Tag Archives: Guangzhou Opera House

Documentary – Sir Norman Foster – “Building the Gherkin”

Posted on March 27, 2012 by admin

At the end of the Last Century, the european insurance conglomerate Swiss Re didn’t find a suitable space to group its operations in London’s financial district. It mandated world acclaimed architect Sir Norman Foster to solve the problem, which he did by proposing a building that would change the architectural paradigm, shifting from boxed like ……

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Cultural Beacons: Zaha Hadid and the Guangzhou Opera House Documentary

Posted on March 20, 2012 by admin

Short documentary video on Zaha Hadid’s Guangzhou Opera House building… Continue reading →

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