Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Brandhorst Museum in Munich, Germany (Hunter Douglas facade)
The museum's most striking feature is its facade, composed of 36,000 TERRART®-Baguette ceramic rods in an assortment of 23 custom colors.
Perhaps not surprisingly, the technical design of NBK's system is also dynamic, and uses the principles of a rainscreen, ventilated facade. Instead of being engineered as a relatively impervious layer, caulked and sealed against the weather, the facade features open vertical joints that allow free flow of air. The facade's ability to balance air pressure, along with a support system that drains rainwater away from cavities behind, discourages water from entering wall cavities.
In a recent architectural review, Jonathan Glancey of The Guardian had architect Matthias Sauerbruch describe his inspiration for the building: "'What we've tried to create,' says Sauerbruch, 'is a jewellery box that, hopefully, catches your eye and makes you want to see what's inside. And when you get inside, the jewellery is the art - and not the architecture.'" Glancey's own assessment is even more generous: "Sauerbruch is being too modest," he says. "The Brandhorst Museum is a jewel of a building, one that will greatly bolster Munich's growing cultural significance."
In a recent architectural review, Jonathan Glancey of The Guardian had architect Matthias Sauerbruch describe his inspiration for the building: "'What we've tried to create,' says Sauerbruch, 'is a jewellery box that, hopefully, catches your eye and makes you want to see what's inside. And when you get inside, the jewellery is the art - and not the architecture.'" Glancey's own assessment is even more generous: "Sauerbruch is being too modest," he says. "The Brandhorst Museum is a jewel of a building, one that will greatly bolster Munich's growing cultural significance."
could something similar be done at lower cost with plastic tubes/cylinders?
Monday, July 27, 2009
British Embassy, Bangkok
British Embassy, Staff Housing & Amenities, Bangkok
MJP Architects
source: http://www.e-architect.co.uk/thailand/british_embassy_bangkok.htm
MJP Architects
source: http://www.e-architect.co.uk/thailand/british_embassy_bangkok.htm
Flickr finds: Thai benches
In thinking about seating for CTS, would it work to do it along the circulation paths in strategic places inspired by the traditional Thai way of doing it?
The benches hang slightly off the edge of the raised terrace...this could be reimagined in metal, concrete or wood, and combined with planters. I think it could work well on the second level, especially in the area surrounding the courtyard to maximize the circulation space.
I came across this one in my search and it was too gorgeous to not post: http://www.flickr.com/photos/imokko/3220136916/
Monday, May 25, 2009
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