Radical Boxes
David Chipperfield defends the rectangular box.
Anchorage Daily News | Museum architect defends rectangular expansionAbout 125 people showed up for the public workshop Tuesday, many of them concerned about keeping the proposed birch forest healthy, the building bright and the exhibits protected from sunshine. One woman even suggested adding peaks to the exterior to mimic the shape of the Chugach Mountains.
Others voiced fears of the proposed box-building shape. Chipperfield defended the rectangular box as a legitimate architectural shape. Over and over, he reminded the audience that exotic shapes can do more harm than good and often are difficult because of budgetary restraints. The museum annex is 'not going to be something that does gymnastics in terms of architecture because I don't think that's appropriate,' he said.
* Ray, 6/02/2004 09:34:19 AM
