer a live design brief set by a leading designer and provides experience of the design industry through workshops at the Design Museum and in schools.
3) An evaluation found it increased students' creative skills and confidence, and 84% of teachers wanted to participate again due to the value of working on a real design brief.
This document summarizes T.S. Eliot's essay "Tradition and the Individual Talent". The essay is divided into three parts: Eliot's concept of tradition, his theory of the impersonality of poetry, and a conclusion. Eliot argues that a poet must be steeped in tradition through painstaking study in order to create new works of art. A poet surrenders their personality and emotions to tradition, acting as a medium for their fusion. Their work is then judged based on how it compares and contributes to the ongoing tradition, rather than as an expression of personal feelings or experiences.
Organizational culture is defined as shared perceptions held by members of an organization and can include subcultures within departments. Origins of culture include founders' values, the external environment, and the nature of work. Typical American culture is quick decision-making, individual contribution linked to goals, focus on ROI, and work-life balance. Typical Japanese culture emphasizes consensus decision-making, group contribution, process over just ROI, and priority of work over personal life. Theory Z proposes long-term employment, consensus decision-making, individual recognition, and holistic employee concern can improve performance. Culture is communicated through stories, rituals, symbols, values, and assumptions and shapes acceptable behavior and decision-making.
Theory of Architecture & Urbanism Part 2Daniel Yap
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This document summarizes a student's research project analyzing the architecture in Bangsar, Malaysia. The student examines how three external factors - climate, human activity/economy, and surrounding context - influenced building design in the area. Vernacular architecture styles are common, using features like five-foot pathways and balconies to address the hot climate. Building functions and forms vary depending on the activities they support. Skyscrapers are concentrated in some areas, while shop houses and common houses predominate near the research site due to surrounding context. The student also evaluates theorist Leon Krier's perspective on ideal building heights and styles.
Daniel Yap Chung Kiat 0309100, Christiody 0304191, Chin Pui Man 0310331, Cheang Eileen 1006A77249, Chew Wen Lin 1007C10646, Alex Wong Kai Tze 0303328 modeled the O2 Arena in London. They analyzed the actual building materials, load distribution, and construction process. They experimented with different modeling methods and materials before completing a final scaled model of the unique fabric dome structure of the O2 Arena.
1) The students were tasked with constructing a skeletal structure model to demonstrate their understanding of how structures withstand forces.
2) Through testing different designs and materials, they improved their initial design which failed at 30kg by adding inwardly bent columns and A-bracing to better distribute forces.
3) Their final optimized design successfully held over 100kg before toppling, demonstrating their learning about structural engineering principles.
The document provides a case study on the passive design strategies used in The Pinnacle building in Bandar Sunway, Malaysia. It identifies two key passive designs: 1) Horizontal brise soleil shading system that provides shading from direct sunlight while also acting as a light shelf to reflect sunlight into indoor spaces, and 2) Use of low-E double glazing high-performance glass that helps maintain thermal comfort inside while minimizing heat gain. The case study examines the building location and climate, as well as provides details on the passive features, floor plans, and conclusions on how these strategies help promote energy efficiency and a green building design.
This case study analyzes the passive design strategies used in the Solaris building in Singapore. Some key passive designs utilized include a spiral ramp design with deep overhangs for shading, naturally ventilated atrium spaces, skylights that act as smoke vents, rainwater harvesting, a climate responsive facade with sun shading louvers, extensive planted areas on the ramp and roof gardens, and planter boxes designed for the ramp's steep incline. The building achieves a 36% reduction in energy usage compared to other local buildings and exceeds the original landscaped area by 113%.
This document provides details on the construction process of building foundations. It discusses the different types of foundation systems, including shallow foundations and deep foundations. The process on site involves excavating the soil to create molds, installing steel reinforcement bars, and pouring concrete to form the foundation. Foundations are the lowest and most important part of the building, as they are designed to support and transmit the building loads safely into the ground.
The Royal Klang Club was founded in 1901 as a recreation center for British colonists in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. The original clubhouse was a wooden structure but a new clubhouse was built in 1910 featuring a hall, dining room, bar, and guest rooms. Over time, additional facilities like tennis courts, a swimming pool, and Smuggler's Inn dining area were added. Though initially restricted to Europeans, the club began admitting Malaysian members after independence. The architecture of the clubhouse incorporates elements of British colonial, Malay traditional, and Kerala styles, such as the extended gabled roof providing shade. Today it remains a social hub for the Klang community.
This document provides a site analysis for Pantai Kerachut in Penang National Park, Malaysia. It includes location plans, site plans, contour maps, sections, and analysis of circulation, climate, landscape, and vegetation. The site features a meromictic lake that has different water layers and allows sea water in but not out. Vegetation includes casuarina trees, red mangroves, pitcher plants, and medicinal herbs. Sections show the complex terrain and slopes surrounding the site. Circulation maps indicate paths, areas of activity, and frequencies of use. Climate data includes temperature, humidity, precipitation, winds, and the seasonal lake cycle.
The document discusses the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It was designed in the Palladian style by architects including Aston Webb in the late 19th century. The museum houses over 4.5 million objects from its founding in 1857 and serves as both an artwork collection and place of education and research in design and art. It reflects the spirit of its time through its Palladian architecture and emphasis on arts education.
This document provides a comparative research report on two Bak Kut Teh restaurants - Li Yuen Bak Kut Teh and Chao Kiat Bak Kut Teh located in Klang, Malaysia. It finds similarities between the two restaurants such as both having been in business for over 25 years and serving customers ranging from ages 4 to 70. Differences are also noted, including the owners' names and ages. The report compares various aspects of the two restaurants.
The document compares and contrasts two art pieces: "Hujan di Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur" by Raja Azhar Idris and "Sam Pek Eng Tai" by Datuk Mohd Nor Khalid. "Hujan di Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur" is an oil painting that depicts a rainy day traffic jam in Kuala Lumpur from the perspective of a car. "Sam Pek Eng Tai" is a comic strip that tells a sorrowful love story between a Chinese couple through 11 panels. While the media and styles differ, both capture scenes and stories about Malaysian life and culture.
This document discusses and compares two reality television shows: Top Chef and The X Factor. Top Chef is an American competition show where chefs compete in cooking challenges to earn the title of Top Chef. The X Factor is a British singing competition where contestants audition and compete to earn a recording contract. Both shows follow a similar format of auditions, challenges, and a finale, but they differ in elements like genre, producers, broadcast channel, episode length, and prizes awarded. Overall, the document analyzes the similarities and differences between these two popular reality television competition shows.
The document is an introduction to a photography book capturing street food culture in Malaysia. It summarizes that the author Daniel Yap photographed the food preparation process and emotions of both vendors and customers to show how food represents the blending of Malaysia's diverse cultural heritage over generations. Some key images shown include night markets, Apam Balik being made, skewers and grilling at stalls on Alor Street, and customers enjoying dishes like muar chee, beef noodles, and grilled fish at Petaling Street.