![]() The unusual shape of this 9-storeyed building (2 of them, underground) is supported by 99 pre-fabricated concrete pillars, all custom made, varying in size and dimension. About The Structure Columns protruding into the foothpath ©en. The rock-solid tower represents the ‘Male’ or rigid part, while the flowy-glass building symbolises ‘Female’ or the dynamic side.ĥ. Thus, constructed in Deconstructivist (or new Baroque) style, the structure contains a static and a dynamic part, existing together, yet seen separately. Sensitively designed, considering the city’s contrasting political scenario at that time, the architects envisioned a building that required two opposing, and dramatic elements. Dancing House Design Style and Concept Idea Sketch for the Dancing House by Frank Gehry ©ted.comtalks/frankgehryasayoungrebel/ Backed by the rich finances of the bank, the building funding was almost unlimited! 4. But the latter turned down the idea, and finally American Architect Frank Owen Gehry accepted the invitation and created this architectural marvel. Architect Vlado Milunić then approached French Architect Jean Nouvel to partner with, for the design. The idea of the cultural centre was dropped, when the Dutch Bank, wanting a commercial space decided to sponsor the project. Changing Plans, And Architect Dancing House sitting amidst other Art Nouveau building © And that was how the ‘Dancing’ shape was conceived. The first democratic president of the City, Václav Havel, formulated this idea to his close friend, and architect Vlado Milunić, who created a sketch of ‘an angular building’. The initial ideas for a building to be erected on such a significant historic site revolved around the creation of a cultural hub for the fragile post-war society. The Dancing House today stands over the ruins of a house damaged by the US Bombing, in 1945. Original site, original plans | Dancing House Building site in 1945, and in 2010 ©en. Named as an honour to dancers Ginger Rogers and Fred Astair (the legendary dancing couple from the 1930s), the building was developed as an analogy of a feminine Ying, which balances a masculine Yang’ and is even nicknamed as ‘Fred and Ginger’. Story behind the name Dancing House Fred and Ginger, and Dancing House ©Īptly called ‘The Dancing House’, the two parts of the building clearly resemble a pair of dancers. The Dancing House in Prague © The Dancing House, seen by the river ©1. As famous as it is, there are still some lesser-known facts about the building. ![]()
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