"A truly great book should be read in youth, again in maturity and once more again in old age, as a fine building should be seen by morning light, at noon and by moonlight."
-Robertson Davies
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Architecture Quote #1 - Robertson Davies
"A truly great book should be read in youth, again in maturity and once more again in old age, as a fine building should be seen by morning light, at noon and by moonlight."
-Robertson Davies
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Futuristic Sky SOHO by Zaha Hadid Architects, Shanghai, China
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| Futuristic Sky SOHO by Zaha Hadid Architects, Shanghai, China © Zaha Hadid Architects |
After successful and impressive Wangjing SOHO in Beijing, famous Zaha Hadid Architects designed another amazing project for this Chinese company. This time modern office and retail complex is located in Shanghai, called Sky SOHO.
New offices are imagined as a complex of four futuristic looking horizontal buildings connected with sky bridges, providing strong visual identity close to Hongqiao Transportation Hub near Shanghai's city centre and Hongqiao Airport. Roofs will be used as green park areas, also connected with sky bridges, making the whole new complex sustainable and welcoming.
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| Sky SOHO, Shanghai, China © Zaha Hadid Architects |
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| Sky SOHO, Shanghai, China © Zaha Hadid Architects |
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| Sky SOHO, Shanghai, China © Zaha Hadid Architects |
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| Sky SOHO, Shanghai, China © Zaha Hadid Architects |
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| Sky SOHO, Shanghai, China © Zaha Hadid Architects |
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| Sky SOHO, Shanghai, China © Zaha Hadid Architects |
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| Sky SOHO, Shanghai, China © Zaha Hadid Architects |
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| Sky SOHO, Shanghai, China © Zaha Hadid Architects |
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| Sky SOHO, Shanghai, China © Zaha Hadid Architects |
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| Sky SOHO, Shanghai, China © Zaha Hadid Architects |
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| Sky SOHO, Shanghai, China © Zaha Hadid Architects |
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| Sky SOHO, Shanghai, China © Zaha Hadid Architects |
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| Sky SOHO, Shanghai, China © Zaha Hadid Architects |
Friday, December 28, 2012
Modern Hollywood Mansion; Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California
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| Modern Hollywood mansion; Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © Art Gray |
Openhouse is minimalist architectural masterpiece designed by XTEN Architecture. This modern mansion is built on the Hollywood Hills, overlooking Los Angeles city.
Straight lines and sharp edges made of concrete defined overall shape of the house while clean minimalist glass walls with uninterrupted views placed this project in the dream home category. Glass is also used as a terrace and balcony railing. Interiors are designed in dark and bright colors, keeping the contrast obvious and well incorporated into the architecture.
Other side of the house is focused on vegetation and landscape which are also designed as welcoming and enjoyable space.
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © Art Gray |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © Art Gray |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © Art Gray |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © Art Gray |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © Art Gray |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © Art Gray |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © Art Gray |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © Art Gray |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © Art Gray |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © Art Gray |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © Art Gray |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © Art Gray |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © Art Gray |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © Art Gray |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © Art Gray |
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| Openhouse floor plan by XTEN Architecture, California © XTEN Architecture |
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| Openhouse floor plan by XTEN Architecture, California © XTEN Architecture |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © XTEN Architecture |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © XTEN Architecture |
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| Openhouse by XTEN Architecture, California © XTEN Architecture |
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Sustainable Communities: Eco Resort In Pedras Salgadas, Portugal
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| Eco resort house in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
Luís Rebelo de Andrade in cooperation with Diogo Aguiar designed this lovely eco resort in the woods of Pedras Salgadas, Portugal. Seven modern houses with minimalist contemporary interiors are built among the trees carefully blending with surroundings.
All objects were prefabricated allowing fast and precise construction. Small wooden houses are placed on steel platforms not depending on hilly terrain. Interiors are painted white taking maximum of daylight down to the forest. Exterior facade is made of wooden planks pointing out on sustainability and blending with nature.
Eco resort is built in 2012.
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| Eco resort house in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
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| Eco resort house in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
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| Eco resort house in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
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| Eco resort house in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
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| Eco resort house in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
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| Eco resort house in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
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| Eco resort house in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
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| Eco resort house in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
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| Eco resort house in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
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| Eco resort house interior in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
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| Eco resort house interior in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
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| Eco resort house interior in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
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| Eco resort house floor plan in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
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| Eco resort house in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
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| Eco resort house in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
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| Eco resort house floor plans in Pedras Salgadas, Portugal © FG + SG |
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