Compromises for the Guggenheim

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It seems fitting that since the Guggenheim is currently featuring the works of its designer, Frank Lloyd Wright, we should feature some of the process work of the iconic museum. Well known for its white curving form, it is important to note that the current rendition of the museum is vastly different from Wright’s original ideas. The struggle between the architect and the client (in this case Solomon R. Guggenheim, a wealthy mining entrepreneur) to see eye-to-eye is not something new, however it is interesting to consider whether the renowned museum would still have its status if it were as Wright had originally envisioned: a polygonal structure, partly in blue or perhaps a red-marble structure with long-slim pottery red bricks.

More about the Guggenheim after the break.

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Cite: Karen Cilento. "Compromises for the Guggenheim" 05 Jul 2009. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/27786/compromises-for-the-guggenheim> ISSN 0719-8884

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