The Orange Cube. One of my favourite Architects: Jakob + Macfarlane Architects creative project.
“It’s a circle.” — Steve Jobs presenting the most inspiring piece of architecture I’ve ever seen.
France’s bubbly Museumotel is a remarkable marvel of retro architecture that has been revitalized and re-opened in the 21st century. This is cool!
Dezeen » House in Sakuragawa by Suppose Design Office
Watched it on the TV, it is pretty unique but it furnished with many stairs, not suitable for a family with children. A.Aviiki
(via architectureblog)
Metropol Parasol Completed, Seville
![Picture of the day: Endless Spiral
This incredible sculpture was designed by Olafur Eliasson. It’s a 9-meter high double spiral staircase made of steel. It is located at the entrance of the KPMG office building in Munich, Germany. The stair is called Umschreibung (Rewriting), and was completed in 2004.Photo via [Philipp Klinger on Flickr]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljlp88OCXo1qzavndo1_1280.jpg)
Picture of the day: Endless Spiral
This incredible sculpture was designed by Olafur Eliasson. It’s a 9-meter high double spiral staircase made of steel. It is located at the entrance of the KPMG office building in Munich, Germany. The stair is called Umschreibung (Rewriting), and was completed in 2004.
Photo via [Philipp Klinger on Flickr]
![Morris Arboretum Tree Adventure
The Morris Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania is host to a new modern tree house resting 50 feet above the forest floor. Tree Adventure is a sprawling, 450′ walkway suspended in the canopy that gives its visitors a birds-eye view of the forest below. The design, created by Metcalfe Architecture and Design, features a modern shelter at its center, a man-made bird’s nest, long, angular walkways and a canopy net where visitors can relax above the forest. The design was given the “Best of Philly” award for architecture in 2010, as a public space that promotes community and education while adopting modern design standards. We wouldn’t mind a nap on that net high in this Pennsylvania forest. Then again, we’ve made no secrets about our passion for modern treehouse design.
[Source: More Pic Here]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhhsmg0Dlt1qzavndo1_1280.jpg)
Morris Arboretum Tree Adventure
The Morris Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania is host to a new modern tree house resting 50 feet above the forest floor. Tree Adventure is a sprawling, 450′ walkway suspended in the canopy that gives its visitors a birds-eye view of the forest below. The design, created by Metcalfe Architecture and Design, features a modern shelter at its center, a man-made bird’s nest, long, angular walkways and a canopy net where visitors can relax above the forest. The design was given the “Best of Philly” award for architecture in 2010, as a public space that promotes community and education while adopting modern design standards. We wouldn’t mind a nap on that net high in this Pennsylvania forest. Then again, we’ve made no secrets about our passion for modern treehouse design.
hexagonal house | Blue Ant Studio
House with a view. Who wouldn’t want to wake up to a view like that.
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Kindergarten Sighartstein by kadawittfeldarchitektur
Architects: KadawittfeldarchitekturLocation: Sighartstein, Land Salzburg, AustriaBuilder: township neumarkt am wallerseerealization: 2008-2009, Public competition 2003, 1st prizeBuilding Volume: 830 sqmConstruction sum: 1.2 Million €
Situated on the periphery of the site of green meadows and felds, the first impression of the construction site provided the idea for the sculptural facade by way of an elevated grass turf. The oversized “grass blades” communicate the building’s unique identity and provides an orientation marker for the kindergarten. The stylized grass blades are not only ornamental, but also act as a continuation of the landscape theme – namely, the staccato row of spruces visible at the meadow’s edge or the branches of the neighboring leafy trees. The resulting scenic correspondence takes place not only in the building volume itself but also in the structure noticeable from within.
The fat roofed two-story cubic building optimally distributes the functions of a kindergarten. On the ground foor, one fnds the space for the kindergarten groups – with direct access to the garden. The crèche is accommodated in the protected upper story. In the crèche, an expandable third space has been made possible through a planned reallocation of the space.
Color Concept
“As the kindergarten is the first station of education, we have chosen green as the ‘color of life, youth, and spring.’
The psychological workings of the color green play an important role: Green is a color that calms and harmonizes. Green enhances qualities such as helpfulness, endurance, tolerance, and contentedness. In color therapy, green is viewed as a neutral healing color that balances without causing bodily pain or counter-reactions. It creates a space for gathering energy and promotes regeneration. In earlier times, the color was one of the most favored for living rooms and salons. Blackboards in schools are green because the color is easy on the eyes and serves as a contrast to other colors, allowing one thus to better concentrate on the essentials. Green conveys the notion of freshness and youth, but also immaturity. It’s not for nothing that the root of the word ‘green’ lies in the old Dutch word “groen,” meaning grow and flourish. Green as the stage of childish curiosity: CAN YOU HEAR THE GRASS GROW?! Children learn by playing – and when they can do this in a relaxed atmosphere, quiet and fully concentrated, we lay the foundation for every form of learning later in life, for the concentration that is so essential.”
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Kindergarten Sighartstein by kadawittfeldarchitektur
Architects: Kadawittfeldarchitektur
Location: Sighartstein, Land Salzburg, Austria
Builder: township neumarkt am wallersee
realization: 2008-2009, Public competition 2003, 1st prize
Building Volume: 830 sqm
Construction sum: 1.2 Million €Situated on the periphery of the site of green meadows and felds, the first impression of the construction site provided the idea for the sculptural facade by way of an elevated grass turf. The oversized “grass blades” communicate the building’s unique identity and provides an orientation marker for the kindergarten. The stylized grass blades are not only ornamental, but also act as a continuation of the landscape theme – namely, the staccato row of spruces visible at the meadow’s edge or the branches of the neighboring leafy trees. The resulting scenic correspondence takes place not only in the building volume itself but also in the structure noticeable from within.
The fat roofed two-story cubic building optimally distributes the functions of a kindergarten. On the ground foor, one fnds the space for the kindergarten groups – with direct access to the garden. The crèche is accommodated in the protected upper story. In the crèche, an expandable third space has been made possible through a planned reallocation of the space.
Color Concept
“As the kindergarten is the first station of education, we have chosen green as the ‘color of life, youth, and spring.’
The psychological workings of the color green play an important role: Green is a color that calms and harmonizes. Green enhances qualities such as helpfulness, endurance, tolerance, and contentedness. In color therapy, green is viewed as a neutral healing color that balances without causing bodily pain or counter-reactions. It creates a space for gathering energy and promotes regeneration. In earlier times, the color was one of the most favored for living rooms and salons. Blackboards in schools are green because the color is easy on the eyes and serves as a contrast to other colors, allowing one thus to better concentrate on the essentials. Green conveys the notion of freshness and youth, but also immaturity. It’s not for nothing that the root of the word ‘green’ lies in the old Dutch word “groen,” meaning grow and flourish. Green as the stage of childish curiosity: CAN YOU HEAR THE GRASS GROW?! Children learn by playing – and when they can do this in a relaxed atmosphere, quiet and fully concentrated, we lay the foundation for every form of learning later in life, for the concentration that is so essential.”
[Source*View more pic here]
Amazing Anara Tower
Anara Tower is the most cool and nice architecture on the world. Located in Dubai. The 125-story skyscraper is about 700 meters tall and vies for the tallest spot. The building will also host 300 residential apartments. Wow!
Designed by Julien DeSmedt Architects, the Two Seasons Hotel in Stavanger, Norway opened to the public earlier this month.
“The 6-floor hotel was built on top of a 5-floor existing parking garage. 194 hotel rooms float in a ribbon configuration around an inner courtyard. The hotel rooms have been lifted from the street to secure privacy and a quiet environment for the guests, and to activate the ground floor with a bar, lounge, restaurant and lobby. On top, there is a green roof including a roof terrace with a beautiful view over Stavanger city and the harbour.”
House in Lumino / Davide Macullo Architects (via ArchDaily)
Architects Unveil Incredible Plans for the Future of Los Angeles
Of all the really innovative and amazing ideas contained herein for the future of LA, the prospect of a Target theme park makes me want to hurl.
via Inhabitat
