[shonguiz]

Well you know guys the glass pyramid at the louvre also raised many voices but it has finally been constructed.

[The Artist]

^its small and surrounded by the louvre
this one is like an egyptian size in glass..
I think its to much for paris..imo

[SDNR]

I guess even the Eiffel Tower was hated when it was built in the 1880s.

[bmer]

Well, skyscrapers were banned for a long time after the Montparnasse tower which was and still is criticized for looking out of place compared to its surroundings. After 36 years it's still a controversial building.

Excluding La Défense there hasn't been any skyscraper projects for decades. And even the skyscrapers at La Défense feel quite "modest" in real life (at least IMO).

Another great example of controversial architecture is the Centre Georges Pompidou (especially the rear side with the colourful pipes). This one you have to see in real life.

[SDNR]

Centre Georges Pompidou is a fantastic building -- LOL. It was one of the first examples of what became known as "High Tech" architecture.

[modena_360stradale]

I guess this takes us a bit away from the 'modern' focus of this thread, but the Academy of Athens is marvelous:



The only problems are the flanking columns. The volutes are disproportionate, and the statues are way too big

And although the pedimental art isn't as animated as it could be, it's still magnificent. -- I do prefer the Nelson (type) Pediment, however. The 'relief-like' carving is unbelievable:

[modena_360stradale]

And because I have nothing better to do right now...

One of my favorites: the Temple of Athena Nike. Imagine what it must have looked like in its day!



From the Parapet. The wet-drapery effect is unbelievable:





Reconstruction of the Acropolis. The T. to Athena Nike is to the right of the Propylaea:

[modena_360stradale]

Originally Posted by SDNR

As there appears to be sevearal people around here who have an interest in Modern and contemporary architecture, I thought it would be great to have an official thread where we could post pictures of buildings and projects we like and discuss them

Oh, whoops

Delete mine if you please

[SDNR]

don't be silly modena_360stradale, Classical architecture is wonderful, thanks for posting those examples

please post some more if you like

[modena_360stradale]

A house in town:



Specs:

• 31,000 square feet
  
• 1,200 sq. ft. kitchen
  
• 3,000 sq. ft. entertainment center
  
• 1,200 of the home's lights are controlled from a central processing unit
  
• Room to seat 300 for a formal dinner
  
• Staff quarters on two levels
  
• Master office suite with adjoining office for support staff
  
• Indoor gun/archery range
  
• 65 ft. long art gallery (along the living room and dining room)
  
• 2,200 bottle wine cellar
  
• Two elevators
  
• Two-car detailing center (the most important part )
  
  
• 2 and a half years in design, 7 years in development
  
  
• Asking price: $22,000,000

Office:



"The HVAC system for all 25,000 square feet under roof is controlled by a computer system designed by Johnson Controls. It is connected to two 25-ton air conditioning central chiller units and utilizes a “4 pipe” system which constantly circulates hot and cold water throughout the home. There are 22 different zones for heating and cooling and the system maintains the temperature at the desired level with no more than a half-degree difference."



Bedroom, with three sitting areas:



Master Bath includes a 'hidden stairwell' up to a private 600 sq. ft. sun deck:



Dining room:



The house features a fully welded, stainless steel roof:









Building phase:



Finished: