From his home in Santa Monica to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Frank Gehry has created consequential works of contemporary architecture all over the world, transforming the cities in which they were built. Gehry, an unclassifiable and groundbreaking architect, has continually responded with finesse to the challenges of complex programming and building within particularly delicate urban frameworks. A pioneer in computer-aided design, he harnessed technology to conjure surprising and poetic forms. In this world tour, Jean-Louis Cohen-acclaimed historian, critic, and curator of architecture and urban design-draws upon his deep familiarity with the architect to present some forty spectacular buildings, from the Walt Disney Concert Hall to the Louis Vuitton Foundation, and from the Pierre Boulez Saal to the Luma Foundation.
Né d'un pari entre Marie-Antoinette et le comte d'Artois, futur Charles X, le pavillon de Bagatelle est édifié dans le Bois de Boulogne en 1777 par François-Joseph Bélanger sur le modèle d'une villa néo-palladienne entourée de pittoresques jardins anglais dessinés par Thomas Blaikie. Domaine idyllique, admiré tant en Europe qu'en Amérique, Bagatelle a accueilli de célèbres occupants - le roi de Rome, le duc de Berry, Richard Seymour-Conway, quatrième marquis de Hertford, ou Richard Wallace - avant d'être acquis par la Ville de Paris en 1905. Si le parc et sa roseraie font les délices d'un public fidèle, le pavillon, fermé depuis quinze ans, menaçait ruine. La restauration confiée à la Fondation Mansart a sauvé ce joyau architectural en lui restituant sa splendeur d'antan, ce dont témoigne ce volume magnifiquement illustré de photographies inédites et de rares documents d'archives.
Organisatrice de visites de jardins privés à Venise, l'auteure dévoile quelques-uns de ses coups de coeur : jardins de grandes familles, de couvents ou d'institutions, jardins médiévaux ou contemporains, etc.
One of Paris's most iconic buildings, the Luxembourg Palace was the residence of Marie de' Medici before it became the seat of the French Senate. This book takes you on a tour through four centuries of French history, inside the palace walls and beyond, into the secluded haven of the gardens, sheltered from the hubbub of the city. Discover the legislative processes and oversight functions that provide modern, democratic governance. Explore the Hemicycle and the Library and the rooms in between. Wander through the avenues of one of the most beautiful gardens in the world.
This comprehensive, superbly illustrated, slipcased volume recounts the history of the palace and brings to life the splendors of French culture and history. A visit to the exceptionally well-preserved Fontainebleau-one of the few royal residences left intact during the French Revolution-offers unparalleled access to French history, art, and architecture. From François I to Napoleon, and from Marie Antoinette to Joséphine, Fontainebleau sweeps the reader back in time to experience the traditions and customs of great figures throughout the history of France. Comprised of more than 1,500 rooms on 130 acres of parkland and gardens, and situated thirty-seven miles south of Paris, Fontainebleau welcomes more than 500,000 visitors a year. This book features superb images illustrating the artisanal decorative details of the château and the spectacular works of art still housed within ; it includes exclusive access to archival documents and numerous rooms and galleries that are not open to the public. Imbued with over eight centuries of history, Fontainebleau offers unique historical insight into the lives of over thirty-four French sovereigns who inhabited and enhanced this great architectural monument. From hunting excursions to the grand parties and spectacles that took place at Fontainebleau, this book is a private invitation inside a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of France's most beautiful historical monuments.
Ce document étudie les liens entre les projets de parcs à thèmes Disney d'aujourd'hui et les expositions et autres parcs d'attractions de rêve antérieurs, en analysant leurs évolutions depuis le concept de Walt Disney jusqu'à la naissance de la multinationale actuelle. Des auteurs divers examinent l'impact du design architectural des parcs à thème Disney sur l'architecture et sur notre imaginaire.
Présente des récits d'écrivains d'Egypte et de touristes qui ont voyagé en Egypte au temps des derniers rois, Fouad et Farouk, entre 1917 et 1952 et avant l'ère du tourisme de masse. Les illustrations, privées ou conservées dans des archives, restituent l'ambiance des dernières années de royauté égyptienne.
Dominating the magnificent landscape of the Cap d'Antibes stands an invaluable treasure-the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. A true legend of the French Riviera, this palace has existed for one hundred and fifty years, during which time it has never ceased to be an inspiration for its visitors. Aristocrats, painters, movie directors, actors, poets, and photographers have stayed there and wished to return time and again. Luminaries from the worlds of art and cinema have graced its doors from the beginning of its illustrious history, including F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Marlene Dietrich, and Rita Hayworth. This legendary hotel is both an exceptional place, where remarkable meetings of like-minded individuals take place, and an ideal second home where the dolce vita is elevated to perfection.
