Comments on: AD Classics: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort / Michael Graves

By: Christian Sabyan

Christian Sabyan — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:02:09 +0000

Interesting story on michael graves's use of symbolism, storytelling and architecture in a public place http://j.mp/aEZ6ZB

By: AIA YAF Temporary/Permanent Relief Housing Competition Results | A Critical Architecture Blog | Critique This!

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:16:38 +0000

[...] States is flawed, and that it is in desperate need of regulation. Before you accuse me of having a vested interest, let me clarify that I have no horse in this race. I am not associated with this competition or any [...]

By: Samantha Berke

Samantha Berke — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:54:32 +0000

Kev's stayed here…beautiful place! AD Classics: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort / Michael Graves | ArchDaily http://ow.ly/21bOa

By: Ronaldo Rodrigues

Ronaldo Rodrigues — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:05:39 +0000

http://www.archdaily.com/64270/ad-classics-walt-disney-world-swan-and-dolphin-resort-michael-graves/ #lessismore!

By: James

James — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:45:07 +0000

A vested interest would imply that I have something to gain by the success of this project or how well people like it, which is not the case. Credit for taking photos of a good building and a bad building is just the same, it is credit.

By: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Designed By Michael Graves - Architecture Things

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:22:52 +0000

[...] The story about the design has correlation with the the Dolphin. The story recite about island that was formed by a sudden cataclysmic event, such as an underwater volcano or earthquake. When the island emerged from underwater it lifted the dolphins up as well, and these are represented by the dolphins on the roof of the hotel, each 63? feet tall. The banana leaves painted on the side of the hotel represent the foliage on the island, and the “black box” on the front elevation of the building is the heart of the mountain. In Graves’ tale, this burst open and water began flowing down to the dolphin pool. This water also splashes up on the side of the Swan, which are painted on the hotel displaying another large mural. The story continues with two birds that were entranced by this event and when they went to view it up close they were magically transformed into swans, thus explaining the 28-ton, 47 foot high statues. Both the dolphin and swan figures are made of steel, wood, and fiberglass. They are hollow inside except for structural beams and staircases for maintenance purposes. [Read More] [...]

By: hovaard

hovaard — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:36:39 +0000

i meant, by taking the photos used and getting the credits.

By: James

James — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:17:18 +0000

How is offering a critical opinion equated to having a vested interest. A vested interest would be if I designed the structure or worked for Graves. In order to maintain a line of critical thought without being swayed by opinion you must ask yourself two questions about any project. What is the architect attempting to accomplish? And how well have they succeeded in attempting such? If you can critique the project according to the rules and orders established by the architect you avoid a biased opinion or ‘vested interest’ as you have stated by critiquing what is there rather than discussing the project in terms of one’s opinion or personal likes and dislikes.

By: hovaard

hovaard — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:10:59 +0000

sorry man, but i think you might have a vested interest

By: James

James — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:06:09 +0000

Until you visit the site, you cannot appreciate the completeness of the concept and the scale of the campus. Although the style of the architecture is not what you would want for your home. One must be aware of the context to understand this project. It is adjacent to Disney Hollywood Studios in Orlando, which is 35 square miles of Disney development. At no point during your visit to this resort does the project seem out of place. The design is complete in every detail, which makes the reality of Graves’ Disney fantasy a reality. It is a project rooted in history and enlivened by wit, a damn shame we don’t have more projects that embody this spirit, rather there are hundreds of one-liners floating around on the blogs that don’t match half the wit of this project, which receives little attention.

Great project if you can look past the colors.

By the way, thank you for the photo credits.

By: Michelle Wiebe

Michelle Wiebe — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:03:49 +0000

MG rocks!! RT @NoirBlancDesign: keynote speaker: Michael Graves #NeoCon10. "We are in the end all composers" -M Graves http://ow.ly/1YLhP

By: dezzo

dezzo — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:00:37 +0000

i wonder if this will ever come back in fashion?

By: Tiago

Tiago — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:00:23 +0000

#Turismo e #Arquitetura – AD Classics: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort / Michael Graves http://ow.ly/1YrP3 #travel #architecture

By: Noir Blanc Interiors

Noir Blanc Interiors — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:58:30 +0000

Inspiring keynote speaker: Michael Graves talked this am at #NeoCon10. "We are in the end all composers" -Michael Graves http://ow.ly/1YLhP

By: Mies van der Rohe

Mies van der Rohe — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:06:07 +0000

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort / Michael Graves http://bit.ly/cZkf48 I don't know if I should laugh or cry… Hack.

By: Remkool

Remkool — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:37:57 +0000

Ah ah… so nice typical AMERICAN KITSCH !

By: Nicholas Patten

Nicholas Patten — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:31:05 +0000

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By: Chris Meisenzahl

Chris Meisenzahl — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:26:40 +0000

AD Classics: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort / Michael Graves | ArchDaily http://bit.ly/dduQnZ

By: Selectism | Around the Web | selectism

Selectism | Around the Web | selectism — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:51:59 +0000

[...] “In a world where anything in your imagination can become a reality, Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida stayed true to their word and hired architect Michael Graves to design a resort consisting of two hotels that would become part of Disney’s famous collection of “entertainment architecture.” Graves’ postmodern, colorful style was the perfect choice for the playful themepark resort, and his whimsical design decisions and statues of grandeur contribute to the famous Disney kingdom. The theme for the design of the hotels sprung right from its early conceptual stages, where Graves developed an entire story to create characters for both the Swan and the Dolphin in a magical tale that he thought could potentially become Disney characters.” (ArchDaily). [...]

By: Nicholas Patten

Nicholas Patten — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:31:05 +0000

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