Model
A 1993 final design model of the Dancing House which illustrates a free flowing curving surface that appears to fit over a rectilinear structure beneath. The cylindrical tower was constructed of 99 concrete panels, each of different shape and dimension.
Interior Photos
Dancing House also known as Nationale-Nederlanden Building is located in downtown Prague, Czech Republic was designed by Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić in co-operation with Frank Gehry on a vacant riverfront plot (where the previous building had been destroyed during the Bombing of Prague in 1945). The building was designed in 1992 and completed in 1996. The name Dancing House came about as the house vaguely resembles a pair of dancers.
The very non-traditional design was controversial at the time and is rather a rarity in Prague to a have a contemporary modern glass building surrounded by historic architecture. The Czech president Václav Havel, who lived for decades next to the site, had supported it, hoping that the building would become a center of cultural activity. Dancing House has daring, curvy outlines, which led its architects, Vlado Milunc and the American Frank O Gehry, to initially name it the "Astaire & Rogers Building", after the legendary dance duo.
The top floor of Dancing House is host to one of the city's leading French restaurant Celeste Restaurant which has magnificent views. Diners can enjoy delightful cuisine and magnificent views over the river and up to Prague Castle.
References
http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs40/f/2009/020/7/6/Dancing_House_of_Prague_by_alierturk.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_House
http://www.ptarmigannest.net/?cat=75
http://www.pragueexperience.com/places.asp?PlaceID=651
http://blog.addicted2decorating.com/2008/01/architecture-dancing-house-prague.html
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