Andrea Palladio: Through the eyes of contemporary architects

27 January—28 April 2009

In the Architecture Space

Adjacent to the Royal Academy Restaurant

Due to popular demand the film interviews will be on show until 28 April

Arata Isozaki Hon RA

Palladio’s enduring presence has shaped our experience of architecture and permeated its practice since the sixteenth century. This exhibition establishes a dialogue between the Renaissance master and contemporary practitioners from different generations who are shaping the future of architecture today.

Through pictorial essays and film interviews each architect reveals how Palladio's presence resonates with them. Some propose a literal translation of his ideas, others find Palladio’s presence in unexpected places, many respond to his grasp of the inherent characteristics of architecture - an essence that transcends style and time.

These architects offer a lens through which we can discover and rediscover Palladio, adding to our experience of the exhibition Andrea Palladio: His Life and Legacy. The architects here challenge accepted views and suggest new ways of understanding Palladio’s influence and presence in contemporary practice.

Film extracts: Sir Richard MacCormac RA and Toh Shimazaki
Click here to watch extracts from two of the films featured in the exhibition.

Featuring:

David Chipperfield RA
Aldo Cibic
Donovan Hill
Peter Ferretto
Sir Nicholas Grimshaw PRA
Zaha Hadid RA
Arata Isozaki Hon RA
Fumihiko Maki
MARC
Sir Richard MacCormac RA
O'Donnell Tuomey
Rubedo
Scandurra Studio
Toh Shimazaki Architects
Antonio Jiménez Torrecillas
Chris Wilkinson RA
Roger Zogolovitch

• Royal Academy of Arts