Abstract
This paper case studied the Center Pompidou in Paris. The research was generated based on my visit to the Pompidou center and outside references providing background information about the architects, history, and the project itself. My focus was on the interior structure and the influences from the society on the architecture design. In the end, this paper also assesses the impact of such an advancing design.
Introduction
Located in the center of Paris, Center Pompidou serves as a culture center and a popular visit site. The structure was built in 1970’s designed by Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano. The proposal was first came from the minister of cultural affairs that to build a culture center which serve the nearby community and also …show more content…
Though the original request was to build a culture center, Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers actually made it a highly flexible building that can be used for any kinds of purposes. The framework and interior arrangement can be changed to adapt the requirements. Also, its unique steel framework allows the center to have huge uninterrupted space, which is highly preferred by exhibitions and art display. Moreover, the seen skeleton and mechanical system symbolized the modern architecture and the high tech style that will dominate the world in the …show more content…
By the time, many of the infrastructures and administrative institutions had been built, and the city started to focus on promoting art and culture. Paris was famous for its history, art and culture. The city needed a structure that reflects its history, and at the same time functions as an art center. The structure should be able to accommodate multiple programs and capable for large groups of people. Without having much land, the structure has to utilize the land efficiently, pact everything in limited space, and easy for the public to use. All these constraints led to the sophisticated design later developed by Rogers and
This paper case studied the Center Pompidou in Paris. The research was generated based on my visit to the Pompidou center and outside references providing background information about the architects, history, and the project itself. My focus was on the interior structure and the influences from the society on the architecture design. In the end, this paper also assesses the impact of such an advancing design.
Introduction
Located in the center of Paris, Center Pompidou serves as a culture center and a popular visit site. The structure was built in 1970’s designed by Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano. The proposal was first came from the minister of cultural affairs that to build a culture center which serve the nearby community and also …show more content…
Though the original request was to build a culture center, Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers actually made it a highly flexible building that can be used for any kinds of purposes. The framework and interior arrangement can be changed to adapt the requirements. Also, its unique steel framework allows the center to have huge uninterrupted space, which is highly preferred by exhibitions and art display. Moreover, the seen skeleton and mechanical system symbolized the modern architecture and the high tech style that will dominate the world in the …show more content…
By the time, many of the infrastructures and administrative institutions had been built, and the city started to focus on promoting art and culture. Paris was famous for its history, art and culture. The city needed a structure that reflects its history, and at the same time functions as an art center. The structure should be able to accommodate multiple programs and capable for large groups of people. Without having much land, the structure has to utilize the land efficiently, pact everything in limited space, and easy for the public to use. All these constraints led to the sophisticated design later developed by Rogers and