The Dancing House
Located in the city of Prague, Czech Republic, the once aptly named "Fred and Ginger" building, referring to dancing partners Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, was completed in 1996 and stands as a representation of architect Frank Gehry's aesthetic. Designed in the deconstructivist style, the building was inspired by the transition of Czechoslovakia to a democracy, with the sense of movement worked into the building a symbol of that change. While the building has not become the centrepiece of Prague society that it was expected to be, it is featured on the Czech koruna for the "Ten Centuries of Architecture" series and serves as a popular landmark for visitors.
- Part of Speech: proper noun
- Industry/Domain: Design
- Category: Architecture
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