giovedì 10 dicembre 2009

My San Fran: Christopher Haas,

My San Fran: Christopher Haas, Pt. 1
de Young Museum: The Skin

Watch as Haas, who worked closely with Herzog & de Meuron on this project, discusses in detail one of the building's most distinguishing features: its bronze skin, which is both embossed and perforated.



My San Fran: Christopher Haas, Pt. 2
de Young Museum: Tower & Exterior

Watch as Haas, who worked closely with Herzog and de Meuron on this project, explains why the museum’s iconic tower rotates 30 degrees; and what structural-engineering steps were taken to limit damage during seismic events. He also discusses the museum’s 40-foot, perforated cantilever that gives the impression of sitting under a canopy of trees; and he reveals his own favorite spot.


My San Fran: Christopher Haas, Pt. 3
de Young Museum: Interior

Watch as Haas, who worked closely with Herzog and de Meuron on this project, explains how the museum is integrated with the surrounding park and builds a relationship between nature and art.


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