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Posted by the editors on Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Architecture: ArcelorMittal Orbit by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond: “..Construction of the controversial 115 metre-high sculpture that artist Anish Kapoor and structural engineer Cecil Balmond designed for the London 2012 Olympic park is now complete..Visitors will enter a central elevator to ascend the steel tower, named the ArcelorMittal Orbit, arriving at an observation deck with a panoramic view of the city. To exit, they will be encouraged to climb down a staircase of 455 steps that spirals around the tower’s exterior..Around 560 metres of red tubular steel form the structure and 250 coloured spotlights illuminate it at night. Internal fit-out will begin later this month and the attraction will open to the public before the games begin in July..” Twisted?
See our previous post on the ArcelorMittal Orbit: Anish Kapoor Designs Orbit Tower for London Olympics.
image: ArcelorMittal; article: Dezeen
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Posted by the editors on Friday, 11 May 2012
Architecture: The Photographers’ Gallery by O’Donnell + Tuomey: “..[the architects have] extended a red brick warehouse in central London..Black-rendered walls overhang the original Victorian brickwork to cover the new fourth and fifth floors, which both contain galleries and are lit by a two-storey-high, north-facing window in one corner..Part of the facade is cut away and glazed to reveal the cafe and bar at ground level, and a digital wall in the reception area will present a changing selection of projects from both professional photographers and the public..” Interesting contemporary addition, form, light, richly thoughtful interior detailing..
image: Kate Elliot; article: Dezeen
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Posted in Architects, Architecture, Contemporary Architecture, contemporary design, Cultural Architecture, Design, Designalog, Institutional Architecture, Interiors, Photography | Tagged: Additions, Architects, Architecture, Architecture & Design, Contemporary Architecture, contemporary design, Design, Designalog, Dezeen, Extensions, galleries, Kate Elliot, London, O’Donnell + Tuomey, Photography, The Photographers’ Gallery, The Photographers’ Gallery by O’Donnell + Tuomey, UK | Leave a Comment »
Posted by the editors on Tuesday, 8 May 2012
Architecture: Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2012 by Herzog & de Meuron and Ai Weiwei: “..The Serpentine Gallery in London has unveiled plans by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron and Chinese artist Ai Weiwei for this summer’s Serpentine Gallery Pavilion: they’ll conduct an archaeological dig to find traces of past pavilions on the site then line the resulting trenches with cork..The plan involves excavating down to groundwater level, revealing buried traces of the past eleven annual pavilions and creating a well at the bottom that will also collect rainwater..A pool of water will also cover the surface of the circular roof, supported just 1.4 metres above the ground by twelve columns that represent pavilions past and present. It will be possible to drain this water down into the well to create an elevated viewing platform or dance floor..” Another marvelous Serpentine Pavilion..
See our other posts on Serpentine Gallery Pavilions: Pritzker Prize Architect Peter Zumthor’s Design for Serpentine Pavilion Secret Garden, Jean Nouvel to Design 2010 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion and Architecture + Design: Herzog & de Meuron + Ai Weiwei to Design Serpentine Pavilion 2012.
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Posted by the editors on Sunday, 22 April 2012
Architecture: The Orangery by Spacelab: “..a conservatory with a five fingered roof that Shoreditch architects Spacelab installed at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital..Located on top of a boiler house, the Orangery provides a dining room for both staff and patients at the hospital, as well as a space for temporary exhibitions or events..Some of the the zinc and wood-covered fins that comprise the roof are angled upwards to draw light in through the glazed facade, while others are slanted downwards to create overhanging canopies..” Abundant glazing, natural light, interior and exterior wood..
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Posted by the editors on Sunday, 1 April 2012
Architecture: Floating Olympic Lanes by Dowling Jones and Stone: “..London Mayor Boris Johnson has unveiled plans for a floating motorway to be constructed on the River Thames, intended to ease congestion in the city ahead of the London 2012 Olympic games this summer. Due for completion in July, the design..will include an access junction at Tower Bridge and stretch from Wandsworth to Limehouse along the water..” April Fools?!
image: Courtesy of Dowling Jones and Stone; article: Dezeen
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