EDIFICE COMPLEX

3d printing with sand using sunlight(!?)

posted on 13.04.29

futureproofdesigns:

Beijing Olympic Stadium, L1018988

峰朱

2013

(Source: hiromitsu)

posted on 13.04.29

archdaily:

Planter Bricks (via emerging objects)

posted on 13.04.20

ryanpanos:

Plywood Dome v.2 via Kristoffer Tejlgaard

A geodesic dome, like the one put up by Kristoffer Tejlgaard and Benny Jepsen at the Danish music festival, Roskilde Festival in 2012, is a construction that optimises the use of resources to a high degree, by imitating natures own methods.

The molecular structure found in one given family of carbon molecules, is copied when constructing geodesic domes. This structure allows for great strength and stability, construction of large-sized spaces using a minimum of building materials as well as reduced energy consumption used for heating because of the minimal surface and aerodynamic form of the dome.

posted on 13.04.11

jesseangelo:

Chicago’s landmark The Rookery. Designed and completed by Burnham & Root in 1888, the lobby was remodeled by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1905.

posted on 13.04.10

enochliew:

Jübergturm Hemer by Birk Heilmeyer and Frenzel Architects

Diminishing loads upward corresponds with decreasing number of timber rods, allowing increasing panoramic view the higher you get to the observation deck.

posted on 13.04.03

(Source: josephjamessss)

posted on 13.03.26

deseopolis:

Swiss Re next Headquarters. 2008. Christian Kerez

posted on 13.03.26

archatlas:

Big Air Package

posted on 13.03.20

ryanpanos:

Urban Explorer Infiltrates an Abandoned Gasometer via Urban Ghosts

Situated somewhere in Europe, urban explorer Urbex Maestro captured this striking series of photographs featuring a now abandoned gasometer dating to the turn of the 20th century.

The vast empty structure, built in 1904, was designed to store 50,000 cubic metres of gas. The roof was capable of moving up and down to control the pressure inside the 60-metre diameter tank.

This gasometer is a typical example of the ornate industrial architecture that flourished throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the importance of form as well as function.