IMAGINE TOWER
•Download as PPT, PDF•
0 likes•168 views
The document provides information about the Imagine building built in 2008 in front of the PCM. It was designed by Spanish architect Carles Ferrater, who received his architecture degree from the School of Architecture of Barcelona in 1971 and his doctorate in 1987. Carles Ferrater has worked in his professional studio in Barcelona since 1971 designing other projects such as the Lyon Confluence Museum, Congres Palace in Castellón, Science Park of Granada, and buildings in Italy and Mexico.
Report
Share
Report
Share
Recommended
Tower Imagine(Carles Ferrater).
The document summarizes information about the Imagine building constructed in July 2008 in front of the PCM. It was designed by Spanish architect Carles Ferrater, who received his architecture degree from the School of Architecture of Barcelona in 1971 and his doctorate in 1987. He has worked in his professional studio in Barcelona since 1971.
Bostenaru Sibiu
The document discusses the architect Iannis Xenakis and his use of multimedia in architecture. It describes some of his major works from the 1950s onwards that incorporated multimedia elements, such as his Pavilion for the Philips exhibit of 1958 and the Polytopes exhibit at the 1967 Montreal World's Fair. It also discusses more recent projects in Italy, Germany, and Canada that have rediscovered and modernized Xenakis' approach of integrating architecture with multimedia elements and light installations.
Patrons
The document discusses four prominent families from the Renaissance in Florence - the Pazzi, Medici, Rucellai, and Albizzi families. It provides pictures and details about the chapels and palazzos commissioned by each family, including the Pazzi Chapel designed by Brunelleschi, the Palazzo de' Medici designed by Michelozzo, and the Palazzo Rucellai designed by Leon Battista Alberti. Unfortunately, no picture was found of the Albizzi house.
Michel Angelo and his works
Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect born in 1475 in Tuscany. He was one of five sons born to Ludovico di Buonarroti and worked in both Florence and Rome on major commissions including the Sistine Chapel. The Sistine Chapel, built between 1471-1484, is famous for its decoration by Michelangelo including frescoes completed in 1482 under the commission of Pope Sixtus IV. It remains one of the Vatican's most famous art treasures.
Quattrocento
The Quattrocento refers to the 15th century in Italy, which saw the beginning of the Renaissance. Many artists fled to Italian cities following the fall of Constantinople, bringing their skills and teaching techniques. Famous artists of the time included painters like Masaccio, Angelico and Botticelli, as well as sculptors like Donatello and architects like Brunelleschi.
Cinquecento
The architecture of the Cinquecento period is characterized by simplicity and harmony. The most important architect was Donato Bramante, whose works included St. Peter's Basilica and the Tempietto. Michelangelo originated Mannerism architecture, seeking his own interpretation of classical styles. Sculpture was dominated by Michelangelo, known for large-scale works capturing perfect facial expressions, such as the Pietà and David. In painting, Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo were the three geniuses of the High Renaissance in Florence, Rome, and Milan, with Michelangelo preferring sculpture but gaining fame for his Sistine Chapel frescoes.
PEINTRE DE LA REPRESSION by Thierry Geoffroy/ COLONEL
Thierry Geoffroy, known also as COLONEL, is a French artist living in Copenhagen who develops art formats. Some of his best known formats are EMERGENCY ROOM, BIENNALIST and CRITICAL RUN. His artworks are included in major international museum collections, and he has had solo and group exhibitions displayed at prestigious venues around the world such as MoMA PS1 and the Venice Biennale. Geoffroy publishes art books and was named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his contributions to art.
Press_release
The exhibition LACUNA/AE at Torre Massimiliana from May 28 to August 28, 2016 documents through over 100 photographs the modern residential architecture and former industrial areas of Venice from the 1950s-1980s. These areas were redeveloped by famous Italian architects after industry declined and now provide housing, though they remain largely unknown to tourists. The exhibition aims to tell this overlooked part of Venice's history and show how photography can deepen understanding of places.
Recommended
Tower Imagine(Carles Ferrater).
The document summarizes information about the Imagine building constructed in July 2008 in front of the PCM. It was designed by Spanish architect Carles Ferrater, who received his architecture degree from the School of Architecture of Barcelona in 1971 and his doctorate in 1987. He has worked in his professional studio in Barcelona since 1971.
Bostenaru Sibiu
The document discusses the architect Iannis Xenakis and his use of multimedia in architecture. It describes some of his major works from the 1950s onwards that incorporated multimedia elements, such as his Pavilion for the Philips exhibit of 1958 and the Polytopes exhibit at the 1967 Montreal World's Fair. It also discusses more recent projects in Italy, Germany, and Canada that have rediscovered and modernized Xenakis' approach of integrating architecture with multimedia elements and light installations.
Patrons
The document discusses four prominent families from the Renaissance in Florence - the Pazzi, Medici, Rucellai, and Albizzi families. It provides pictures and details about the chapels and palazzos commissioned by each family, including the Pazzi Chapel designed by Brunelleschi, the Palazzo de' Medici designed by Michelozzo, and the Palazzo Rucellai designed by Leon Battista Alberti. Unfortunately, no picture was found of the Albizzi house.
Michel Angelo and his works
Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect born in 1475 in Tuscany. He was one of five sons born to Ludovico di Buonarroti and worked in both Florence and Rome on major commissions including the Sistine Chapel. The Sistine Chapel, built between 1471-1484, is famous for its decoration by Michelangelo including frescoes completed in 1482 under the commission of Pope Sixtus IV. It remains one of the Vatican's most famous art treasures.
Quattrocento
The Quattrocento refers to the 15th century in Italy, which saw the beginning of the Renaissance. Many artists fled to Italian cities following the fall of Constantinople, bringing their skills and teaching techniques. Famous artists of the time included painters like Masaccio, Angelico and Botticelli, as well as sculptors like Donatello and architects like Brunelleschi.
Cinquecento
The architecture of the Cinquecento period is characterized by simplicity and harmony. The most important architect was Donato Bramante, whose works included St. Peter's Basilica and the Tempietto. Michelangelo originated Mannerism architecture, seeking his own interpretation of classical styles. Sculpture was dominated by Michelangelo, known for large-scale works capturing perfect facial expressions, such as the Pietà and David. In painting, Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo were the three geniuses of the High Renaissance in Florence, Rome, and Milan, with Michelangelo preferring sculpture but gaining fame for his Sistine Chapel frescoes.
PEINTRE DE LA REPRESSION by Thierry Geoffroy/ COLONEL
Thierry Geoffroy, known also as COLONEL, is a French artist living in Copenhagen who develops art formats. Some of his best known formats are EMERGENCY ROOM, BIENNALIST and CRITICAL RUN. His artworks are included in major international museum collections, and he has had solo and group exhibitions displayed at prestigious venues around the world such as MoMA PS1 and the Venice Biennale. Geoffroy publishes art books and was named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his contributions to art.
Press_release
The exhibition LACUNA/AE at Torre Massimiliana from May 28 to August 28, 2016 documents through over 100 photographs the modern residential architecture and former industrial areas of Venice from the 1950s-1980s. These areas were redeveloped by famous Italian architects after industry declined and now provide housing, though they remain largely unknown to tourists. The exhibition aims to tell this overlooked part of Venice's history and show how photography can deepen understanding of places.
Marta medina cv
The document is a curriculum vitae for Marta Medina Muro Benjumea. It outlines her academic qualifications including degrees in history of art and interior architecture. It then details her extensive professional experience coordinating international exhibitions, preserving heritage sites, practicing interior architecture, and working in tourism. It also lists positions of responsibility she has held and publications and interviews related to her work.
Billedbog livre mix book 18:10 /2018
This document provides biographical information about French artist Thierry Geoffroy, also known as COLONEL. It notes that he lives in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is known for developing art formats like EMERGENCY ROOM, BIENNALIST and CRITICAL RUN. The document lists some of COLONEL's selected group and solo exhibitions at museums and galleries around the world, and provides his contact information.
Mix book december 2018 version
Thierry Geoffroy, known professionally as COLONEL, is a French artist living in Copenhagen who develops art formats. Some of his best known formats are EMERGENCY ROOM, BIENNALIST and CRITICAL RUN. His artworks are included in international museum collections and he has had solo and group exhibitions around the world. COLONEL has published six books and been honored with the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres award. The document provides biographical information about COLONEL as well as details about selected exhibitions and contact information.
Image book Thierry Geoffroy art works eddition8
Thierry Geoffroy, known professionally as COLONEL, is a French artist living in Copenhagen who develops art formats. Some of his best known formats are EMERGENCY ROOM, BIENNALIST and CRITICAL RUN. His artworks have been exhibited internationally in museums and biennials. He has published six books and been honored with the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. The document provides contact information and lists some of the notable group shows and solo exhibitions COLONEL has participated in around the world.
Mix book viewer 10_04_19
This document profiles French artist Thierry Geoffroy, also known as COLONEL. It describes him as a format artist who develops art formats, the best known being EMERGENCY ROOM, BIENNALIST, and CRITICAL RUN. It provides biographical details, including that he was born in 1961 and lives in Copenhagen, Denmark. It lists some of his publications, exhibitions, and awards, noting he is included in international museum collections and is Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
Miquel Barceló por Megan
Miquel Barceló is a Spanish artist born in 1957 in Mallorca, Spain. He began his art studies at the School of Arts and Crafts in Palma de Mallorca and gained international recognition after participating in Documenta 7 in Germany in 1982. Barceló works in various mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and cast iron. Some of his most notable works include his watercolors illustrating Dante's Divine Comedy shown at the Louvre, making him the youngest artist ever exhibited there, and his latest art installation at the UN Palace of Nations in Geneva.
The renaissance
The Renaissance began in 15th century Florence, where Filippo Brunelleschi designed important buildings like the dome of the Florence Cathedral and Palazzo Pitti. In the 16th century, Rome became the new artistic center as the popes commissioned major constructions, including St. Peter's Basilica designed by Bramante and Michelangelo, who also sculpted famous works like David, Moses, Pietà, and painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Other notable Renaissance artists mentioned are Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci who painted the Mona Lisa and Last Supper, Rafael who painted the School of Athens and Virgin and Child, and the Flemish Primitives like Jan van Ey
The Blue Helmets ( les casques Bleus) book eddition 2019
Thierry Geoffroy/COLONEL is a French artist known for developing art formats. Some of his best known formats are EMERGENCY ROOM, BIENNALIST and CRITICAL RUN. He has published six books and his works are included in international museum collections. The document provides biographical information about Thierry Geoffroy/COLONEL, listing some of his selected group and one-person shows at institutions such as MoMA PS1, ZKM Museum Karlsruhe, and the Venice Biennale. It also provides contact information for Thierry Geoffroy/COLONEL.
Blue helmets
Thierry Geoffroy, also known as COLONEL, is a French artist living in Copenhagen, Denmark known for developing art formats. Some of his best known formats are EMERGENCY ROOM, BIENNALIST and CRITICAL RUN. His artworks are included in international museum collections and he has published six books. He has had solo and group exhibitions at museums around the world including MoMA PS1, ZKM Museum Karlsruhe, and Moderna Museet.
Erasmus + food through art
Caravaggio was an Italian painter born in 1571 who became famous for his tenebrism technique using shadows to emphasize light areas. He apprenticed as a painter after becoming orphaned at age 11. Though his work became popular in Rome, his career was cut short after he killed a man in a brawl and fled the city, dying in 1610. One of his paintings, Basket of Fruit from 1599, hangs in the Ambrosian Library in Milan depicting a selection of summer fruits in a basket.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath who lived from 1452 to 1519. He worked as a painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, and engineer, and made important contributions in numerous fields. Some of his most famous works include The Last Supper, the Mona Lisa, and Vitruvian Man. He spent much of his career in Florence, Milan, and France, working for various rulers and the Church.
Zaidi
The document summarizes Maurizio Cattelan's career and exhibition "All" at the Guggenheim Museum, which brought together nearly all of the artist's work without wall labels to provide context. The exhibition displayed the pieces haphazardly around the rotunda like laundry, in a way that was purposely disrespectful. It had an undertone of death, able to be viewed as a mass execution, as Cattelan's work challenges systems of order and he has announced his retirement from creating art.
Sagrera
The document discusses the Torre La Sagrera building project in Barcelona. It is a 250 million euro office and hotel tower currently under construction, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. Gehry was born in 1929 in Toronto and studied architecture at Harvard. He is known for his unique style that uses unusual volumes and materials on building facades. Gehry has received many prestigious awards for his work, including the Pritzker Prize in 1989.
Forum
The document describes the Forum Building as the author's favorite building. It provides details about the architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, who were born in Switzerland and studied architecture together. They have received several prestigious awards for architecture, including the Pritzker Prize. The Forum Building is triangular, measuring 180 meters on each side and 25 meters tall, and is located in the Forum area of Diagonal Avenue.
Sagrera
Torre La Sagrera in Barcelona is a building currently under construction designed by famous architect Frank Gehry. It will consist of offices and a hotel and has a cost of 250 million euros. Frank Gehry was born in 1929 in Toronto, Canada and studied architecture at Harvard University. Some of his most notable buildings include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, the Dancing House in Prague, Czech Republic, and the Weisman Museum of Art in Minneapolis, USA.
IMAGINE TOWER.
The document provides information about the Imagine building located in front of PCM that was built in 2008. It was designed by Spanish architect Carles Ferrater, who received his architecture degree from the School of Architecture of Barcelona in 1971 and his doctorate in 1987. Carles Ferrater has worked in his professional studio in Barcelona since 1971 designing other projects such as the Lyon Confluence Museum, Congres Palace in Castellón, Science Park of Granada, and buildings in Italy and Mexico.
Hotel w barcelona promotion for incentive groups
This document provides a special promotion for incentive groups at the Hotel W Barcelona from November 2012 to March 2013. It offers single occupancy rooms for 193,32 € and double occupancy rooms for 214,92 € per night for groups of 10 or more people, including breakfast and excluding municipal taxes. The rates are only available when booking through E&TB Group and do not apply during certain events, subject to availability. Contact information is provided for reservations.
Hotel W Barcelona
The Hotel W Barcelona is a 5-star deluxe hotel located in the Port of Barcelona. It was constructed in 2009 and stands 99 meters tall. The hotel was designed by renowned Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill Levi, who studied architecture in Barcelona and Geneva and is known for his postmodern style. Some of Bofill's notable works mentioned include the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya located near Plaça de les Glòries in Barcelona, and the Red Wall and Palacio Municipal de Congresos de Madrid.
Hotel W Barcelona
The Hotel W Barcelona is the author's favorite building, located on the beachfront promenade in Barcelona. It was designed by renowned Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill and built in 2009, featuring a glass facade and amenities like direct beach access. Bofill is known for his postmodern style and has designed several landmark buildings around the world.
National Theatre Of Catalonia
The National Theatre of Catalonia is a public theatre located in Barcelona, created by the Catalan Government's Culture Department. It is composed of two structures located at Plaça de les Arts in Barcelona. The theatre was built from 1991 to 1996 by Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill and opened in 1996 with a production of Angels in America. Ricardo Bofill studied architecture in Geneva and has built many projects around the world that blend local cultures with global influences.
Mediapro
The document provides information about several buildings and locations in Barcelona, including Mediapro headquarters from 2005 located on Av. Diagonal 22, details about architect Carles Ferrater and his career, the Roca Barcelona Gallery private space, the five star Hotel Rey Juan Carlos 1 on Avenida diagonal, the Barcelona Botanical Institute atop the city's botanical garden from 2001-2002, the 68-story Edificio Vertex housing from 2003-2007, and the Hotel Mandarin on Paseo de Gracia from 2009-2010.
More Related Content
What's hot
Marta medina cv
The document is a curriculum vitae for Marta Medina Muro Benjumea. It outlines her academic qualifications including degrees in history of art and interior architecture. It then details her extensive professional experience coordinating international exhibitions, preserving heritage sites, practicing interior architecture, and working in tourism. It also lists positions of responsibility she has held and publications and interviews related to her work.
Billedbog livre mix book 18:10 /2018
This document provides biographical information about French artist Thierry Geoffroy, also known as COLONEL. It notes that he lives in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is known for developing art formats like EMERGENCY ROOM, BIENNALIST and CRITICAL RUN. The document lists some of COLONEL's selected group and solo exhibitions at museums and galleries around the world, and provides his contact information.
Mix book december 2018 version
Thierry Geoffroy, known professionally as COLONEL, is a French artist living in Copenhagen who develops art formats. Some of his best known formats are EMERGENCY ROOM, BIENNALIST and CRITICAL RUN. His artworks are included in international museum collections and he has had solo and group exhibitions around the world. COLONEL has published six books and been honored with the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres award. The document provides biographical information about COLONEL as well as details about selected exhibitions and contact information.
Image book Thierry Geoffroy art works eddition8
Thierry Geoffroy, known professionally as COLONEL, is a French artist living in Copenhagen who develops art formats. Some of his best known formats are EMERGENCY ROOM, BIENNALIST and CRITICAL RUN. His artworks have been exhibited internationally in museums and biennials. He has published six books and been honored with the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. The document provides contact information and lists some of the notable group shows and solo exhibitions COLONEL has participated in around the world.
Mix book viewer 10_04_19
This document profiles French artist Thierry Geoffroy, also known as COLONEL. It describes him as a format artist who develops art formats, the best known being EMERGENCY ROOM, BIENNALIST, and CRITICAL RUN. It provides biographical details, including that he was born in 1961 and lives in Copenhagen, Denmark. It lists some of his publications, exhibitions, and awards, noting he is included in international museum collections and is Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
Miquel Barceló por Megan
Miquel Barceló is a Spanish artist born in 1957 in Mallorca, Spain. He began his art studies at the School of Arts and Crafts in Palma de Mallorca and gained international recognition after participating in Documenta 7 in Germany in 1982. Barceló works in various mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and cast iron. Some of his most notable works include his watercolors illustrating Dante's Divine Comedy shown at the Louvre, making him the youngest artist ever exhibited there, and his latest art installation at the UN Palace of Nations in Geneva.
The renaissance
The Renaissance began in 15th century Florence, where Filippo Brunelleschi designed important buildings like the dome of the Florence Cathedral and Palazzo Pitti. In the 16th century, Rome became the new artistic center as the popes commissioned major constructions, including St. Peter's Basilica designed by Bramante and Michelangelo, who also sculpted famous works like David, Moses, Pietà, and painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Other notable Renaissance artists mentioned are Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci who painted the Mona Lisa and Last Supper, Rafael who painted the School of Athens and Virgin and Child, and the Flemish Primitives like Jan van Ey
The Blue Helmets ( les casques Bleus) book eddition 2019
Thierry Geoffroy/COLONEL is a French artist known for developing art formats. Some of his best known formats are EMERGENCY ROOM, BIENNALIST and CRITICAL RUN. He has published six books and his works are included in international museum collections. The document provides biographical information about Thierry Geoffroy/COLONEL, listing some of his selected group and one-person shows at institutions such as MoMA PS1, ZKM Museum Karlsruhe, and the Venice Biennale. It also provides contact information for Thierry Geoffroy/COLONEL.
Blue helmets
Thierry Geoffroy, also known as COLONEL, is a French artist living in Copenhagen, Denmark known for developing art formats. Some of his best known formats are EMERGENCY ROOM, BIENNALIST and CRITICAL RUN. His artworks are included in international museum collections and he has published six books. He has had solo and group exhibitions at museums around the world including MoMA PS1, ZKM Museum Karlsruhe, and Moderna Museet.
Erasmus + food through art
Caravaggio was an Italian painter born in 1571 who became famous for his tenebrism technique using shadows to emphasize light areas. He apprenticed as a painter after becoming orphaned at age 11. Though his work became popular in Rome, his career was cut short after he killed a man in a brawl and fled the city, dying in 1610. One of his paintings, Basket of Fruit from 1599, hangs in the Ambrosian Library in Milan depicting a selection of summer fruits in a basket.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath who lived from 1452 to 1519. He worked as a painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, and engineer, and made important contributions in numerous fields. Some of his most famous works include The Last Supper, the Mona Lisa, and Vitruvian Man. He spent much of his career in Florence, Milan, and France, working for various rulers and the Church.
Zaidi
The document summarizes Maurizio Cattelan's career and exhibition "All" at the Guggenheim Museum, which brought together nearly all of the artist's work without wall labels to provide context. The exhibition displayed the pieces haphazardly around the rotunda like laundry, in a way that was purposely disrespectful. It had an undertone of death, able to be viewed as a mass execution, as Cattelan's work challenges systems of order and he has announced his retirement from creating art.
What's hot (12)
The Blue Helmets ( les casques Bleus) book eddition 2019
The Blue Helmets ( les casques Bleus) book eddition 2019
Viewers also liked
Sagrera
The document discusses the Torre La Sagrera building project in Barcelona. It is a 250 million euro office and hotel tower currently under construction, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. Gehry was born in 1929 in Toronto and studied architecture at Harvard. He is known for his unique style that uses unusual volumes and materials on building facades. Gehry has received many prestigious awards for his work, including the Pritzker Prize in 1989.
Forum
The document describes the Forum Building as the author's favorite building. It provides details about the architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, who were born in Switzerland and studied architecture together. They have received several prestigious awards for architecture, including the Pritzker Prize. The Forum Building is triangular, measuring 180 meters on each side and 25 meters tall, and is located in the Forum area of Diagonal Avenue.
Sagrera
Torre La Sagrera in Barcelona is a building currently under construction designed by famous architect Frank Gehry. It will consist of offices and a hotel and has a cost of 250 million euros. Frank Gehry was born in 1929 in Toronto, Canada and studied architecture at Harvard University. Some of his most notable buildings include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, the Dancing House in Prague, Czech Republic, and the Weisman Museum of Art in Minneapolis, USA.
IMAGINE TOWER.
The document provides information about the Imagine building located in front of PCM that was built in 2008. It was designed by Spanish architect Carles Ferrater, who received his architecture degree from the School of Architecture of Barcelona in 1971 and his doctorate in 1987. Carles Ferrater has worked in his professional studio in Barcelona since 1971 designing other projects such as the Lyon Confluence Museum, Congres Palace in Castellón, Science Park of Granada, and buildings in Italy and Mexico.
Hotel w barcelona promotion for incentive groups
This document provides a special promotion for incentive groups at the Hotel W Barcelona from November 2012 to March 2013. It offers single occupancy rooms for 193,32 € and double occupancy rooms for 214,92 € per night for groups of 10 or more people, including breakfast and excluding municipal taxes. The rates are only available when booking through E&TB Group and do not apply during certain events, subject to availability. Contact information is provided for reservations.
Hotel W Barcelona
The Hotel W Barcelona is a 5-star deluxe hotel located in the Port of Barcelona. It was constructed in 2009 and stands 99 meters tall. The hotel was designed by renowned Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill Levi, who studied architecture in Barcelona and Geneva and is known for his postmodern style. Some of Bofill's notable works mentioned include the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya located near Plaça de les Glòries in Barcelona, and the Red Wall and Palacio Municipal de Congresos de Madrid.
Hotel W Barcelona
The Hotel W Barcelona is the author's favorite building, located on the beachfront promenade in Barcelona. It was designed by renowned Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill and built in 2009, featuring a glass facade and amenities like direct beach access. Bofill is known for his postmodern style and has designed several landmark buildings around the world.
Viewers also liked (8)
Similar to IMAGINE TOWER
National Theatre Of Catalonia
The National Theatre of Catalonia is a public theatre located in Barcelona, created by the Catalan Government's Culture Department. It is composed of two structures located at Plaça de les Arts in Barcelona. The theatre was built from 1991 to 1996 by Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill and opened in 1996 with a production of Angels in America. Ricardo Bofill studied architecture in Geneva and has built many projects around the world that blend local cultures with global influences.
Mediapro
The document provides information about several buildings and locations in Barcelona, including Mediapro headquarters from 2005 located on Av. Diagonal 22, details about architect Carles Ferrater and his career, the Roca Barcelona Gallery private space, the five star Hotel Rey Juan Carlos 1 on Avenida diagonal, the Barcelona Botanical Institute atop the city's botanical garden from 2001-2002, the 68-story Edificio Vertex housing from 2003-2007, and the Hotel Mandarin on Paseo de Gracia from 2009-2010.
Meet the... architector
Ricardo Bofill is a Spanish postmodernist architect born in 1939 who founded the Taller de Arquitectura architectural firm in 1963. The firm has over 40 years of experience in urban design, architecture, parks, gardens, and interiors. Some of Bofill's notable projects include the Antigone development in Montpellier, France from 1978-2000, the Golden Number Plaza in Montpellier from 1984, and Barcelona's Airport New Terminal T1 from 2010.
Auditorium of Barcelona
The document discusses the Auditori de Barcelona concert hall in Barcelona, Spain, designed by renowned Spanish architect Rafael Moneo. It provides details about Moneo's background and career, as well as technical specifications and photos of the Auditori's exterior, foyer, and three performance halls. The 42,000 square foot modern building opened in 1999 near the city center and houses the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya and Museu de la Música, making it a focal point for Barcelona's musical life.
BARCELONA 60 MODERNIST ARCHITECT : JOSEP DOMÈNECH I ESTAPA - ENGLISH
The document discusses two prominent Modernist architects from Barcelona: Josep Domènech i Estapà and Elies Rogent i Amat. It provides brief biographies of each architect and lists some of their most notable works in Barcelona, including buildings for the University of Barcelona, hospitals, churches, and other civic and residential structures from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It emphasizes how both architects helped shape Barcelona's architecture and urban development during the Modernist period.
RONALD LEWIS FACCHINETTI CURATORIAL EXPERIENCES 2004-2016
Ronald Lewis Facchinetti has experimented with many unconventional curatorial formats and exhibitions over his career from 2004-2016. Some of his innovations include "Box Shock" which exhibited art in self-storage units, "ContainerArt" which used shipping containers as exhibition spaces in multiple cities worldwide, "Vroom" which brought video art to viewers in cars, and "Art Pod" which allowed people to carry and exchange small art installations in wearable accessories. He believes in developing new models for networked, distributed art museums that make art accessible to wider audiences.
Contemporary architecture ppt
Paolo Portoghesi is an Italian architect known for his postmodern and contemporary works that blend classical and modern elements. Some key points:
- He helped launch postmodernism in Italy in the 1960s with works like the Strada Novissima that combined historical references.
- His designs often feature concentric circles and domes inspired by nature and the theme of "God is light." Materials like marble and travertine also reference classical styles.
- Notable works include the Strasbourg Mosque with its central dome and 16 smaller domes, and the Church of the Holy Family with its mesmerizing concentric circles representing the wholeness of God.
- Portoghesi
Renzo Piano Presentation
Briefly covering the professional carrier and famous works done by Architect Renzo Piano all around the world from 1964 till now.
He got Pritzker Award.
KENZO TANGE
Kenzō Tange (丹下 健三 Tange Kenzō, 4 September 1913 – 22 March 2005) was a Japanese architect, and winner of the 1987 Pritzker Prize for architecture. He was one of the most significant architects of the 20th century, combining traditional Japanese styles with modernism, and designed major buildings on five continents. Tange was also an influential patron of the Metabolist movement
Renzo Piano
Renzo Piano OMRI OMCA is an Italian architect. His notable buildings include the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, The Shard in London, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens. He won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1998
Marta medina cv
The document is a curriculum vitae for Marta Medina Muro Benjumea. It outlines her academic qualifications including degrees in history of art and interior architecture. It then details her extensive professional experience coordinating international exhibitions, preserving heritage sites, practicing interior architecture, and working in tourism. It also lists positions of responsibility she has held and publications and interviews.
Similar to IMAGINE TOWER (11)
BARCELONA 60 MODERNIST ARCHITECT : JOSEP DOMÈNECH I ESTAPA - ENGLISH
BARCELONA 60 MODERNIST ARCHITECT : JOSEP DOMÈNECH I ESTAPA - ENGLISH
RONALD LEWIS FACCHINETTI CURATORIAL EXPERIENCES 2004-2016
RONALD LEWIS FACCHINETTI CURATORIAL EXPERIENCES 2004-2016
More from bcnbuildings
Gold Fish
Frank Gehry designed the Gold Fish sculpture in Barcelona for the 1992 Olympics. The sculpture is made of intersecting copper wires formed into an asymmetrical shape resembling a fish. Gehry was inspired by the freedom of fish bodies and used computer modeling for the first time to design the complex curving structure. The Gold Fish reflects light and marks the entrance to the Olympic Port area. Gehry is known for his unusual sculptural buildings made of unusual materials and forms, including the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain.
Gold Fish
Frank Gehry designed the Gold Fish sculpture in Barcelona for the 1992 Olympics. The sculpture is made of intersecting copper wires formed into an asymmetrical shape resembling a fish. Gehry was inspired by the freedom of fish bodies and used computer modeling for the first time to design the complex curving structure. The Gold Fish reflects light and marks the entrance to the Olympic Port area. Gehry is known for his unusual sculptural buildings made of unusual materials and complex forms, including the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain.
Work
Zaha Hadid was an Iraqi-British architect born in 1950 who studied at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London. After graduating, she worked with her former teacher Peter Rice and is known for works like the MAXXI museum in Rome, the Bridge Pavilion in Spain, the Bergisel ski jump in Austria, and the Vitra Fire Station in Germany.
My favourite building
Zaha Hadid was an Iraqi-British architect born in 1950 who studied at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London. After graduating, she worked with her former teacher Peter Rice and is known for works like the MAXXI museum in Rome, the Bridge Pavilion in Spain, the Bergisel ski jump in Austria, and the Vitra Fire Station in Germany.
Gold fish
Frank Gehry designed the Gold Fish sculpture in Barcelona for the 1992 Olympics. The sculpture is made of intersecting copper wires formed into an asymmetrical shape resembling a fish. Gehry was inspired by the freedom of fish bodies and used computer modeling for the first time to design the complex curving structure. The Gold Fish reflects light and marks the entrance to the Olympic Port area. Gehry is known for his unusual sculptural buildings made of unusual materials and forms, including the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain.
Hotel porta fira.
The document provides information about Hotel Porta Fira designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito. The hotel was constructed in 2008 in Hospitalet del Llobregat, Barcelona, featuring 320 rooms across 24 floors made of concrete and glass plates. Toyo Ito studied at Tokyo National University and is renowned for several notable buildings including Mikimoto Ginza, Tokio library, and the Suites Avenue and Tower Fira buildings in Barcelona.
The Gold Fish
Frank Gehry designed the Gold Fish sculpture in Barcelona for the 1992 Olympics. The sculpture is made of intersecting copper wires formed into an asymmetrical shape resembling a fish. Gehry was inspired by the freedom of fish bodies and used computer modeling for the first time to design the complex curving structure. The Gold Fish reflects light and marks the entrance to the Olympic Port area. Gehry is known for his unusual sculptural buildings made of unusual materials and forms, including the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain.
Dominique Perrault
Dominique Perrault is a French architect known for designing the French National Library. He received his architecture diploma in 1978 and now runs his own firm, Dominique Perrault Architecte. One of his notable projects is the Habitat Sky Hotel, a 31-floor building in Barcelona, Spain constructed in 2007. He is also known for designing other structures like the Magic Box in Madrid and Velodrom in Berlin. Current projects include bridges in Palermo, Italy and a university in Seoul, South Korea.
Forum Building
The document describes the favorite building of the author, the Forum Building in Barcelona, Spain. It was designed by Swiss architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron in 1996. The triangular shaped building stands 180 meters on each side and 25 meters tall in the Forum neighborhood. The document also briefly mentions several other notable buildings designed by Herzog and de Meuron, including the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Philharmonic Hall in Hamburg, Beijing National Stadium, and Allianz Arena stadium in Munich.
Torre de collserola
The Collserola tower was built in 1992 in Barcelona by architect Norman Foster to serve as a new symbol of the city and mark its entry into a new stage and future. Standing at 288 meters, it is the tallest building in the city and located 425 meters above sea level, with 13 floors. The tower functions as the telecommunications hub for Catalonia, transmitting 100% of TV and 95% of radio signals. Norman Foster, born in 1935 in Manchester, is a renowned British architect who designed the tower with Ove Arup & Partners and has received many awards for his work.
Natural Gas Company Tower
The Natural Gas Company Tower is located in Barcelona, Spain between Salvat Papasseit Street and Pinzón Street. The building consists of a glass tower with 20 floors and 22,000 square meters connected to a perpendicular building, and was designed by architect Enric Miralles and built in 2005 to house both Colonial and Gas Natural companies.
Type of houses
This document lists different types of houses including a castle, cottage, mansion, flat, and igloo. A variety of housing structures are named without additional details about each type of home. The document provides a high-level listing of house styles in a brief format.
Norman foster
Wembley Stadium is the author's favorite building, located in London and belonging to the Federation English Football. It was designed by Norman Foster and built in 2002, with a capacity of 90,000 spectators. Norman Foster studied architecture at Manchester University and Yale University, and founded the architectural firm Foster and Partners, through which he designed notable buildings like the Tower Caja Madrid and Wembley Stadium.
Torre La Sagrera
Torre La Sagrera in Barcelona is a building currently under construction designed by famous architect Frank Gehry. It will consist of offices and a hotel and has a cost of 250 million euros. Frank Gehry was born in 1929 in Toronto, Canada and studied architecture at Harvard University. Some of his most notable buildings include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, the Dancing House in Prague, Czech Republic, and the Weisman Museum of Art in Minneapolis, USA.
Forum
The document describes the Forum Building, located in Barcelona, Spain. It notes that the architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, who were born in Switzerland and studied architecture together. Some of their notable projects include the Forum Building in Barcelona, the Philharmonic Hall in Hamburg, and the Beijing National Stadium. The Forum Building is triangular, measuring 180 meters on each side and 25 meters tall, and is located in the Diagonal Avenue area of Barcelona.
Habitat sky
The Habitat Sky Hotel is a 31-story building located in Barcelona's Poblenou neighborhood. Built in 2007 and designed by French architect Dominique Perrault, it stands 120 meters tall and is the second tallest hotel in Barcelona after the Hotel Arts. The building is surrounded by shorter residential and office buildings.
Habitat sky
Habitat Sky is a 31-floor hotel in Barcelona, Spain that was built in 2007 and designed by French architect Dominique Perrault. It stands 120 meters tall, making it the second tallest hotel in Barcelona after the Hotel Arts. The Habitat Sky is surrounded by shorter residential and office buildings in the Poblenou neighborhood.
More from bcnbuildings (18)
Recently uploaded
NIPER 2024 MEMORY BASED QUESTIONS.ANSWERS TO NIPER 2024 QUESTIONS.NIPER JEE 2...
NIPER JEE PYQ
NIPER JEE QUESTIONS
MOST FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS
NIPER MEMORY BASED QUWSTIONS
Geography as a Discipline Chapter 1 __ Class 11 Geography NCERT _ Class Notes...
Geography as discipline
Accounting for Restricted Grants When and How To Record Properly
In this webinar, member learned how to stay in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for restricted grants.
Information and Communication Technology in Education
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 2)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Students will be able to explain the role and impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education. They will understand how ICT tools, such as computers, the internet, and educational software, enhance learning and teaching processes. By exploring various ICT applications, students will recognize how these technologies facilitate access to information, improve communication, support collaboration, and enable personalized learning experiences.
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭:
-Students will be able to discuss what constitutes reliable sources on the internet. They will learn to identify key characteristics of trustworthy information, such as credibility, accuracy, and authority. By examining different types of online sources, students will develop skills to evaluate the reliability of websites and content, ensuring they can distinguish between reputable information and misinformation.
CapTechTalks Webinar Slides June 2024 Donovan Wright.pptx
Slides from a Capitol Technology University webinar held June 20, 2024. The webinar featured Dr. Donovan Wright, presenting on the Department of Defense Digital Transformation.
220711130100 udita Chakraborty Aims and objectives of national policy on inf...
Aims and objectives of national policy on information and communication technology(ICT) in school education in india
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...
The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
How to Setup Default Value for a Field in Odoo 17
In Odoo, we can set a default value for a field during the creation of a record for a model. We have many methods in odoo for setting a default value to the field.
How to Download & Install Module From the Odoo App Store in Odoo 17
Custom modules offer the flexibility to extend Odoo's capabilities, address unique requirements, and optimize workflows to align seamlessly with your organization's processes. By leveraging custom modules, businesses can unlock greater efficiency, productivity, and innovation, empowering them to stay competitive in today's dynamic market landscape. In this tutorial, we'll guide you step by step on how to easily download and install modules from the Odoo App Store.
BPSC-105 important questions for june term end exam
BPSC-105 important questions for june term end exam
Recently uploaded (20)
220711130088 Sumi Basak Virtual University EPC 3.pptx
220711130088 Sumi Basak Virtual University EPC 3.pptx
220711130097 Tulip Samanta Concept of Information and Communication Technology
220711130097 Tulip Samanta Concept of Information and Communication Technology
NIPER 2024 MEMORY BASED QUESTIONS.ANSWERS TO NIPER 2024 QUESTIONS.NIPER JEE 2...
NIPER 2024 MEMORY BASED QUESTIONS.ANSWERS TO NIPER 2024 QUESTIONS.NIPER JEE 2...
Geography as a Discipline Chapter 1 __ Class 11 Geography NCERT _ Class Notes...
Geography as a Discipline Chapter 1 __ Class 11 Geography NCERT _ Class Notes...
Accounting for Restricted Grants When and How To Record Properly
Accounting for Restricted Grants When and How To Record Properly
Information and Communication Technology in Education
Information and Communication Technology in Education
CapTechTalks Webinar Slides June 2024 Donovan Wright.pptx
CapTechTalks Webinar Slides June 2024 Donovan Wright.pptx
220711130100 udita Chakraborty Aims and objectives of national policy on inf...
220711130100 udita Chakraborty Aims and objectives of national policy on inf...
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...
How to Download & Install Module From the Odoo App Store in Odoo 17
How to Download & Install Module From the Odoo App Store in Odoo 17
BPSC-105 important questions for june term end exam
BPSC-105 important questions for june term end exam
IMAGINE TOWER
- 2. Description of the building: IMAGINE building, was built in 2008 in front of the PCM. Imagine offers creations of audiovisual products. Imagine, adapts to suit projects and find solutions to any production need. Imagine
- 3. The name of the architect of this building is Carles Ferrater. Carles Ferrater , borns in Barcelona, November 22th 1944. Him is a Spanish architect. Since 1971 he works in his professional studio in Barcelona. Carles Ferrater i Llambari
- 4. Carles Ferrater get him degree of architecture from the School of Architecture of Barcelona in January 1971 and a doctorate in April 1987. Iat the moment, he have him professional studio with other architects. School of Architecture of Barcelona
- 5. LYON CONFLUENCE MUSEUM: CONGRES PALACE IN CASTELLÓN:
- 6. SCIENCE PARK OF GRANADA: AQUILEIA TOWER(ITALY):
- 7. TORRE BANSI(MEXICO): TRILOGIA NAVILE(ITALY):