Architecture turned on its head Category: Commentary Posted by: James on 4/14/2006 10:11:00 AM | Digg | Stumble It! | del.icio.us I love malls... really... There is nothing more glamorous for an architect than designing America's malls... except perhaps designing 13,000 square foot faux-Tuscan additions to 9,000 square foot even-more-faux-Tuscan houses... ahem. This project in Anaheim, California, has been in the proposal stage for years, and it appears that it is finally going to move forward. Situated right across the street from Disneyland, the architects absolutely had to out do themselves... and indeed they have turned architecture on its head. Don't believe me? Let's take a closer look just for shits and giggles... Link: GardenWalk Via: Curbed (LA style) - Anaheim Approves New Tourist Trap It all appears to be a fairly standard outdoor mall borrowing heavily from the work of Jon Jerde, though obviously without the finesse. Lots of warm beige and cream colored stucco and some obligatory fountains to get you in the mood to shop. Oh, and I almost forgot the lush landscaping that makes this project the "Garden Walk." But wait... there's more... Let's take a closer look at that first image up top. What's this?! Eureka! They've done it! They have actually found a way to turn architecture on its head! Take that, Disney. This weennie will lure the cash dispensing hordes away from your mouse trap and into the garden of consumption for sure! It is a perfect plan... if only I had come up with it myself... this is what architecture is all about, my friends. Comments Add Comments Same thing is already in orlando Posted by Steve on 4/14/2006 10:59:00 AM This looks exactly like the Ripley's believe it or not in orlando. http://magliery.com/Graphics/flnov98/wonderworks.jpg Back to Top The plot thickens Posted by James on 4/14/2006 11:08:00 AM Wow... I am speechless. A plagiarized upside down classical building to boot. Or the same design firm... developer... rendering firm? Anyone know more? Back to Top It is exactly the same Posted by Steve on 4/14/2006 11:23:00 AM It is exactly the same design, down to the "wonderworks" title of the building and the broken pillar. It is probably another Ripley's. Also, the first one is near disneyworld in Orlando and this is near disneyland, though i don't know if there is any connection between them besides the fact that they are touristy. Back to Top Wonderworks Posted by Chris on 4/18/2006 12:12:00 PM “Wonderworks” is not the title of the building; it’s the name of a tourist attraction. I live just a few miles from the one in Orlando. According to the website (www.wonderworksonline.com) there's also one in Pigeon Forge, TN. It’s advertised as “An amusement park for the mind”. I’ve never been there, so I don’t know exactly what that means. All I know is that it’s not a Ripley’s Believe it or Not museum. There is one of those a few blocks away. Anyway, I doubt that the architecture is meant to do more than grab the attention of little kids who will demand that their parents take them to the upside-down building. Back to Top Not even close to Ripleys Posted by aaa on 4/27/2006 12:47:00 PM Wonderworks is not even close to Ripley's ... it is a terrific place for kids and not just a walk thru boring museum like Ripley's. The one in Tennessee will open in a few weeks. The building is not pagerized and takes alot of hard work to build !!! Back to Top Add your comments Please keep your comments relevent to this blog entry. Please note: Land+Living is journal of modern design. We do not sell the products featured on this website nor do we provide design-related services. If you are interested in more information about a product or service mentioned on this website, please contact the manufacturer via the links provided. Thank you! 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