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The Amazing Digital.... Chaotix?

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SET FOUR - ROUND THREE - MATCH ONE

"Symphony of the Sixth Blast Furnace" (1979 - Evgeny Sedukhin) / "Khajuraho Group of Monuments" (c. 885-1000)

SYMPHONY OF THE SIXTH BLAST FURNACE: I love the things it does with shape and light and I love how big and bright and holy the machinery is. the beauty of everyday overlooked things. (@regicidal-optimism)

KHAJURAHO GROUP OF MONUMENTS: alright so obviously the carvings of these temple floor me. they are absolutely stunning and intricate!!!

although khajuraho has much more to it than its erotic nature the thing i love about this picture are these particular carvings. they give a small glimpse of how sex wasnt a stigma back then.

espl because now sex is something that is considered to 'make you stray further from god', it is big deal that it was depicted on temples! (and obviously it shouldnt be)“Even the Kama (sex) scenes, when seen in combination of sculptures that precede and follow, depict the spiritual themes such as moksha (the transcendent state attained as a result of being released from the cycle of rebirth.). This state which is “like a man and woman in close embrace” is a symbol of moksa, final release or reunion of two principles, the essence (Purusha) and the nature (Prakriti). Source” (anonymous)

("Symphony of the Sixth Blast Furnace" is an oil on canvas painting by Soviet artist Evgeny Sedukhin.

"Khajuraho Group of Monuments" was a group of 85 Hindu and Jain temples, spread over 20 sq km (7.7 sq mi); today, only about 25 temples have survived, spread over six sq km (2.3 sq mi). They are located in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.)

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Marseille is the second largest city in France. Such a dynamic port city founded by the Greeks and always been a multicultural pot from its establishment until nowadays. Marseille has this reputation of being rough and gritty and I have to admit, as most of the port cities I’ve seen, yes it is. Putting aside its tough face Marseille really is a beautiful Mediterranean gem and its prettiness mostly comes from narrow alleyways and colorful facades rather than prestigious and contemporary buildings. You would need at least two full days to take in as much as Marseille can offer and if you stay longer go a bit further and reach Les Calanques – rocky inlets gashed by the seas of the ice age resulting in a spectacular coastline. But this is for nature lovers, here we are talking about the man-made environment.

CMA CGM HEADQUARTERS |ZAHA HADID|

The Headquarters for the French shipping company CMA CGM is Zaha Hadid’s first built tower (2011). The tower stands at the centre of the city’s regeneration project called Euroméditerranée, which is located in the northern part of Marseille. It’s definitely the tallest building in Marseille with its 33-storey structure wrapped by a fully glazed facade with a darker central part running up to the top.

ZAHA HADID

Tour CMA CGM, 4 Quai d’Arenc, 13002 Marseille

FRAC |KENGO KUMA|

FRAC is a contemporary art centre designed by the Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. It is one of the cultural buildings completed when Marseille was elected as European Capital of Culture in 2013. What will make you stop you’re passing by it is its chequered facade made of opaque glass rectangles arranged in different angles.

KENGO KUMA

FRAC – Fond Regional D’art Contemporain

20 Boulevard de Dunkerque, 13002 Marseille

LES DOCKS DE LA JOLIETTE |5+1AA ARCHITECTES|

The Docks is an emblematic complex made of four warehouses in the port of Marseille. So rich in history and so meaningful for the city that its industrial architecture has been preserved, renovated and new functions have been given to it. Now Les Docks de la Joliette is a big covered market that hosts in the ground floor independent local boutiques and restaurants/cafés. The highlight of the renovation project are the four courtyards all treated in a different aesthetical way following different themes. Studio 5+1 AA created a sort of urban interiors decorated with different installations, plants, lights and colours.

LES DOCKS DE LA JOLIETTE

5+1AA ARCHITECTES

20 Boulevard de Dunkerque, 13002 Marseille

MUCEM |RUDY RICCIOTTI|

The MUCEM was opened in 2013 as another of the several cultural buildings that opened to celebrate Marseille as a European Capital of Culture. Located in the historic Fort St-Jean which guards the entrance to the Vieux Port. Its design was the object of an architectural competition which resulted in general surprise when names as Zaha Hadid, Steven Holl and Rem Koolhaas were put aside in favour of an almost-unknown local architect: Rudy Ricciotti. The architecture he created is spectacular, with a see-through concrete patterned structure that encloses a glazed cube. This inner box is wrapped with free and open to the public circulation routes made of passages and ramps that connect the different levels. Well, this promenade architecturale is simply extraordinary thanks to the brilliant light and shadow effect created by the intricate metallic beams and columns structure and the outer cut out concrete veil.

MUCEM

RUDY RICCIOTTI

7 Promenade Robert Laffont, 13002 Marseille

VILLA MÉDITERRANÉE |STEFANO BOERI|

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  Villa Mediterranee is another public building next to the MUCEM that hosts research, documentation and projects regarding the condition of the Mediterranean sea. The Italian architect Stefano Boeri designed a cantilevered exhibition floor and an underwater conference space for this waterfront building that embraces the Mediterranean sea.

VILLA MEDITERRANÉE

STEFANO BOERI

Espl. J4, 13002 Marseille

MUSÉE DE L’ARCHÉOLOGIE MÉDITERRANÉENNE

  In the heart of the so-called Le Paniera charity shelter was built by a local architect Pierre Buget. He designed the stunning arched sienna-stone courtyard that now houses Musée de l’archéologie méditerranéenne. It’s free to enter and a great place to enjoy the current exhibition or just chilling out.

MUSÉE DE L’ARCHÉOLOGIE MÉDITERRANÉENNE

2 Rue de la Charité, 13001 Marseille

RUE DU PANIER

Le Panier is one of Marseille’s oldest quarters and surely the cutest. In the ancient Greek times when Marseille was known as Massilia this was the site of the agora – the marketplace -, hence its name Le Panier, which literally means “the basket“. For centuries, Le Panier was the first stop for the many immigrants arriving at Marseille’s harbor and the district in which they settled in one of its many colorful buildings. Just take your time walking up and down the steep alleyways, it’s worthy to see them all! I would say this is the Montmartre of Marseille with its sloping streets and artsy vibes.

VIEUX PORT PAVILION |NORMAN FOSTER|

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 The Pavilion, realized by Foster + Partners in Marseille’s harbor, is a simple canopy of highly reflective stainless steel, open on all sides and supported by slender pillars. It’s a minimal addition to the Vieux Port thanks to the really thin structure that can be used as a civic space for performances, events or markets.

NORMAN FOSTER

29 Quai des Belges, 13001 Marseille

 GARE SAINT-CHARLES

I added Gare Saint Charles mainly for the breathtaking view over Notre Dame de la Garde.

NOTRE DAME DE LA GARDE

It doesn’t really matter where you are in Marseille, you will always see the domed Romano-Byzantine basilica, Notre Dame de la Garde. Located in Marseille’s highest point it boasts a killer 360-degree views over the entire city and those charming terracotta roofs.

Rue Fort du Sanctuaire, 13281 Marseille

VALLON DES AUFFES

Walk along the coastline and you’ll get a mesmerizing view of a different part of Marseille. Vallon des Auffes is a fishing cove packed with boats and it is one of the best spots I’ve found in this city. La Porte d’Orient is a monument for the victims of the First World War. You can definitely take an awesome photo from here during the sunset!

UNITÉ D’HABITATION |LE CORBUSIER|

  There are entire books dedicated to this housing unit which explain how and why l’unité d’habitation was so revolutionary at the time it was built. I’ll just summarize the main concept behind it but if you go to Marseille join the guided tour and you’ll get to know so much more. In 1952 the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier redefined urban living with the completion of this vertical 337-apartment garden city also known as La Cité Radieuse. After the Second World War the need for housing was a top priority and Le Corbusier focused on defining a new way of communal living by creating a vertical city in which the inhabitants could live, shop, play, be healthy, gather together. He thought of accommodating around 1600 residents spreading them vertically among eighteen floors creating both private and public spaces within the same building. Still today you can find these communal areas throughout the building, one story houses different shops, another one a hotel and restaurant, an entire floor hosts a kindergarten. The roof becomes a terrace that has a running track, a gym and a shallow pool. This was a highly innovative response to the post-war residential building need.  The creation of a city within the city optimized for all the needs of its residents. Plus l’unité d’habitation is also one of the first examples of Brutalist architecture and surely the most influential of all time. 

UNITÉ D’HABITATION

LE CORBUSIER

280 Boulevard Michelet, 13008 Marseille

Now a couple of things I want to ask you.

First of all, have you been in Marseille? If so let me know writing a comment down here. I want to know what you think of it.

And if you know the city maybe you even know other interesting or remarkable places that I should add?

I collected here everything regarding architecture to visit that you wouldn’t normally find in an ordinary travel guide. My intention is to make it useful for all the architecture lovers out there so if you have suggestions just write me and let me know. 

Lastly it would be very much appreciated if you can share it with anyone you think may be interested in having a look at this guide. 

  MARSEILLE | FRANCE | – ARCHITECTURE CITY GUIDE Marseille is the second largest city in France. Such a dynamic port city founded by the Greeks and always been a multicultural pot from its establishment until nowadays.

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SET FOUR - ROUND ONE - MATCH THREE

"Khajuraho Group of Monuments" (c. 885-1000) / "Ranakpur Jain Temple" (1437 - commissioned by Darna Shah)

KHAJURAHO GROUP OF MONUMENTS: alright so obviously the carvings of these temple floor me. they are absolutely stunning and intricate!!!

although khajuraho has much more to it than its erotic nature the thing i love about this picture are these particular carvings. they give a small glimpse of how sex wasnt a stigma back then.

espl because now sex is something that is considered to 'make you stray further from god', it is big deal that it was depicted on temples! (and obviously it shouldnt be)“Even the Kama (sex) scenes, when seen in combination of sculptures that precede and follow, depict the spiritual themes such as moksha (the transcendent state attained as a result of being released from the cycle of rebirth.). This state which is “like a man and woman in close embrace” is a symbol of moksa, final release or reunion of two principles, the essence (Purusha) and the nature (Prakriti). Source” (anonymous)

RANAKPUR JAIN TEMPLE: speechless really. the carving holy shit. holy fucking shit. again, you cant portray the grand splendour of an entire place in a single picture, but i think this one describes it the best. i am utterly in awe. espl. espl. because they were built in 15th century. cant imagine how much hard work went into building these! (anonymous)

("Khajuraho Group of Monuments" was a group of 85 Hindu and Jain temples, spread over 20 sq km (7.7 sq mi); today, only about 25 temples have survived, spread over six sq km (2.3 sq mi). They are located in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.

"Ranakpur Jain Temple" is a temple located in Ranakpur, Rajasthan, India. It is made of white marble and covers area over 4800 sq ft. It was built with the aid of Rana Khumba, ruler of Mewar.)

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SET FOUR - ROUND TWO - MATCH TWO

"Khajuraho Group of Monuments" (c. 885-1000) vs "ปราสาทสัจธรรม (The Sanctuary of Truth)" (1981-present)

KHAJURAHO GROUP OF MONUMENTS: alright so obviously the carvings of these temple floor me. they are absolutely stunning and intricate!!!

although khajuraho has much more to it than its erotic nature the thing i love about this picture are these particular carvings. they give a small glimpse of how sex wasnt a stigma back then.

espl because now sex is something that is considered to 'make you stray further from god', it is big deal that it was depicted on temples! (and obviously it shouldnt be)“Even the Kama (sex) scenes, when seen in combination of sculptures that precede and follow, depict the spiritual themes such as moksha (the transcendent state attained as a result of being released from the cycle of rebirth.). This state which is “like a man and woman in close embrace” is a symbol of moksa, final release or reunion of two principles, the essence (Purusha) and the nature (Prakriti). Source” (anonymous)

ปราสาทสัจธรรม (THE SANCTUARY OF TRUTH): not entirely sure how to send this

but the entire structure- 'the sanctuary of truth' is an artistic masterpiece (@vedev)

("Khajuraho Group of Monuments" was a group of 85 Hindu and Jain temples, spread over 20 sq km (7.7 sq mi); today, only about 25 temples have survived, spread over six sq km (2.3 sq mi). They are located in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.

"ปราสาทสัจธรรม (The Sanctuary of Truth)" is a museum currently under construction located in Pattaya, Thailand. All the carved idols and the structure of the buildings are made of wood and it currently has an internal space of 2,115 m2, with the tallest part being over 100m. It was designed by Lek Viriyaphan to be a mix of a temple and a castle, based on Ayutthaya Hindu and Buddhist architecture.)

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