The most influential female architect. Three projects of the Liz Diller studio in progress

Elizabeth Diller, an American architect, one of the most influential people in the world according to Time magazine, celebrates her birthday on June 17.

"In addition to sheltering from the rain and creating space for use, architecture is nothing more than a tool for creating special effects that brings pleasure and awakens feelings," he believes Diller. - Our work is multifaceted, it covers a wide range of shapes and sizes. From small things to grandiose projects. This is an ashtray and a glass for water. From urban planning and general plans to the construction of theaters and all kinds of other things. But what unites all these works is a challenge to existing ideas about the conventions of space. And these are everyday conventions, so obvious that they blinded us with their closeness."

Studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro, co-founded by Liz Diller, previously won the Architectural Innovator of the Year Award according to the Wall Street Journal. PRAGMATIKA.MEDIA decided to show three DS + R projects that should be completed in 2020.

Museum of Image and Sound, Rio de Janeiro

Museum of Image and Sound. Image: DS + R
Museum of Image and Sound. Image: DS + R
Museum of Image and Sound. Image: DS + R
Museum of Image and Sound. Image: DS + R

The museum building is located on the street that runs along the famous Copacabana beach. On a total area of ​​6 thousand sq. m will accommodate exhibition halls, auditoriums, restoration laboratories and offices. In the architecture of the museum, the coastline was played with - the walls of the building also have characteristic curves.

Juilliard School (Tianjin Juilliard School), Tianjin

Tianjin Juilliard School. Image: DS + R
Tianjin Juilliard School. Image: DS + R
Tianjin Juilliard School. Image: DS + R
Tianjin Juilliard School. Image: DS + R

The Juilliard School in Tianjin is located on the green embankment. The central lobby of the building is an open space that is an extension of the park and is available around the clock as a meeting place for students, teachers and visitors. At the corners of the lobby there are pavilions connected to each other by unique bridges.

United States Olympic Museum, Colorado Springs

United States Olympic Museum. Image: DS + R
United States Olympic Museum. Image: DS + R
United States Olympic Museum. Image: DS + R
United States Olympic Museum. Image: DS + R
United States Olympic Museum. Image: DS + R

The US Olympic Museum will be located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs and will be dedicated to the achievements of American Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The shape of the building was inspired by the energy and grace of the Olympians. Interactive exhibition spaces and administrative premises will be located around the central atrium of the museum.