The Architecture Thread

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Winter Hideaway

 

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Winter Hideaway

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I love this.

 

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I personally love this design as well; it looks almost surreal, like something out of a dream.

I've noticed that most architectural designs nowadays don't really inspired me, and I never fully understand why that was. Although, I think it has to do with most buildings (including with modern styles) basically being all the same, and playing it too safe. I love designs that challenge convention, and that seek to defy standards of typical architecture - just like in the image above.

I'll see if I can find more buildings like that, which spark my interest.

 

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Dr. Seuss House
Alaska

 

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Deserts of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Photo Credit: Alex Meliss

 

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Japanese Village

 

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Was watching a replay of the Dallas and Rams game earlier, and noticed the commentators talking about how much of an issue the glare of the sun can become during games inside AT&T Stadium.

The stadium itself is incredible, and is nothing short of an engineering marvel. However, I think the influence of the sun was not fully taken into account in its design; it seems most of the attention was placed on the building's structure and mechanics instead. Despite having a retractable roof - which is not an easy feat, especially for such a large facility - there are no shading devices that can extend to help block the sun's glare. It's so much of an issue that it may even have had a large impact on which teams won over the years.

Will the Cowboys see the light on sun issue at AT&T Stadium?

Supposedly, there's been talk on minor solutions to help address this problem. Although, no long-term solutions yet. Just goes to show how important it is to take the rotation of the sun throughout the year into account in building design. It not only affects lighting, heating and cooling costs, but the glare can also become a major problem as well if not properly factored in.

/Random Musings

 

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Hytte
Lysebotn, Norway

Norweigan cabin design by @tekturowi_bohaterowie [IG] and visualized by @atmo.studio [IG].

 

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Glass Houses

Just a few random glass houses and structures I found inspiring. I could definitely imagine myself living in a glass house out in the wilderness enveloped by trees -would be an interesting experience for sure.

Privacy is an issue when your house consists mainly of windows. However, new technology known as "smart glass" allows for glass to instantaneously switch from being transparent to translucent / matte, making it much more difficult to see though the panels. Some glass structures may even utilize this technology already.

 

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Birdbox - Adventure Cabin

"The cabins are simple, rectangular [prefabricated] structures with huge circular and oval windows to give you a larger than life view of nature. Just like the exterior, the interior also has minimal decor which makes for a cozy space with a queen bed and a handful of chairs. The Birdboxes come in two sizes currently – the “Mini” at 10.5’ x 7.2’ x 7.2’ “Mini” and the “Medi” at 16.7’ x 7.87’ x 7.87’.” There’s also a separate 'Birdbox Bathroom' which features a black tint one-way glass floor-to-ceiling window.

These box cabins are designed to be dropped in places with a minimal footprint that bring you closer to nature while providing comfort and shelter. They can be perched on mountain tops too because Birdbox cabins are made to withstand extreme winds and arctic conditions. There is also an option of having preinstalled solar panels in the cabins."

Designer: Livit

 

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Why great architecture should tell a story | Ole Scheeren

"[Our buildings] are an explicit engagement of physical reality and conceptual possibility . . . Architecture exceeds the domain of physical matter of the built environment, but is really about how we want to live our lives - how we script our own stories and those of others."

The field of architecture has often been dominated by the idea that proper design is achieved when form follows function, i.e. when the form of a building is defined by its plan and resolution to a set of requirements / problems. However, what if proper design is actually achieved when a building's design is able to effectively tell a story? Or when it's able to convey an idea? The building then would become multi-dimensional, and serve more of a purpose than just solving a problem. To some degree it could enhance the experience of those around or in it.

The great thing about architecture is that no one can pin down exactly what true proper architecture is. We'll always be learning more about it, and coming up with new ideas and theories. Architecture itself has and will continue to evolve over time; it's in constant flux just like life itself.

 

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Architectural Holograms

 

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There is Music in Every Building | Tom McGlynn | TEDxCambridgeUniversity

I once heard years ago that some architects are able to use music to design their buildings, which was a completely foreign concept to me at the time. However, I think this video is a great example of how music-based design can be orchestrated:

 

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The design tricks that keep skyscrapers from swaying

 

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Sky Pool Houston | Glass Bottom Pool Hangs 500 Feet Above The Streets

 

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The incredible inventions of intuitive AI | Maurice Conti

I can definitely see this being applied to building design. The idea of people and artificial intelligence / robotics coexisting equally is a dangerous idea in my option. But in proper context, I think this could lead to incredible advancements and innovations.

 

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Found off of Pinterest.... It's called Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. It's a nature garden there and its so pretty! I love the mix of nature, art and architecture all mixed into one unique place.

 

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The Lloyd's building
Location: London
Architect: Richard Rogers
Style: High-Tech / Bowellism