Where is the Kunsthaus Graz?

Friendly Alien On the banks of the river Mur, on the corner of the Südtirolerplatz and the Lendkai, Graz has a new architectural landmark: the Kunsthaus Graz.

Where is this futuristic art museum Austria?

Kunsthaus Graz
Kunsthaus Graz – IGNANT The ‘Kunsthaus Graz’ by Sir Peter Cook and Colin Fournier is located right in the historic center of Graz, on the west bank of the River Mur.

What is Kunsthaus?

The Kunsthaus has been called a baby hippo, sea slug, porcupine, whale and a “Friendly Alien” – this last name having been coined by Colin Fournier, one of its two architects. In the evening, the Kunsthaus communicates with its urban surroundings through the BIX media façade designed by realities:united.

What is the Kunsthaus Graz made of?

The building is an example of blob architecture, and has a skin made of iridescent blue acrylic panels that also double as photovoltaic panels. Owing to its shape contrasting with its surroundings, it is known in local vernacular as the “Friendly Alien”. or rather as the black tumor.

When was the Kunsthaus Graz Art Museum built?

Kunsthaus Graz. The Kunsthaus Graz, Grazer Kunsthaus, or Graz Art Museum was built as part of the European Capital of Culture celebrations in 2003 and has since become an architectural landmark in Graz, Austria.

What does Kunsthaus Graz mean in Wikipedia terms?

Kunsthaus Graz. This article is written like a personal reflection, personal essay, or argumentative essay that states a Wikipedia editor’s personal feelings or presents an original argument about a topic.

Why is the Kunsthaus Graz called the Black tumor?

Owing to its shape contrasting with its surroundings, it is known in local vernacular as the “Friendly Alien”. or rather as the black tumor. The building incorporates the façade of the Eisernes Haus built 1848 in cast-iron architecture .