Reader Reactions to BIG's Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art with Ribbon-Like Roof Design
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Rheanna Hopkins
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Summary
The article discusses reader reactions to the newly unveiled Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art in China, designed by architecture firm BIG. The museum features 12 pavilions under a continuous ribbon-like roof clad in warm-toned stainless steel, inspired by traditional Chinese tiled eaves. Readers are divided in their opinions about the roof design, with some praising its aesthetic appeal while others express skepticism. The article serves as a comments update highlighting public discourse around the architectural project.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledThat roofline is slick
Looks quite interesting when seen from a helicopter
Commenters were at odds over the roof design, which is clad warm-toned stainless steel
Located along the Jinji Lake waterfront in Suzhou, the museum comprises 12 pavilions under a continuous roof informed by the tiled eaves of traditional Chinese architecture
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