center popmpidou case study
DESCRIPTION
Urban design case study of the Center PopmpidouTRANSCRIPT
Pompidou CenterParis, France
Architects: Renzo Piano Richardo Rogers Gianfranco Franchini Ove Arup & Partners
Adam Amrhein and Lizz Chiarelli
Paris, France Georges Pompidou Center
Location
George Pompidou - President
Architect Jean Prouvé lead International Competition
Competition Winners Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers and Gianfranco Franchini, assisted by Ove Arup & Partners
Etablissement public constructeur du Centre Beaubourg Construction office established in 1971
architect Jean Prouvé
Development Context
George Pompidou - President
“[An] original cultural institution in the heart of Paris completely focused on modern and contemporary creation, where the visual arts would rub shoulders with theatre, music, cinema, literature and the spoken word.”
Architect Jean Prouvé lead International Competition
Competition Winners Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers and Gianfranco Franchini, assisted by Ove Arup & Partners
Etablissement public constructeur du Centre Beaubourg Construction office established in 1971
architect Jean Prouvé
Development Context
Inside-out Construction
COMPETITION REQUIRMENTS:
InterdisciplinaryFreedom of movement and flowOpen approach to exhibition areas
COLOR
Inside-out Construction
COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS:
InterdisciplinaryFreedom of movement and flowOpen approach to exhibition areas
COLOR
TRANSPARENCY
Inside-out Construction
COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS:
InterdisciplinaryFreedom of movement and flowOpen approach to exhibition areas
COLOR
Inside-out Construction
COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS:
InterdisciplinaryFreedom of movement and flowOpen approach to exhibition areas
TRANSPARENCY
EXPOSING STRUCTURE, MOVEMENT AND FLOW SYSTEMS
PROGRAM:
Public LibraryThe Musée National d’Art ModerneIRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique)Childrens activitiesCinemaConferencesDebatesShowsConcertsExhibitions
Components of Design
1969 1970-1971
197719831996-2000
Timeline
1972-1976
1969 1970-1971 1972-1976
197719831996-2000
Idea Conceived
Timeline
1969 1970-1971 1972-1976
197719831996-2000
Idea Conceived Design Competition
Timeline
1969 1970-1971 1972-1976
197719831996-2000
Idea Conceived Design Competition Construction
Timeline
1969 1970-1971 1972-1976
197719831996-2000
Idea Conceived Design Competition Construction
Opening
Timeline
1969 1970-1971 1972-1976
197719831996-2000
Idea Conceived Design Competition Construction
OpeningStravinsky Fountain
Timeline
1969 1970-1971 1972-1976
197719831996-2000
Idea Conceived Design Competition Construction
OpeningStravinsky FountainRenovation
Timeline
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Evaluation
Popularity / Use
Imageability / Memorability
Sustainability
Evaluation
Popularity / Use
Imageability / Memorability
Sustainability
designed for 5k visitors / day
Evaluation
Popularity / Use
Imageability / Memorability
Sustainability
designed for 5k visitors / day26k visitors / day
Evaluation
Popularity / Use
Imageability / Memorability
Sustainability
designed for 5k visitors / day26k visitors / day150m visitors since 1977
Evaluation
Popularity / Use
Imageability / Memorability
Sustainability
designed for 5k visitors / day26k visitors / day150m visitors since 1977
bold and distinctive architecture
Evaluation
Popularity / Use
Imageability / Memorability
Sustainability
designed for 5k visitors / day26k visitors / day150m visitors since 1977
bold and distinctive architecturewell designed public space
Evaluation
Popularity / Use
Imageability / Memorability
Sustainability
designed for 5k visitors / day26k visitors / day150m visitors since 1977
bold and distinctive architecturewell designed public space
building systems exposed
Evaluation
Popularity / Use
Imageability / Memorability
Sustainability
designed for 5k visitors / day26k visitors / day150m visitors since 1977
bold and distinctive architecturewell designed public space
building systems exposedoverload of visitors takes its toll
Evaluation
Popularity / Use
Imageability / Memorability
Sustainability
designed for 5k visitors / day26k visitors / day150m visitors since 1977
bold and distinctive architecturewell designed public space
building systems exposedoverload of visitors takes its tolldestination and anchor for city
Evaluation
Popularity / Use
Imageability / Memorability
Sustainability
designed for 5k visitors / day26k visitors / day150m visitors since 1977
bold and distinctive architecturewell designed public space
building systems exposedoverload of visitors takes its tolldestination and anchor for cityclosure of public roof access
Design Lessons
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Design Lessons
1) Match the building type / architecture to use.
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Design Lessons
1) Match the building type / architecture to use.
2) Incorporate a variety of use intensities to public space.
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Design Lessons
1) Match the building type / architecture to use.
2) Incorporate a variety of use intensities to public space.
3) Building itself is destination / experience.
Design Lessons
1) Match the building type / architecture to use.
2) Incorporate a variety of use intensities to public space.
3) Building itself is destination / experience.
Design Lessons
References www.phaidon.com/resource/ontourwithrp-p008.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centre_Georges_Pompidou centrepompidou.fr
Image Citations Title Page www.phaidon.com/resource/ontourwithrpp008 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2518589356_a7ffd19191_z.jpg?zz=1
Location google earth
Context http://farm1.static.flickr.com/41/1111526434_3b56b5585f.jpg www.centrepompidou.fr/information/pratique/architecture/images/xl/00007.jpg www.centrepompidou.fr/information/pratique/architecture/images/xl/00003.jpg
Construction http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2118/3531045049_b9cce227ff_z.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/3888669974_13843cbb21_z.jpg http://farm1.static.flickr.com/82/259597061_d5f005f7b3_z.jpg?zz=1
Design Components www.centrepompudou.fr/img/abrod-en(32c).gif
Timeline http://voutsadakis.com/GALLERY/ALMANAC/Year2010/Jul2010/07052010/Georges_Pompidou.jpg http://www4.architektur.tu-darmstadt.de/upload/powerhouse_paper_image/901/01_Renzo_Piano.jpg http://www.sidellgibson.co.uk/images/partners/su-rogers.jpg http://www.egodesign.ca/_files/articles/blocks/806_centre_pompidou_adagp_paris.jpg http://www.flickr.com/photos/camy_a/3531352217/sizes/l/ http://miyomarinaheritage.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/centre-pompidou-01.jpg
Images + Elements http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4226256910_40efff7f56_z.jpg?zz=1 http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nbYdNetvTOg/Sr86F8SV5aI/AAAAAAAAMLI/g3ZqBi7r_P0/s800/CentrePompidou7.jpg http://www.conservapedia.com/images/3/3a/Centre_Pompidou.jpg http://www.flickr.com/photos/camy_a/3531300007/sizes/l/ http://journeychic.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_1386.jpg
Evaluation http://www.flickr.com/photos/42617634@N08/3923269186/sizes/z/in/photostream/ http://www.new-paris-ile-de-france.co.uk/pages-transverses-en-paris/page-print-fiche-en-64763.html&idFicheMulti=382&coe_i_id_printPage=71737 http://www.flickr.com/photos/zoetnet/4851077391/sizes/o/