Quartier antigone montpellier all you need to know. To antigone, the extraordinary modern district designed by the catalan architect ricardo bofill that, between 1979 and 2000, extended the city to the banks of the river lez. It is located near the corum, city hall, the olympic. Anna southgate poetic spaces, surreal structures and dramatic visions. The antigone olympic swimming pool which opened in 1996 was designed by the spanish architect ricardo bofill. Aug 20, 2017 this quarter is the impressive work of catalonian architect ricardo bofill, builded in place of antique armys ground, which extension is 89 ac. Heshe studied at the school of architecture in geneva. Things to do in montpellier near the montpellier corum hotel.
In montpellier, every neighbourhood is unique, illustrating 1,000 years of history. Within just 5 minutes from the city, this sector defines the modern self of montpellier in juxtaposition to the old town which resonates with history. It is enough to say that ricardo bofill is one of europes most famous and. Montpellier, antigone district the antigone district is a.
In 1977, then mayor georges freche started the process that led to the construction. The extraordinary career of ricardo bofill is collected in this monograph, which reveals his inspiring approach to architecture, and to. Within just 5 minutes from the city, this sector defines the modern self of montpellier in juxtaposition to. The antigone district designed by ricardo bofill and the banks of the river lez. Ricardo bofill levi born 5 december 1939 is a spanish architect, who, since 1963, continues. Architecture des villes l ricardo bofill, nicolas veron. The antigone district, designed by ricardo bofill, mixes the classical and modern both a meeting place and a convivial place next to the 18th century mansions and behind the polygone shopping centre, montpellier continues to charm with antigone, a district that has succeeded in combining residential spaces, office buildings, shops and culture. Popular attractions comedy square and fnac montpellier are located nearby. The extraordinary career of ricardo bofill is collected in this monograph, which reveals his inspiring approach. Citadines antigone montepellier, montpellier, france. Antigone, montpellier ticket price timings address.
An even more utopian venture in urban planning is the antigone district, a vast, harmonious, 100acre complex designed in 1984 by barcelona architect ricardo bofill. It is best known for its architectural design by ricardo bofill wikimedia commons has media related to antigone district. Visions of architecture traces a legacy that is characterized by idealism and defiance. Crowne plaza montpellier corum book hotels online at over. Antigone is the new district in the neighbourhood of montpellier which strikes the tourists with its architectural designs created by cataconian architect ricardo bofill. Biography of ricardo bofill 1939vvvv ricardo bofill. Oct 14, 2015 to antigone, the extraordinary modern district designed by the catalan architect ricardo bofill that, between 1979 and 2000, extended the city to the banks of the river lez. The modern quarter of montpellier called antigone was constructed after the city acquired land belonging to the army on the citys east side in 1978. Montpellier antigone district the green guide michelin. It offers free highspeed wifi and is only 656 feet from an airport shuttle stop. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Polygone which is situated between the projects perimeter and montpelliers historic core. The urban district has renowned architect ricardo bofills fingerprints all over it.
The odysseum leisure centre, the galilee planetarium, and the new mare nostrum aquarium. Piscine olympique dantigone ricardo bofill youtube. Spanish architect, born in barcelona on december 5, 1939. The 10 best hotels in antigone, montpellier, france.
Featuring a garden, citadines antigone montpellier is located in the heart of the antigone district, only a few minutes walk from the historical center of montpellier. The senyera flag in catalan, is a vexillological symbol based on the coat of arms of the crown of aragon bofill was raised in a catalan bourgeois. Montpellier, the ideal place to study french and have fun. Expanding over 36 hectares of land, antigone district has been one of the largest single developments completed by rbta in france. Antigone, montpellier, france, by ricardo bofill, completed 1992 while postmodernism was best known as an american style, notable examples also appeared in europe. In 1963 to its around a group of architects, creating the foundations of what is today the architecture workshop, based in barcelona with offices in paris, montpellier and new. Montpellier, antigone district the antigone district is. It is divided into two pools, one for swimming and competition 50 m long and the other for leisure activities. The most comprehensive book on bofill to date, it presents. In 1991 robert venturi completed the sainsbury wing of the national gallery in london, which was modern but harmonized with the neoclassical architecture in and around trafalgar square. Book citadines antigone montpellier in montpellier. The neoclassical district designed by catalan architect ricardo bofill is an interesting neighbourhood with a great farmers market sunday mornings. I, personally, dont see the point of fake roman architecture in montpellier possibly the only large town in the south of france with absolutely no roman past. Walk just a few blocks east of montpelliers historic center to one of its newest developments.
Major contemporary sites of montpellier designed by leading contemporary architects such as jean novel, ricardo bofill, etc. Bofill the strength of architecture from 1998 metalocus. Post modern development by ricardo bofill 1980s in the antigone quarter of the city. Two decades in the making, the sweeping antigone district of montpellier. It dates back to 1979, when the newlyelected municipal council of montpellier decided to undertake urban development programmes and make a new district on a site near the city centre. Experience montpellier with the montpellier city card. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Book your tickets online for quartier antigone, montpellier. Rbta, founded in 1963 and led by ricardo bofill, ricardo bofill jr and pablo bofill, applies its visionary humanism and cultural intelligence in settings across the world.
Montpellier discover antigone district and live the real experience with the green. Piscine olympique dantigone swimming pool montpellier. Book the citadines antigone montpellier stay at this 3star businessfriendly residence in montpellier. Hire a velo mag in the city centre and cycle through the streets of the antigone quarter, designed by architect ricardo bofill, following greekroman inspirations. It is best known for its architectural design by ricardo bofill. Good value for money you get what you pay for very nice breakfast with frozen yoghurt we really like that. In 1977, the spanish architect ricardo bofill was entrusted with the titanic realisation of the antigone. In the centre, the three graces stand proudly, a fountain and statue built in 1773. Quartier antigone montpellier, frankrig anmeldelser. Antigone is a neighbourhood of montpellier, france, east of the city centre. Apr 21, 2014 the name of antigone is a double entendre, relating to the schemes greek.
To the east of montpelliers city centre is antigone, a charming neighbourhood with much to explore. Ses inspirations sont clairement grecoromaines, dou le petit rapport avec freche. The colossal housing development called antigone 1981, in montpellier. Ricardo bofill biography ricardo bofill is a world renowned postmodern spanish architect, best known for introducing a modern building technology and invoking in his designs, the as part of a renovation program in paris arrondissement, an area near the montparnasse railway station, this scheme demanded a specific architect. You can also visit the boutiques and the odysseum commercial and leisure centre, its mare nostrum aquarium, planetarium, restaurants and. Citadines montpellier antigone is built in the antigone district, which was designed by architect ricardo bofill. He studied at the barcelona university school of architecture and graduated from. Aparthotel boulevard dantigone, 3star serviced apartment, is nestled right in the heart of antigone. Ricardo bofillbetonschaden betonrisse betonpfusch in antigone. It dates back to 1979, when the newlyelected municipal council of montpellier decided to undertake urban development programmes and make a.
This vast contemporary district is the work of the catalan architect, ricardo bofill, who is renowned for his neoclassical pastiches. Ricardo bofill was born into a family of builders in 1939 in barcelona. Discover the city of montpellier in south of france. You can also visit the boutiques and the odysseum commercial and leisure centre, its mare nostrum aquarium, planetarium, restaurants and bars. The name of antigone is a double entendre, relating to the schemes greek. Media in category antigone montpellier the following 16 files are in this category, out of 16 total. Le quartier antigone, a montpellier, est pour moi lun des tous meilleurs en france, parlonsen. Carte postale moderne montpellier antigone ricardo bofill and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Famous part of montpellier, designed by the famous architect ricardo bofill. A mix of modern and ancient architecture taking you from medieval streets to architectural feats designed by ricardo bofill, jean nouvel and zaha hadid. Citadine antigone montpellier, accommodation details, appartment. The zoological park and the new amazonian greenhouse. This quarter is the impressive work of catalonian architect ricardo bofill, builded in place of antique armys ground, which extension is 89 ac.
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