3 Selected Buildings
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| 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, SANAA |
The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art,
Kanazawa is located in Japan. The
museum is located in the heart of Kanazawa and the aim of the building is in a
shape which keeps the overall appearance of the volume of the building. The building includes community gathering
spaces, such as lecture halls, library and children’s workshop.
Picture Link: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b2/21st_Century_Museum_of_Contemporary_Art,_Kanazawa011.jpg
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| Brazilian Museum of Sculpture |
The
Brazilian Museum of Sculpture, designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, The site is a
75,000 square foot triangular area. It’s located in São Paulo, Brazil. Instead
of creating a free-standing building, the museum and the landscape are treated
as a whole. Large concrete slabs create partly underground internal spaces and
also form an exterior plaza with water pools.
Picture Link: http://www.thecoolist.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Brazilian-Museum-of-Sculpture-by-Paolo-Mendes-da-Rocha-1.jpg
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| Sao Paulo Museum of contemporary Art |
The Sao Paulo Museum of Art is also located in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The main body is supported by two lateral beams over 74 meters freestanding
space. Its considered a landmark of the city and a main symbol of modern Brazilian
Architecture. The interior of the
building is quite spacious and the museum was inaugurated in 1968. It’s quite
amazing on how the beams hold up this 74 meter astonishing structure.
Picture Link: http://adayinbrazil.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/brazil-travel-museum-picture-sao-paulo-trip-tip-paulista.jpg
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