A Critical Architecture Blog | Critique This! http://www.critiquethis.us Critique This is an architecture blog in a magazine format which critically examines the state of architecture within the United States. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:31:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en no Ya-Ya, people want architecture at a Great Value Related Photos
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]]> http://www.critiquethis.us/2009/12/18/rethinking-the-function-of-the-architects-desktop/ de Young Museum by Herzog & de Meuron: The Copper Killer underwhelming at best, and there are few spaces on the interior that capture the same spirit that is embodied by the structure's unique exterior appearance. The exterior form and treatment of the structure's skin is overwhelming. The materiality, texture and the building's seductive physique are used to create a building that one cannot help but to stare at. The de Young Museum is simply beautiful, its copper skin is unmatched in scale and execution, but the local and regional ecosystem must pay a great cost for its unique beauty.

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