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This is arguably one of the most twisted houses, and its waist is sunk directly into it, making it look like the waist of a graceful woman. In fact, it is designed to imitate the body of a dancing girl, and the house next to it is naturally the dance partner of the "graceful dancing girl", and the rhythm of the dance can be seen at a glance. In this issue, we will talk about this dancing house and see how this vivid building was built.
The building is the Dancing House in Prague, Czech Republic, which resembles two people standing facing each other, one of whom is dancing and the other is stretching his arms as if to match each other's dance steps. This design image makes the house feel like it's dancing, hence the name of such an image. Although the house looks a little distorted at first glance, when viewed from a distance, it has the charm of dancing.
So, how did the architects of the dance house come up with such a peculiar design? It is said that this was because the team of architects at the time wanted to express the creativity and vitality of human beings through this building. They wanted to design a house that was different from traditional architecture and showed a free and flexible attitude to life. So, they skillfully used the popular elements of the time and their own imagination to create such a unique architectural image.
The name "Dance House" is based on the shape of the building, which resembles a pair of dancers. The building consists of two main parts: a static rectangular structure supporting a dynamic curvilinear structure. The curved structure consists of 99 concrete slabs, each of which has a different shape and size. The shape and position of the windows are also irregular, creating a sense of movement and rhythm.
In fact, the building is not only famous for its "dance", but also for its unique location. The house was originally an apartment building that was destroyed by the United States during the war in 1945. The land was not cleared until 1960. As early as 1986, Milunich, a respected architect in the Czechoslovak architectural world, had the idea of working on a project in this place and discussed the idea with his neighbor, the then little-known dissident Javel.
A few years later, Havel became a popular leader and subsequently began to take power in Czechoslovakia. Thanks to Javier's help, the idea of the development of this place was realized. Havel eventually decided to have Milunich survey the site in the hope that it would become a cultural center. Obviously, it backfired, though, as the place was too small for additional development potential.
By pulling investment around, Dutch insurance companies sponsor the construction of a house in this place. The superbank made Milunic the main designer and asked him to collaborate with another world-renowned architect. The French architect Jean Nouvel rejected the idea because he felt that the floor area was too small. But Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry accepted the invitation, and the two worked together to build the dancing house.
In addition to its peculiar appearance, the dance hall has many other features. For example, it uses glass and steel as the main materials, which makes the whole building look more modern and stylish. At the same time, its interior design is also very unique, with a large number of curves and irregular shapes, giving it a very free and comfortable feeling. This makes this building room, as if it has the rhythm of life, enough to attract people.
Of course, the building is not without criticism. Some people think that it is too unique, out of place with its surroundings, and a sign of capitalism and globalization. But whether it's good or bad, the dancing house does earn enough eyeballs and attracts a lot of tourists. The design of the building is full of creativity and dynamism, representing a kind of attitude to life and cultural symbols of the time. If you have the chance to go, don't forget to check it out.