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Mat buildings
2005.09.14 14:07
Yes, another late unbuilt Le Corbusier design reenacted within contemporary architecture. (I have a copy of the Rice Venice Hospital folio; bought it at Wittenborn Books in the late 1970s. I keep on meaning to put it up for auction, that is, after I scan it.)
Now look at Le Corbusier's design for the Electronic Calculation Center Olivetti, Rho-Milan, 1963-64--it's got mat, blob and funky hi-rise all in one. The first to reenact this one was Stirling with his unbuilt design for the Olivetti Headquarters, Milton Keynes, 1971.
Maybe 14 September is Reenactionary Architecturism day.
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