La Grande Arche de la Défense
Creator(s)
Designer: Johan Otto von Spreckelsen (Danish, 1929-1987), Architect: Paul Andreu (French, 1938-)
Time period
creation date: 1985-1989
Location
Site: Île-de-France (France)
Cultural context
French
Description
aerial view, the "cloud" is a structure made of white plastic panels that resembles a tent which allows wind and light to permeate the atrium while shielding visitors from the elements, 5/25/2010
Work type
Government office building
Medium
concrete
glass (material)
marble
Type
Image
Rights
© Alex S. MacLean / Landslides
Access rights
Licensed for educational and research use by the MIT community only
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