Colin Pomeroy
Architecture 3013
Blog Assignment
April 21, 2020
Blog 2 (1)
For this particular blog, I was assigned the French architect and urbanist, which goes by the name of Christian de Portzamparc. He is well known for a multitude of structures and buildings, but for this blog, I will be discussing the LVMH Tower located in New York City. This building is the United States headquarters for Louis Vuitton, and was a prestigious honor for one to get to design. The 24-story building, which is located near Madison Avenue, first opened in the year of 1999. Due to the architectural features of this building, Christian de Portzamparc has received an incredible amount of praise from many of the architectural critics from around the world.
The building process began in 1996 and took a little over three years to complete. As one can see by the image below, it was not an easy task to complete. This is due to the location of the building, as it is extremely close in proximity to other towers and buildings. The tower itself is entirely made of glass, and it was constructed in two sections, which consisted of the 11-story base and the remaining 13 floors on the upper section. With that in mind, the glass exterior is made of different styled or colored glass for a more complex and conceptual design. The design of this tower was said to resemble a flower unfolding its pedals, which is seen in the angled glass on both sections. Also, much like the exterior of the building, the interior is made of glass and metal giving it the modernized atmosphere.
Overall, this is a spectacular building and is known as one of the best architecturally designed building within the city. The time and effort that Christian de Portzamparc put into this building was well worth it, as the building is a masterpiece. The elegance of this building is far and above many of the surrounding buildings, and it will continue to keep the legacy of Christian de Portzamparc alive for years to come.
Work Cited:
“LVMH Tower.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 17 Aug. 2019,
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LVMH_Tower.
