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159Santa Monica, United States
Thom Mayne
The vibrant connection between the towers and the Grossmarkthalle is a successful way of integrating the whole ensemble into the surroundings. The four sculpturally designed slabs of different heights are linked perpendicularly to the southern front of the Grossmarkthalle, based on a landscaped platform, to create a “campus of integrated pieces”. The plateau and water areas separate the site from the urban surroundings. This concept has an interesting design idea while incorporating many aspects of the functional programme.