life:/straightup » Gehry http://lifestraightup.com less gloss_more real Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:02:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The Quiet Starchitects http://lifestraightup.com/posts/the-quiet-starchitects/ http://lifestraightup.com/posts/the-quiet-starchitects/#comments Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:18:54 +0000 The Frugal Awesometect http://lifestraightup.com/?p=164 zumthor_thermevalsMost of you in the non-architecture world might know a little about architecture. For example, the cool building you pass by everyday that is a milemarker on your route or maybe the Disney Concert Hall in LA by Gehry. A lot of what you see everyday is corporate designed architecture that follows an established formula and is profit driven. It is infill, and often realized as part of an urban planning scheme, but not “coffee table book” architecture.

zumthor_protstructruinsI thought I would introduce you to others that are less loud and attention grabbing, although there are a couple exceptions on this list. It is an architecture to be digested more slowly, responsive to the site and program in a visionary way.

So I’ve compiled a short list this week for you to check out, if you stumble upon others let me know where it is and what you liked about it. Attach a photo if you like.

Gibellina Museum

1. Carlos Scarpa

2. Rafael Moneo
3. Francesco Venezia
4. Peter Zumthor
5. Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen
6. Donald Judd
7. Raimund Abraham
8. MVRDV

If you would like to learn more about major Stararchitects, check out the Pritzker Prize list. I do not strive to someday make this list, but do hope to someday be exposed to the ideas, dialogue, and impressions of those that question and redefine the way we experience our built environments.

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