The Tower is located in Arles, France. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the building acts as the Luma Arles arts campus centerpiece. Photographer Iwan Baan captured the Tower's uniquely paneled exterior and the intricately designed interior features to showcase the distinctive building.
The unique design is clad in 11,000 irregularly arranged stainless steel panels. The Tower is 56 meters high and was commissioned by Swiss collector Maja Hoffmann. The building boasts exhibition galleries, archives, a library, offices, seminar rooms, and a cafe. Moreover, the arts tower's lobby space is intersected by softly curved staircases. The architect's design was informed by Vincent Van Gogh's paintings and the nearby Roman amphitheater, which Baan captures in his photographs.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Stainless Steel Panels in Architecture
- Opportunities for architects to create unique and sustainable building designs using stainless steel panels.
- Arts Campus Design
- Innovative approaches to designing full-service arts campus programs with buildings that complement modern art styles.
- Photography in Architecture
- Emerging demand for skilled photographers to showcase architectural works and designs both during and after construction.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Modern architecture is embracing new materials and designs to create sustainable and unique buildings with artistic flair.
- Art Education
- Institutions focused on the education and promotion of contemporary art styles are driving the demand for functional and innovative campus designs.
- Photography
- Professional photographers are in demand to capture unique and multi-dimensional images of architectural projects for documentation, promotional materials and awards contests.
