Three Favoured Projects

Chateau de Chenonceau

Chateau de chenonceau is one of the finest examples of French Renaissance Architecture. The Chateau was built between 1515-1576 in the Loire Valley

It is an example of a good architect utilising the natural surroundings as a part of the architecture. The large rectangular Chateau stands on piles over the river cher, which creates a vast mirror image in the water. This Chateau depicts how important the connection between a site and a building is. 

Tate Modern

The Tate Modern, London was originally a Power Station which was built between 1947-1963 and closed in 1981. In the mid 1990's it was refurbished as the Tate Modern by Herzog and de Meuron. This is an example of Industrial Architecture with a modern twist.

The Architects have enhanced the original structure rather then demising it. It is a good example of adaptive reuse.

Gasometer

Gasometer in Vienna is a good example of adaptive reuse. Originally four gas tanks which were built between 1896-1899, they shut down in 1984 and were not used for a number of years.

In 1995 they were remodelled by four different architects Jean Nouvel, Coop Himmelblau, Manfred Wehdorn and Wilhelm Holzbauer. They were completed in 2001, each 'tank' was remodelled as a mixed use space including apartments, offices, entertainment and shopping.

After reflecting on my World View of Architecture and the comments received from Russell I have developed my main frame to be 'Adaptive Reuse' rather then it being purely based upon the Landscape.