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Just stunning: the 'vieux port pavilion' by foster + partners.
Located in Marseille in la douce France
Look at the horizontal plane of stainless steel that mirrors
the quayside and pedestrian traffic in a most breathtaking way.
the quayside and pedestrian traffic in a most breathtaking way.
This project is part of a greater revitalization effort
of some Marseille area's.
The mirrored, covered zone is envisioned as an event space and
possible market place where the pavilion reflects
beautifully the bustling port in Marseille. It's great to see
spectators become part of the landscape experience.
Next time you visit Marseille, check it out and make some
reflection pictures!
Some technical info?
The 46 by 22 meter canopy is made of highly polished stainless
steel such that it reflects the inverted pedestrian area and
The 46 by 22 meter canopy is made of highly polished stainless
steel such that it reflects the inverted pedestrian area and
harbor at the water's edge.
The landscape design was developed by Michel Desvigne and
includes a subtle granite surface.
The landscape design was developed by Michel Desvigne and
includes a subtle granite surface.
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| © nigel young / foster + partners |
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| © nigel young / foster + partners |
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