Vitra Conference Center, Weil am Rhein, Germany


Related people
Addison Godel (was created by)
Tadao Ando (architect)
Date
1989-1993
Description
Vitra Conference Center was Ando's first permanent built work in Europe. Constructed entirely out of American oak, concrete and glass. Vitra, a well-known furniture manufacturer, commissioned new buildings from several leading architects (Frank Gehry, Alvaro Siza, Nicholas Grimshaw, Tadao Ando and Zaha Hadid) for their company's site near Basel.
Style/Period
1980s (1980 - 1989)
1990s (1990 - 1999)
Material
concrete