parc de la Villette

Pont-de-Flandre

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역사·문화BY TELLBY

1Parc de la Villette1:52

Welcome to the edge of the city, to the nineteenth arrondissement, and to the massive fifty-five hectare expanse known as Park duh lah vee-let. If you arrived expecting the perfect, manicured lawns, the symmetrical gravel paths,…
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2The City of Blood: The Industrial Past1:53

Before we analyze the strange red structures around us, we must fire up the time machine and descend into the dark, industrial history of this land. In the mid-nineteenth century, Emperor Napoleon the Third mandated the…
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3Bernard Tschumi and Deconstructivism1:43

To heal this industrial scar, the city held a massive design competition. The winner was Bernard Tschumi, a man known at the time more as a philosopher and theorist than a practical builder. …
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4The Points: Decoding the Red Folies1:46

The most visible and instantly recognizable elements of Tschumi's design are the bizarre red structures scattered relentlessly across the park. These make up the first of his three systems: The Points. …
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5The Lines: A Cinematic Promenade1:34

The second system Tschumi superimposed upon the park is The Lines. This constitutes the network of pathways that cuts across the rigid grid of the folies. …
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6The Surfaces: Themed Gardens of Surprise1:39

The final architectural system is The Surfaces. These are the large, open green lawns meant for massive public gatherings, concerts, and the famous summer open-air film festival. …
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7The Cultural Hubs: Science and Music1:38

While the deconstructivist landscape is fascinating, La Villette is ultimately defined by the colossal cultural institutions that anchor its perimeters. It is a true city of culture. …
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8Parc de la Villette1:30

As you conclude your exploration of Park duh lah vee-let, you are forced to confront the ultimate question: did this crazy, highly theoretical experiment actually work? Look around you. …
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