An Incredible Place to Explore in Paris: Parc De La Villette By Bernard Tschumi Architects

1. An Incredible Place to Explore in Paris: Parc De La Villette By Bernard Tschumi Architects      Parc De La Villette  Official Project Name: Parc de la Villette  Location: Paris, France  Architect: Bernard Tschumi Architects  Year: 1984 to 1987  Area: 5,445,000 sq. feet  With the vast 55.5 hectares (137 acres) area, The Parc de la Villette is the                               third-largest park in Paris. Located in the city’s northeastern edge, it is                         probably one of the last remaining large sites in the city. Let’s know some                             interesting facts and things about this great park. 

2. Source: adsttc.com  Designed by Bernard Tschumi, Parc de la Villette is the first-ever                       significant   landscape   design   that   emphasizes   deconstructionist   philosophy. The park was constructed to participate in a competition, and                       obviously, the 1985 Architect Progressive Architecture Award was won by                     Bernard Tschumi. 

3. Source: adsttc.com  The park is situated between the Metro stations Porte de Pantin and                         Porte de la Villette in the north corner of the most romantic city in the                               world, “Paris.” 

4. Source: adsttc.com  3,000 m² of ecological gardens and 35 hectares of greenery, this park is                           one   of   the   biggest   and   loveliest   green   spaces   in   Paris.   It   is   a   multi-disciplinary arts and culture venue that includes the prestigious                   Conservatoire de Paris, Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie (City of Science                         and Industry, Europe’s largest science museum), and three major concert                     venues.  

5. Source: parisinfo.com  Do you know that every year more than 10 million people visit this place?                             Pretty impressive, right? Here you’ll not only see the traditional arts, but                         here there are also many forms of art and culture as well as scientific and                               educational activities, and leisure and games.        

6. History  Source: adsttc.com  The whole park is designed by a French architect of Swiss origin, ​Bernard                           Tschumi​. He built this incredible structure in partnership with Colin                     Fournier from 1984 to 1987. This site had previously been Parisian                       abattoirs (slaughterhouses) and the national wholesale meat market.                 Also, there were two canals: the Ourcq Canal and St. Denisrun Canal in                          

7. the site. The Ourcq canal supplied water to the city of Paris, and the                             second canal St. Denis was used for transporting cargo and freight.  Source: adsttc.com  During an international competition held in 1982-83, Tschumi designed                   this park and won the competition. He was chosen from over 470 entries,                           which also includes the other top architects: OMA/Rem Koolhaas, Zaha                     Hadid, and Jean Nouvel. 

8. Source: paris10.ru  The other parts of the site, such as museums, concert halls, and theatres,                           were also designed by several noted contemporary architects, including                   Adrien Fainsilber, Jean-Paul Morel, Christian de Portzamparc, Philippe                 Chaix, and Gérard Chamayou.  About Architect: Bernard Tschumi  Bernard Tschumi was born in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 1944.he is known                       for holding numerous awards for his great architectural work, such as The                        

9. Legion d’Honneur (1986), The French Grand Prix National d’Architecture                   (1996) and The American Architecture Award (1999).  He also won the international design competition for the Parc de la                         Villette, organized by the French Government in 1982. President Francois                     Mitterand commissioned the whole project as a part of “Les Grands                       Projets de L’Etat à Paris.”  Source: adsttc.com  This project won the award due to its unique architecture and new                         strategy of urban organization. ​La Villette has immediately become                  

10. known as an unprecedented type of park because it is based on                         “Culture” rather than “Nature.”  Overall Design of Parc De La Villette  Source: adsttc.com  Bernard Tschumi laid down three geometries: points, lines, and curves.                     Tschumi didn’t like the old idea of a ‘park’; he wanted to design “the                             largest discontinuous building in the world.” The steel pavilions are                     inspired by Russian Constructivist art, and all are painted red. But that’s                        

11. not the only amazing part; the most dramatic curved feature in the park                           is the Cinematic Promenade.   Source: goop.com  Along with this, there are many themed areas such as Fog Garden (by                           Alain Pélisier), a Dragon Garden, a Mirror Garden (by Tschumi), and                       Alexandre Chemetoff’s Bamboo Garden. Besides this, later over the 15                     years, he also includes the design and construction of over 25 buildings,                         landscaped gardens, covered walkways, and bridges.  

12. Music Center For Music Lovers!  Source: parisinfo.com  Philharmonie de Paris is a perfect destination for all music lovers.                       Designed by the Jean Nouvel, this extravagant aluminum ‘mountain’ has                     a 2,400-seater auditorium, 6 rehearsal rooms, 10 recording studios,                   workshops, exhibition spaces, a learning center, VIP areas, a café, and a                         restaurant with a panoramic view.  

13. Source: bedouk.fr  Another extraordinary place that you’ll find in Parc de la Villette is the                           legendary Zénith de Paris. It is one of the city’s most prominent concert                           halls, and it has hosted shows like Radiohead, Bryan Adams, Chinese Man,                         The XX, and other top-named French and international bands.  

14. Source: parisbouge.com  If you’re looking for a decent place to have a drink or snack before a                               concert, then Trabendo is an excellent option. It has a more laid-back                         venue with ​bold interior design and rock, electro, and hip-hop vibes that                         will set your mood.   Fun Activities All Year Around  If you love to do outdoor activities, this park has a lot to offer. From                               festivals and trade shows to exhibitions and concerts, the Parc de la                         Villette hosts a range of various fun events such as Festival, 100%, l’été du                             canal, Days Off, Comic-Con Paris, the Salon du Fantastique, Oktoberfest,                     and many more. Don’t miss out! 

15. Source: sortiraparis.com  Another yearly fun event is Paris Plages. In summer, for this event,                         artificial beaches are installed around the Bassin de la Villette. So you’ll                         surely enjoy a lot here with your family and friends at these wonderful                           beaches. You can also do adventurous water activities like water-skiing                     and swimming. 

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17. Shopping With a Twist  Source: parisinfo.com  Who doesn’t like to shop on this planet? Everybody does, right! But here                           in Villette, you will have a slightly different shopping experience (in a                         good way!). Recently there have been many shopping centers open in the                         complex, which is full of happy vibes and thrills for visitors. 

18.   Source: static.actu.fr  Activities   like a wind tunnel for indoor skydiving (iFLY PARIS), a                     space-themed virtual reality theme park (Yoo Moov Stations), and a 4DX                       cinema will give you extraordinary experiences.   Also Read: ​Ferrari World Abu Dhabi: A Thrilling Theme Park For Car                         Lovers  To Sum UP!  The Villette is a site that hosts many fun events and activities. In short, it                               will be an enjoyable place for you and your family. From late-night                         concerts of famous bands to the summery beach moments, don’t miss                      

19. anything! There’s always something going on in Parc De La Villette for                         kids and even for grown-ups.   Bernard Tschumi and other architects have done a brilliant job. It is a                           place that beautifully connects the past, present, and future. So, if you                         haven’t yet been to this place, we highly recommend it.   If you want to know other outstanding arts centers like ​Arkansas Arts                         Center   and   ​Tempe   Center   By   Architekton​,   click   on   it.   For   more   adventurous places and architectures in the world, keep coming to                     Architecturesstyle​.  Contact Us : Website : ​https://architecturesstyle.com Email Id​ : ​ ​architecturesstyle@gmail.com To Connect With Us Visit