Sentences with phrase «of museum architecture»

The interiors have been shot from a characteristically elevated vantage point, which serves to emphasise the hieratic nature of museum architecture.

The Turbine Hall is the Jaws of museum architecture.

Chris Dercon, the director of Tate Modern, who will leave next summer for a job in Berlin, said the new gallery was a milestone in terms of museum architecture, just as the original Tate Modern was when it opened in 2000.

In 1990, Rosalind Krauss published her seminal essay on museums of contemporary art, arguing that the increased scale of museum architecture led the viewer's attention to focus on a sublime experience of space itself, rather than to the works of art displayed within it.

Its original Gothic Revival façade resembles a castle, while its campus of connected buildings comprises groundbreaking examples of Beaux - Arts, International Style, and Brutalist interiors, all forward - thinking in the history of museum architecture.

The architecture of the museum will be presented in this lecture by Olaf de Nooyer, partner to Renzo Piano Building Workshop and central to the planning and implementation of the museums architecture.

Solano's sculptural work, Carmen, alters our perception of the architectural space that it is contained within, not only through the tunnelling of our vision through the work but the reflection of the museums architecture in the stainless steel material.

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International's Executive Editor Clay Chandler interviewed two practitioners who helped encapsulate the idea: Paola Antonelli, senior curator at the Museum of Modern Art's department of architecture & design, and Mauro Porcini, the chief design officer at PepsiCo.

In June 2017, architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group transformed the partially underground building into the Blåvand Bunker Museum, where visitors can learn about the history of WWII and the Danish West Coast.

Today, its rich history can be gleaned from its ancient streets, which feel like open - air museums with their striking medley of medieval, baroque and postmodern architecture, and in its (distinctively British) customs (think: afternoon tea and driving on the left side of the road).

Whether you're looking to motivate the masses with stunning city views from our Gallery, letting business relationships bloom among executives in our elegant Library, or toasting the closing of a deal on our terrace, you'll find our timeless architecture and museum - quality artwork an inspiration worth investing in.

The Amway Grand Plaza, considered the finest hotel in West Michigan, sits snuggled in downtown Grand Rapids — surrounded by art museums, stunning architecture, a lively music, sports and theater scene and arguably some of the best restaurants and the very best breweries in the entire country.

All proceeds from the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival benefit The Preservation Society of Newport County, a non-profit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area's historic architecture, landscapes, and decorative arts.

«Demolition of the structure is not likely because of its status as a national historic landmark, «concludes the Museum Campus Plan prepared by Lohan Associates, an architecture and planning firm.

Chicago Children's Museum (435 E. Illinois St. in North Pier Chicago, Room 370, Chicago 60611; 312-527-1000): Five one - week sessions of City Stalkers begin July 12 take children on explorations of Chicago with one session focusing on architecture, another on neighborhoods and foods, and others on the environment, transportation and news gathering; $ 100 per session.

In Illusions in Art for Young Eyes at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, contemporary master Eric Conklin borrows tools such as conical mirrors from 17th - century Dutch artists and mathematical principles from ancient Egyptian architecture to create a sense of depth when there is none or to imply volume when only area exists.

My fascination with the world of arts, the grand operas, museums, architecture, and textiles are giving the love I have for luxury and beauty that spill into the way I want Mahalo products to be experienced.

every room in the museum has the most beautiful items and architecture - my favorite room was full of unicorn tapestries!

We shot these photos at Balboa Park, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite places in the city with it's European architecture, green spaces and museums galore.

Or, for something a little more surreal, the Dali Museum is a stunning feat of architecture, and a truly iconic venue for a memorable date.

There is plenty to do here, from museums like the Museum of Man and Mingei International Museum to food trucks and lounging on the grass to watching street performers or admiring the architecture.

Located in the hilly and cobbled streets of Durham City, the Oriental Museum on Elvet Hill is the only museum devoted to Oriental architecture and art in the North of Britain, offering a delightful dating experMuseum on Elvet Hill is the only museum devoted to Oriental architecture and art in the North of Britain, offering a delightful dating expermuseum devoted to Oriental architecture and art in the North of Britain, offering a delightful dating experience.

Interesting points of the city are the Park of the Nations, the neoclassical cathedral, a number of museums including the Dora Ochoa De Masramn Provincial Museum, and the colonial architecture.

The world - famous Natural History Museum is the perfect location for an interesting date set amongst some of the most beautiful architecture in the city.

Brooker and company have a firmer handle on the proper architecture for each story (only one, «Crocodile,» really drags), and if the show is starting to repeat itself a bit (the last episode of this batch, «Black Museum,» is basically Black Mirror's Greatest Hits), the execution tends to compensate for the spottiness or familiarity of the ideas.

Set in the title Indiana city that's essentially an outdoor modern architecture museum, this intellect - tickling meeting of minds between Haley Lu Richardson's yearning townie Casey and John Cho's resentfully dutiful son Jin is undoubtedly the best, 99 percent platonic relationship we've seen onscreen in many a moon.

Visually, this is a rich world of Heath Robinson - style contraptions (bear - built and human) and best - of - British architecture, from the Browns» Mansion Tax - tastic Georgian terrace to the splendidly lensed Natural History Museum, with nods to iconic cinema and clichés alike.

At Minneapolis's Bakken Library and Museum of Electricity in Life, for example, as part of last year's FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League competition, kids played PowerUp in pairs with volunteers who have professional expertise in related fields, such as engineering, science, or architecture.

This summer, the # 46.4 million redevelopment of the National Museum of Scotland will transform this magnificent example of Victorian architecture into a world class 21st century experience.

With its history deeply rooted in our nation's founding and a leading economic status, Richmond, VA, is an exciting place where the past, present, and future collide.Numerous monuments and museums recount compelling stories of the Civil War, while stunning architecture and gorgeous botanical gardens dress countless streets and landmarks.

The Press sells to all major museum shops and hundreds of independent stores, many of which are specialty shops selling to a particular profession or market such as architecture, computer science, or economics.

Museum represents an overview of Estonian traditional architecture of the past two centuries.

There are some important wats and a National Museum to busy the history and architecture buffs, and best of all there are some quite good guesthouses, along with a gaggle of midrange hotels to rest your head.

Located in the historic heart of Guadalajara, the hotel is surrounded by stunning architecture, museums, and market places.

Puri Lukisan Museum is a painting museum designed with Balinese traditional architecture that is integrated with pure nature and atmosphere of Ubud ViMuseum is a painting museum designed with Balinese traditional architecture that is integrated with pure nature and atmosphere of Ubud Vimuseum designed with Balinese traditional architecture that is integrated with pure nature and atmosphere of Ubud Village.

Colonial Houses Renowned as the largest living history museum in the world, Colonial Williamsburg offers visitors a taste of 18th - century life through its architecture, costumed interpreters, and historical reenactments.

Within an intriguing mix of Renaissance and modern architecture, along cobblestone streets and in sight of the River Danube, you'll find elegant cafés, inspiring art galleries, and a multitude of museums near our luxury hotel in Budapest.

Whether you are researching the latest museum exhibition to catch, or seeking a behind - the - scenes look at the architecture of an iconic monument — even hunting for the absolute perfect road - trip playlist to download, Travel + Leisure is here with the answers.

• Amsterdam: Explore the canals by night in a saloon boat • Athens: View the Parthenon from the Grande Bretagne Hotel rooftop • Barcelona: Go on a tapas crawl • Belle - Île, France: Enjoy oysters at Le Bistrot du Port • Berlin: Tap into the underground nightlife scene • Budapest: Stay at the restored Four Seasons Gresham Palace • Copenhagen: Browse contemporary design shops • Florence: Tour the Vasari Corridor at the Uffizi • Galway, Ireland: Pair oysters with Guinness at Moran's Oyster Cottage • Iceland: Marvel at the Northern Lights • Isle of Skye, Scotland: Go for whisky tastings at Tallisker distillery • Istanbul: Wander the Grand Bazaar • London: Start with breakfast at the cabmen's shelter on Pont Street • Madrid: Visit the Black Paintings room at the Museo del Prado • Moscow: Tour the Diamond Vaults within the Kremlin • Paris: Snack on bread from Du Pain et Des Idees • Peloponnese, Greece: Stay at the ultra-luxe Amanzoe • Prague: Explore Prague's historic center • Rome: Buy a gelato at San Crispino • Santorini, Greece: Lounge at Red Beach • Sicily: See the mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale • Siena, Italy: Attend the medieval - era Palio horse race • Spain: Take an architecture - themed drive from Bilbao to Granada • Stockholm: Visit the Vasa Museum • Venice: Shop for glassware at L'Angolo del Passat • Versailles, France: Explore Andre Le Notre's gardens at Versailles • Vienna: Attend a concert at the Musikverein

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Beyond the casinos, there are beaches, museums, and unique blends of architecture created from the Portuguese influence.

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The City of Light has Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre Museum with its elegant glass pyramid contrasting its ancient architecture.

From the Gothic, Medieval, and Baroque architecture of the palaces, churches, and monasteries housed within Dubrovnik's old town Stari Grad, to the museums, open - air markets, and seaside restaurants; sightseeing is high on the agenda when visiting the Pearl of the Adriatic.

The «City of Light» is home to Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre Museum with its elegant glass pyramid contrasting its ancient architecture.

Renowned as the largest living history museum in the world, Colonial Williamsburg offers visitors a taste of 18th - century life through its architecture, costumed interpreters and historical reenactments.

The architecture for starters is nothing short of charming, while there's a choice of museums and galleries dotted throughout the immediate area.

Explore the Bali Museum's display of Balinese architecture styles as well as the Bali Safari and Marine Park, which is home to over 250 exotic bird species, the largest collection of birds of paradise and the famous komodo dragon.