Mariinsky Theatre Ii
Mariinsky Theatre II
The City and the Site
St.Petersburg which is located by the Nieva River is a city of only 4 centuries of age. Being initially constructed by Peter the Great in 18th century and further expanded within the 19th century, there are many monuments built within the town.[1] With the beginning of the 21st century and the birthday of city being around, the city is now ready to take off for the modern technologies and architecture to take the lead within the city. Mariinsky Theatre I, built in1860s, has been one of the monuments within St.Petersburg by resembling a large extent of significance for the city such as hosting the premier of the stage masterpieces of Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov. Moreover this building contains many of the traditional architectural identities of St.Petersburg. However for the city to transform from the past to future it has been decided to make a new Mariinsky Theatre II across the river. A competition was hold in 2002 in order to gather chose a design for the new theatre. One of the entrants designs which came out to be the winner was Eric Owen Moss’s ice sculpture.
Figure 1-St.Petersburg’s Map
Architect
Eric Owen Moss began his core career in 1973 when he initiated his 25 person firm.[3] With two architecture masters degrees each from University of California and Harvard University and the experience gained from teaching in Southern California Institute of Architecture, soon he became able to design a lot of magnificence master pieces within Culver City, turning a wasteland into an architectural wonderland.[4] As his becoming more recognized they made efforts to introduce their style in different parts of the world. In such endeavour they designed the Mariinsky Theatre II.
Figure2-Eric Owen Moss
DESIGN
This new design consisted of a solid piece in combination with a sophisticated glass structure lobby. According to Eric Moss himself the new building is designed “to acknowledge and
The City and the Site
St.Petersburg which is located by the Nieva River is a city of only 4 centuries of age. Being initially constructed by Peter the Great in 18th century and further expanded within the 19th century, there are many monuments built within the town.[1] With the beginning of the 21st century and the birthday of city being around, the city is now ready to take off for the modern technologies and architecture to take the lead within the city. Mariinsky Theatre I, built in1860s, has been one of the monuments within St.Petersburg by resembling a large extent of significance for the city such as hosting the premier of the stage masterpieces of Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov. Moreover this building contains many of the traditional architectural identities of St.Petersburg. However for the city to transform from the past to future it has been decided to make a new Mariinsky Theatre II across the river. A competition was hold in 2002 in order to gather chose a design for the new theatre. One of the entrants designs which came out to be the winner was Eric Owen Moss’s ice sculpture.
Figure 1-St.Petersburg’s Map
Architect
Eric Owen Moss began his core career in 1973 when he initiated his 25 person firm.[3] With two architecture masters degrees each from University of California and Harvard University and the experience gained from teaching in Southern California Institute of Architecture, soon he became able to design a lot of magnificence master pieces within Culver City, turning a wasteland into an architectural wonderland.[4] As his becoming more recognized they made efforts to introduce their style in different parts of the world. In such endeavour they designed the Mariinsky Theatre II.
Figure2-Eric Owen Moss
DESIGN
This new design consisted of a solid piece in combination with a sophisticated glass structure lobby. According to Eric Moss himself the new building is designed “to acknowledge and
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