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The Bilbao effect.

Authors :
Stephens, Suzanne
Source :
Architectural Record. May1999, Vol. 187 Issue 5, p168-173. 6p. 8 Color Photographs, 2 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Examines the implications of the success of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain in terms of its architectural design to its architect, Frank Gehry and for the profession. Positive effect of the museum to the area's tourism industry; Demand for arty architects to design innovative buildings to lure tourism; Overview on Gehry's design process; Pressure on Gehry to duplicate his success at Bilbao.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ARCHITECTURAL design

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0003858X
Volume :
187
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Architectural Record
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
2093906