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Symbolic of the political process of devolution, a bespoke Scottish Parliament building was always bound to be a highly charged commission. Tagliabue will talk about the building's commission, design and about its place within and relationship to the city of Edinburgh.
Symbolic of the political process of devolution, a bespoke Scottish Parliament building was always bound to be a highly charged commission. When its architect Enric Miralles died tragically young in 2000 shortly after the building had gone on site, followed by the untimely death of Scotland's First Minister Donald Dewar, the commission could only become more emotive.
But what of the architecture? Overseen by Miralles' widow and partner at EMBT Arquitectes Benedetta Tagliabue, the resulting building is rich in ornamentation, painstakingly crafted and makes many references to myth and context. Tagliabue will talk not just about the building's design, but also about its place within and relationship to the city of Edinburgh.
This is the second lecture in our occassional serise 'Capital Projects'.
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Benedetta Tagliabue | talks |
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Date and Time: |
17 May 2005 at 6:30 pm |
Duration: | 1 hour 30 minutes |
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Venue: |
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) |
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Tickets: |
£8 (£5 members and students) |
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