I am doing for some precedent research for urban plazas and public spaces that feature stairs. Bleacher stairs, landings, regualr stairs so on and so forth - think Spanish Steps - cascading, programmed public stairs - large or small etc. Any and all ideas welcomed! Thanks
a fairly unique example that i didn't expect to like so much: the public path up and over gehry's disney concert hall. a variety of spatial conditions and perspectives.
, in Portland, Oregon, looks superficially dated by now, but the curving stairs/bleachers with integral "stramp" are perfect as seating for the city's Living Room.
Public/Urbans Space Precedent Research
I am doing for some precedent research for urban plazas and public spaces that feature stairs. Bleacher stairs, landings, regualr stairs so on and so forth - think Spanish Steps - cascading, programmed public stairs - large or small etc. Any and all ideas welcomed! Thanks
narrow it down some...that is still a big area to cover. But the yokohama by FOA is a modern interpretation
the answer is always machu picchu
lawrence halprin
...i like freeway park, but all of his work should be helpful
http://images.google.com/images?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=freeway%20park&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi
you should pick up some camillo sitte
not really a public plaza, but how 'bout the maritime youth house by plot/big/jds...
or renzo piano's NEMO in amsterdam...
ummm.... there's more, but i just got off of a plane and my brain's not working yet...
not built, but one of my all time favs...also by plot:
http://archinect.com/gallery/albums/userpics/operaHOUSE_02.jpg
snohetta's opera house...
a fairly unique example that i didn't expect to like so much: the public path up and over gehry's disney concert hall. a variety of spatial conditions and perspectives.
, in Portland, Oregon, looks superficially dated by now, but the curving stairs/bleachers with integral "stramp" are perfect as seating for the city's Living Room.
Great! Thanks guys
you might try Federation Square, Melbourne:
www.federationsquare.com.au
http://www.pps.org/great_public_spaces/one?public_place_id=532
http://www.architectureaustralia.com/aa/aaissue.php?article=7&issueid=200303&typeon=2
http://www.labarchitecture.com
Seinajoki Town Hall - Aalto did some incredible grass steps.
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