Crystal Bennes, Author at Metropolis

Shigeru Ban’s New Cultural Hub An Empty Symbol for Paris

The new La Seine Musicale performance center, designed by Shigeru Ban, is meant to be a cultural beacon for Paris. But does the city need any more of those?

Crystal Bennes,

The new La Seine Musicale performance center, designed by Shigeru Ban, is meant to be a cultural beacon for Paris. But does the city need any more of those?

At Snøhetta’s Latest Museum, The Cave Paintings Steal the Show

The new Lascaux 4 museum uses contemporary architecture to reconstruct the moment of the discovery of the prehistoric paintings.

Crystal Bennes,

The new Lascaux 4 museum uses contemporary architecture to reconstruct the moment of the discovery of the prehistoric paintings.

Paris’ Richelieu Complex Re-Opens After Stunning Renovation

The renovation of the French national library’s Richelieu complex has brought a new dynamism, while protecting the best of its historical features.

Crystal Bennes,

The renovation of the French national library’s Richelieu complex has brought a new dynamism to the library, while preserving and protecting the best of its historical features.

The London Design Biennale’s Utopian Dreams Land With a Thud

The inaugural biennial taps into a long legacy of utopian design, but fails to add anything to this tradition.

Crystal Bennes,

The inaugural biennial taps into a long legacy of utopian design, but fails to add anything to this tradition.

Crystal Bennes

Shigeru Ban’s New Cultural Hub An Empty Symbol for Paris

The new La Seine Musicale performance center, designed by Shigeru Ban, is meant to be a cultural beacon for Paris. But does the city need any more of those?

At Snøhetta’s Latest Museum, The Cave Paintings Steal the Show

The new Lascaux 4 museum uses contemporary architecture to reconstruct the moment of the discovery of the prehistoric paintings.

Paris’ Richelieu Complex Re-Opens After Stunning Renovation

The renovation of the French national library’s Richelieu complex has brought a new dynamism, while protecting the best of its historical features.

The London Design Biennale’s Utopian Dreams Land With a Thud

The inaugural biennial taps into a long legacy of utopian design, but fails to add anything to this tradition.

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