The Museum of Modern Literature in Marbach am Neckar, Germany (above), designed by David Chipperfield Architects, has won the RIBA Stirling Prize. More about the prize and the shortlisted buildings in our earlier story here.
More Dezeen stories on David Chipperfield:
New designs for Turner Contemporary
Museum of Modern Literature, Marbach am Neckar
Turner Contemporary by David Chipperfield
James Simon Gallery by David Chipperfield
Redevelopment of University Hospital of Santa Chiara, Pisa, by David Chipperfield Architects
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Posted by Marcus Fairs
October 7th, 2007 at 3:02 pm
two entries… he surely had the best odds but it’s not the best of the shortlist….
October 8th, 2007 at 8:20 am
I agree. looking at the project a few comparaisons spring to mind .
and not the most flattering ..
October 10th, 2007 at 3:46 pm
I have just read this page and it was nice to know more about this interesting Blog, analysing and discussing interesting issues.
The winning Building reminds me of some reference.
F, on the 8th Oct. was probably sharing this impression.
Would you like to add a clue ? I can´t identify very well at the moment but maybe soon.
December 19th, 2007 at 10:10 am
David Chipperfield has designed some contemporary styled homes in Portugal. Rare to find truly designer homes in this country if at all.