The Kunsthaus Graz Art Museum inwards Graz , Republic of Austria , is a gigantic blob-shaped edifice amongst a dozen or as well as therefore subway similar nozzles , acting every bit windows , that stick out from its curved roof , giving the construction an undeniable alien creature similar look. Indeed , its designers , London architect Peter Cook as well as Colin Fournier , bring themselves named the edifice the “Friendly Alien”. Inside the beast’s belly are 2 huge floors for modern fine art exhibitions.
Located on the westward banking concern of the River Mur inwards the historic middle , the Graz Art Museum was built every bit role of the European Capital of Culture celebrations inwards 2003 , as well as has since expire an architectural landmark inwards Graz.
The building’s roof is made from thousands of acrylic drinking glass panels that generates liberate energy amongst built-in photovoltaic panels. The outer peel is embedded amongst but about nine-hundred fluorescent rings that tin endure individually programmed , creating a operate of fine art on the construction itself.
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Photo credit: Maleen Diestel
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Photo credit: www.graztourismus.at
Photo credit: www.graztourismus.at
Photo credit: www.graztourismus.at
Photo credit: www.graztourismus.at
Photo credit: Maleen Diestel
Sources: Inhabitat / Austrai.info