Structure in Many Forms

Last year, Cité de la Mode et du Design displayed WHITE DRAMA, the spring/summer 2012 collection by Comme Des Garcons.  This video features clips from the exhibit and some beautiful shots of the building, located at Les Dock in Paris.

http://vimeo.com/41047828

The building itself demonstrates a lovely example of parasitic architecture. In this instance, the architects call the form a Plug-Over: “a structure that wraps over the top of the building, appearing as a warped and faceted protuberance of green-fritted glass that snakes across its river-facing facade.¹”

Designed by Jakob + MacFarlane, the glass addition emerges out of an old, concrete warehouse. A grassy terrace allows walkers to stroll just above the La Seine.

The addition is used for events and is home to the French Institute of Fashion (IFM).