sheeats Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 The NY Times has a fascinating piece today on five new architectural landmarks that have been built / are being built in Beijing: In Changing Face of Beijing, a Look at the New China Make sure you check out the interactive graphic under the multimedia sidebar. The new CCTV building (by Rem Koolhaas) and the National Theatre (by Paul Andreu) are particularly amazing. I think I'm in love with the Theatre, with its moat and its location right in the heart of the city -- almost like a landlocked Sydney Opera House. The power of great architecture to transcend simple necessity and function and instead to transform and recreate a city, a country, and its people is quite evident in this piece. Makes you wish we took the same initiative here... A couple of shots of the Theatre thrown in for good measure: And the CCTV building: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojeaux131 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Ooh, weird. Especially the latter. I love it. Isn't there something in France similar? Two towers that merge at the top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 The power of great architecture to transcend simple necessity and function and instead to transform and recreate a city, a country, and its people is quite evident in this piece. Makes you wish we took the same initiative here... Nice buildings, but I don't see these helping China's rural poor much at all. It's the tale of two Chinas. The China currently on disply to the West is fab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Nice buildings, but I don't see these helping China's rural poor much at all. It's the tale of two Chinas.The China currently on disply to the West is fab.Oh, you're quite right; it's not helping at all, especially the poor. But it is changing the way that the outside world views China and the way that some Chinese view themselves in the context of a larger, global society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Cities have always demonstrated their importance with spectacular architecture. Were that Houston had that confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelvetJ Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 The jury is still out for me on the last photo but that theater is fantastic. I wish there were enough room in the Museum district for somthing like this on a similar style but on a much smaller scale.I also say that Houston no longer has the gutts to even consider such buildings. The late 70's early 80's without question, Houston would have considered pulling something like this off, but those days are gone. Nonconformity is a fighting word in current day Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 The jury is still out for me on the last photo but that theater is fantastic. I wish there were enough room in the Museum district for somthing like this on a similar style but on a much smaller scale.I also say that Houston no longer has the gutts to even consider such buildings. The late 70's early 80's without question, Houston would have considered pulling something like this off, but those days are gone. Nonconformity is a fighting word in current day Houston.Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I saw those on some show. Forget which one. I kinda like the Egg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Cities have always demonstrated their importance with spectacular architecture. Were that Houston had that confidence. For Civic structures, yes. But in the USA, people create buildings. It's not just Houston. Even when people have monety to burn you end up with something like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 For Civic structures, yes. But in the USA, people create buildings.I'm afraid I don't understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Even when people have monety to burn you end up with something like this:Everyone knows money doesn't buy good taste, but it's not just an issue of money. It is also civic pride, confidence, and a bit of arrogance. It's not just Houston.No, but I still think Houston is punching WAY below its weight architecturally. We put up buildings like the civil courts that frankly look like they belong in Des Moines or Sioux Falls. Look at what LA did with the Disney Hall and cathedral versus the Houston's Hobby center and cathedral. It's pretty sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelvetJ Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Ouch!OOOOOOO, yeah maybe I shouldn't have put it quite like that. I do have a tendency to say things then read them later and realize I could have used a bit more tact.Still, I could totally see a small scale version of that theater in Herman Park next to the reflecting pool. Or one of our museums with a expansion with a similar style. Believe it or not, I could even see it as a museum amongst the trees in The Woodlands. The more I look at it, particularly the night shot, the more I am really loving that Theater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartalek Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 The NY Times has a fascinating piece today on five new architectural landmarks that have been built / are being built in Beijing:In Changing Face of Beijing, a Look at the New China Make sure you check out the interactive graphic under the multimedia sidebar. The new CCTV building (by Rem Koolhaas) and the National Theatre (by Paul Andreu) are particularly amazing. I think I'm in love with the Theatre, with its moat and its location right in the heart of the city -- almost like a landlocked Sydney Opera House. The power of great architecture to transcend simple necessity and function and instead to transform and recreate a city, a country, and its people is quite evident in this piece. Makes you wish we took the same initiative here... A couple of shots of the Theatre thrown in for good measure: And the CCTV building: The NY Times has a fascinating piece today on five new architectural landmarks that have been built / are being built in Beijing:In Changing Face of Beijing, a Look at the New China Make sure you check out the interactive graphic under the multimedia sidebar. The new CCTV building (by Rem Koolhaas) and the National Theatre (by Paul Andreu) are particularly amazing. I think I'm in love with the Theatre, with its moat and its location right in the heart of the city -- almost like a landlocked Sydney Opera House. The power of great architecture to transcend simple necessity and function and instead to transform and recreate a city, a country, and its people is quite evident in this piece. Makes you wish we took the same initiative here... A couple of shots of the Theatre thrown in for good measure: And the CCTV building: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I just thought it was an intresting articel, and Building Whole article:http://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/20080720/wl_mcclatchy/2994196 BEIJING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I just thought it was an intresting articel, and BuildingWhole article:http://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/20080720/wl_mcclatchy/2994196 Kinda' makes me wonder on how long THAT design is going to last. I know this (among other) buildings are china's pet projects, but I don't have much confidence in the materials or workmanship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 well if a plane crashes; it can go towards the middle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Anyone know how tall this is? I really kind of like it, although it would take a lot to get to use the word "iconic". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 well if a plane crashes;it can go towards the middle I don't think it'll take that much. The stress loads on some of those beams. I also wonder the placement of those things since you know they can't be placed in a conventional form. Would stink if some of the offices have weird angles in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 well if a plane crashes;it can go towards the middle Hilarious. I like the one next door better. NPR had several comments from nearby neighbors and most hate it. I laugh when they call it a bird's nest. I get Vertigo just wondering or imagining what it will be like standing on the floor with no bottom? If on ground level can you see the people walking around above you? Scary but I give them credit for being sooooo innovative and "Bladerunner-ish". It is quite the feat! When will our city get one like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Should we merge with this existing thread?http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...showtopic=16785 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 topics combined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Story -http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSPEK19411020090209 So apparently one of Koolhaas' Beijing CCTV bldgs is currently burning to the ground... Photos -http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/artic...ame=newsOne#a=3 This one is burning.... Not this one next door... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Wow. Just... wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 looks like the title should be changed to four new architectural moments in beijing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Aftermath... http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/02/1...JING_index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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