zaha hadid: une architecture at the chanel mobile art pavilion

zaha hadid: une architecture
mobile arts pavilion at the institute du monde arabe, paris
through to october 30, 2011



'une architecture' exhibition at mobile art pavilion, paris, france
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'une architecture', an exhibition of zaha hadid's recent work is now on display at 'mobile art pavilion' in paris.
thematically exploring a series of agendas, the installation - the first to be held within the refurbished space - presents
architectural models, paintings and projects from a variety of projects around the world. unique in its approach,
the organic space offers the opportunity to experience the varied and exploratory work within its own architectural reality.

showcasing both realized and incomplete structures - including the 'soho central business district' in beijing,
the 'spiral tower' for the university campus in barcelona, the 'guggenheim project' in singapore, the recently completed
'cgm-cma tower' in marseille, 'abu dhabi performing arts center' in the united arab emirates, and more - the exhibition
looks to provide visitors with the discovery of space, scenography and the work of the practice itself.



entering into the exhibition
image © francois lacour, courtesy of institut du monde arabe


fluid forms compose the continuous exhibition loop, reinforcing the varied environment and rhythmical spatial sequences.
a parametrically derived spatial structure unfolds within the interior spaces, displaying and organizing a range of projects
and explorations in cocoon-like volumes. a network of webbed and contoured forms stretch between the ceiling and floor
to create a series of contrasting projection screens and room dividers.

screens display time-lapsed videos of renderings and construction growth
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video of 'field of towers', beijing CBD core area, 2011
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'field of towers', study of models for beijing CBD core area, 2011
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models of various towers for beijing CBD core area
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detail of models
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overall exhibition space
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model of abu dhabi performing arts center, 2008
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model of abu dhabi performing arts center, 2008
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detail of overall model
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detail of stage
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model of CMA-CGM head office tower, marseille
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videos, paintings and architectural models make up the exhibition
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paintings of nile tower, cairo
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