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Frank Gehry Image Tour Frank Gehry Image Tour Frank Gehry Image Tour This project by the American architect Frank Gehry marks the corner at the Jiraskuv Bridge. Officially named the 'Rasin Building,' soon after its conception it was dubbed 'Ginger and Fred,' as it dances like the famous couple Rogers and Astaire around the corner. The building definitely pinpoints some directions modern architecture can take when faced with a city that demands either 'restauration' architecture or 'new' architecture. West facade Corner facade North facade Glass dress Close-up of glass paning Bouncing and jumping Reminiscent of Mondriaan's 'Broadway Boogie Woogie' painting, finally realized in architecture. Across the Vltava The building joins the rhythm of the street it is located on, but gives a new interpretation to the meaning 'Schwung. |
