Steven Holl’s Architecture: A True Work of Art

 
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Admittedly, Steven Holl’s architecture is a true work of art fully functional. This renowned architect born in Bremerton, Washington in 1947. After finishing his studies in architecture at the University of Washington decided to expand his particular profession’s most advanced architectural studies in Rome, all from 1970.

One of the most renowned American architects and his projects are characterized by an excellent combination of light and space. In mid-1976 decided to join the Architectural Association in London, and later founded Steven Holl Architects in New York City.

One of his most admired series of towers is the Linked Hybrid in Beijing, China, which are interconnected with each other for several airlift, which we can see below:

Linked Hybrid in Beijing

Linked Hybrid in Beijing towers

These towers are home to approximately 2,500 people and is considered a mini-city within the city. They are joined on the 20th floor of bridges that are offered by different service: there you will find cafes, dry cleaners, florists, restaurants, shops.

Linked Hybrid in Beijing towers at night

Other projects that we emphasize is the Casino Knokke in Belgium, considered as a true architectural masterpiece. This is a building that is fully relate to their environment and with the surrounding environment, through which fuses lighting with space, both inside and out.

Casino Knokke Architecture in Belgium

Casino Knokke in Belgium

Casino Knokke Swimming Pool in Belgium

Other projects are no less important are the Museum of Art Nelson-Atkins, Kansas, USA, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Swiss Embassy, ​​Washington DC, USA, the Kiasma Modern Art Museum, the Chapel of St. Ignatius in Seattle, the Water Purification plant in Toronto, and so on.

Museum of Art Nelson-Atkins, Kansas

     

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