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	The building is now one of the many offices leased by Google, but it remains an intriguing and unusual example of Gehry's work.		The building is now one of the many offices leased by Google, but it remains an intriguing and unusual example of Gehry's work.

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	* Robot Building, Bangkok.		* Robot Building, Bangkok.
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	Located in Venice, Los Angeles, the building was originally built for the advertising agency Chait/Day, between 1991 and 2001. It was designed by the architect Frank Gehry.		Located in Venice, Los Angeles, the building was originally built for the advertising agency Chait/Day, between 1991 and 2001. It was designed by the architect Frank Gehry.

−	Gehry’s post-modern design began with two very different structures, together making up 7,000 sq. m of office space.	+	Gehry’s post-modern design began with two very different structures, together making up 7,000 sq. m of office space. Gehry wanted to connect and anchor the two in the centre using a ‘giant random object’ as a sculpture. The giant binoculars, designed by artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, became the access point to the building for both cars and pedestrians.
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−	Gehry wanted to connect and anchor the two in the centre by using a ‘giant random object’ as a sculpture. The giant binoculars, designed by artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, ~~were incorporated as~~ the access point to the building for both cars and pedestrians~~. With the sculpture appearing to ‘rest’ on its lenses, an arch was created on each side of the entranceway~~.	+

	[[File:Binoculars_Building2.jpg\|link=File:Binoculars_Building2.jpg]]		[[File:Binoculars_Building2.jpg\|link=File:Binoculars_Building2.jpg]]

−	The binoculars were constructed of steel frame with concrete and cement plaster painted with elastomeric paint. ~~By following the curve of the binoculars, two~~ tall and unusually-shaped rooms were created that open onto a conference room. Both rooms are fitted with a huge elongated lightbulb suspended from the ceiling.	+	The binoculars were constructed on a steel frame, clad with concrete and cement plaster painted with elastomeric paint.
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		+	Two tall and unusually-shaped rooms were created inside that open onto a conference room. Both rooms are fitted with a huge elongated lightbulb suspended from the ceiling.

−	The building now ~~makes up part~~ of many offices leased by Google, but it ~~retains a fascination for being one of Gehry’s more~~ unusual ~~buildings~~.	+	The building is now one of the many offices leased by Google, but it remains an intriguing and unusual example of Gehry's work.

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−	[[File:~~Binoculars Building~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Binoculars_Building.jpg\|link=File:Binoculars_Building.jpg]]

−	The Binoculars Building is a commercial building which incorporates a public sculpture ‘Giant ~~Binocular’s~~ in its façade~~. Located in Venice, Los Angeles, the building was originally built for the advertising agency Chait/Day, between 1991 and 2001. It was designed by the architect Frank Gehry~~.	+	The Binoculars Building is a commercial building which incorporates a public sculpture ‘Giant Binoculars’ in its façade.

−	Gehry’s post-modern design began with two very different structures~~, one inspired by a boat, and the other by a tree~~, together making up 7,000 sq. m of office space.	+	Located in Venice, Los Angeles, the building was originally built for the advertising agency Chait/Day, between 1991 and 2001. It was designed by the architect Frank Gehry.
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		+	Gehry’s post-modern design began with two very different structures, together making up 7,000 sq. m of office space.

	Gehry wanted to connect and anchor the two in the centre by using a ‘giant random object’ as a sculpture. The giant binoculars, designed by artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, were incorporated as the access point to the building for both cars and pedestrians. With the sculpture appearing to ‘rest’ on its lenses, an arch was created on each side of the entranceway.		Gehry wanted to connect and anchor the two in the centre by using a ‘giant random object’ as a sculpture. The giant binoculars, designed by artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, were incorporated as the access point to the building for both cars and pedestrians. With the sculpture appearing to ‘rest’ on its lenses, an arch was created on each side of the entranceway.

−	[[File:~~Binoculars Building2~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Binoculars_Building2.jpg\|link=File:Binoculars_Building2.jpg]]

	The binoculars were constructed of steel frame with concrete and cement plaster painted with elastomeric paint. By following the curve of the binoculars, two tall and unusually-shaped rooms were created that open onto a conference room. Both rooms are fitted with a huge elongated lightbulb suspended from the ceiling.		The binoculars were constructed of steel frame with concrete and cement plaster painted with elastomeric paint. By following the curve of the binoculars, two tall and unusually-shaped rooms were created that open onto a conference room. Both rooms are fitted with a huge elongated lightbulb suspended from the ceiling.

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The Binoculars Building is a commercial building which incorporates a public sculpture ‘Giant Binocular’s in its façade. Located in Venice, Los Angeles, the building was originally built for the advertising agency Chait/Day, between 1991 and 2001. It was designed by the architect Frank Gehry.

Gehry’s post-modern design began with two very different structures, one inspired by a boat, and the other by a tree, together making up 7,000 sq. m of office space.

Gehry wanted to connect and anchor the two in the centre by using a ‘giant random object’ as a sculpture. The giant binoculars, designed by artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, were incorporated as the access point to the building for both cars and pedestrians. With the sculpture appearing to ‘rest’ on its lenses, an arch was created on each side of the entranceway.

[[File:Binoculars Building2.jpg]]

The binoculars were constructed of steel frame with concrete and cement plaster painted with elastomeric paint. By following the curve of the binoculars, two tall and unusually-shaped rooms were created that open onto a conference room. Both rooms are fitted with a huge elongated lightbulb suspended from the ceiling.

The building now makes up part of many offices leased by Google, but it retains a fascination for being one of Gehry’s more unusual buildings.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Building of the week series.
* Calakmul Corporate Building, Mexico.
* Frank Gehry.
* Piano Building.
* Robot Building, Bangkok.
* The Atomium.
* The Bierpinsel, Berlin.
* The Sharp Centre for Design.
* Unusual building design of the week.
* Watts Towers.

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