Public places that work (for me)

Posted: October 4th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Buildings | Tags: , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

London, behind Hampstead Theatre

Today the book Beyond the black box and the white cube (English title, Dutch book, ridiculous) went on sale. Obviously, I haven’t read it yet, but it’s high on my wishlist. The short movie that accompanies the book shows how innovative architecture can lead to a better cultural experience. The museum of the future needs such a building. Moreover, as I believe the museum of the future is in the heart of society, it has to be in an amazing environment, open to public.

If I were to build a museum, I’d be inspired by these wonderful public places that just work (for me). Read the rest of this entry »