Fondation Louis Vuitton: A Must-See in Paris, Inspired Architecture
My twelfth post is about the Fondation Louis Vuitton! I suspect many of you in our group have visited (or dream of visiting) this art museum, especially since their merchandise is so popular.
As someone who adores Paris, I regularly visit to study architecture and design, both old and new. I'm sharing my discoveries of "modern Parisian architectural gems" every weekend.
Frank Gehry's Masterpiece in the Bois de Boulogne
This huge art building was born in the Bois de Boulogne in 2014. It was designed by the world-renowned American architect, Frank Gehry.
He's a master known for his art buildings with a focus on curvilinear beauty, such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall in LA and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Fun fact: he also designed "Fish Dance" in Kobe, Japan.
The Fondation Louis Vuitton is composed of 3,600 glass panels and 19,000 concrete panels, resembling a massive sailing ship.
Gehry has said that he "aimed to create an architecture that evolves in response to time and light, reflecting the ever-changing world."
It's truly astonishing to imagine the blueprints and the construction process!
Simplicity and Colour: A Parisian Touch
While the building's form is complex, the colours are simple. However, I recall being deeply impressed by Paris's extraordinary sense of style during a limited-time art event (Daniel Buren exhibition) in 2016 when colourful films were applied to the glass panels. (I've included photos comparing the standard and limited-edition versions.)
This sense of chic is part of Paris's charm and one of the reasons I want to visit again and again.
Getting There
The nearest metro station is Les Sablons on Line 1. I've also taken the shuttle bus from the Arc de Triomphe (free with a museum ticket), but it's cramped and crowded. If the weather is good, I recommend taking the metro and enjoying a walk through the forest – much better!
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