Sunday, 31 July 2011

WK 2 - Zaha Hadid

Guangzhou Opera House
Main purpose being a Multi-Function Hall. This design evolved from the concept of a natural landscape and the interplay of architecture and nature. Particularly influenced by river valleys and the way they are transformed by erosion. Fold lines in landscape define territories and zones in the Opera House - which cuts dramatic interior and exterior canyons for circulation.

Maggie's Centre FIFE
Drop-in Cancer, which is linked to Victoria Hospital. Hadid suggests that this is a continuation of existing tree line and topography of the surrounding landscape. The centre acts as a transition between nature and the hospital. In conjunction with trees and natural foilage this acts as a prtective environment in star contrast with the Victoria Hospital.

JS Bach Chamber Music Hall
“The design enhances the multiplicity of Bach’s work through a coherent integration of formal and structural logic. A single continuous ribbon of fabric swirls around itself, creating layered spaces to cocoon the performers and audience with in an intimate fluid space.” said Hadid.

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