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'united arab emirates pavilion'
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the united arab emirates pavilion designed by foster + partners is a huge golden sand
dune reminiscent of the country's desert. the outer covering of the pavilion is gold-colored
stainless steel. its undulating roof, looking as if it has been shaped by the wind, makes
the pavilion shimmer and change colors, thus, reminding visitors of the middle east
country's various natural environments. with a capacity of 450 people and enclosing
3,000 square metres of exhibition space, the pavilion is one of the largest structures
built for the 2010 shanghai expo.



flat stainless steel panels joined by adjustable nodes enable the pavilion to be demounted on site and
constructed quickly and economically.
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desert comprised of sands in red, golden and white colors, the ups and downs of hills,
a scattered oasis ringed with ancient camel bells, and boats with glimmering sails on
the ocean are all staged in the video inside the pavilion, reminding visitors of what an
important role the natural environment and wild life play in the culture and lifestyle
of the UAE people.



detail of stainless steel skin facade
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the shape of the pavilion is designed in response to shanghai's weather. it protects against
the direct glare of the city's summer sun but allows indirect light to enter the pavilion
via louvers. visitors approach the 'dunes' by a walkway, which follows a stream of
water towards the entrance.

for more info on the early stages of development of the united arab emirates pavilion,
see designboom's previous coverage here.



detail
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singapore pavilion at shanghai expo 2010 by kay ngee tan architects

'urban symphony' is the name of the singapore pavilion by kay ngee tan architects
for the shanghai expo 2010. the pavilion will span 3000sqm designed to resemble
a music box, consisting of three parts. four columns of different shapes and sizes
support its structural system and floors above. the ground floor will showcase projected
images, live theatre performances and activities within the atrium space and main hall.

urban symphony aims to show rhythm and beat through the pavilion's architecture
of water fountain movements, window and sunshade fins layouts on the façade, with
the interplay of sounds and visuals on different levels.

the pavilion will be constructed from recyclable aluminum and steel for the facade
and reinforced concrete for the foundations, floor slabs and columns.




view at night

levels of pavilion






rooftop garden


interior


interior


model of 'urban symphony'

israeli pavilion nearing completion

here, is an update of the israeli pavilion at shanghai expo 2010 designed by architect
haim z. dotan.

24 meters in height, the 1200 square meter pavilion is built on a 2000 square meter site
and its construction is nearing completion. the structure consists of two architectural curvilinear
forms which hug each other like two hands or two shells, symbolizing a quiet conversation
between man and earth, man and man, nation and nation. the pavilion continuously transforms
as the light changes during the day and night. the two hands / shells present the dialogue between
man and nature, past and future, temporality and eternity, earth and sky, substance and the virtual.
within the forms, are two architectural spaces, symbolizing the spirituality of the
ancient jewish nation.


constructing the framework of the pavilion


constructing the framework of the pavilion


the 'hugging' forms under construction


the 'hugging' forms under construction






israeli pavilion nearing completion


israeli pavilion nearing completion






rendering of the pavilion


rendering of the pavilion


rendering of aerial view


computer sketches


rendering of frame compotion


preliminary sketches


aerial plan of building and usage


'the hall of light'

when visitors first enter the main building of the pavilion, there will be multimedia showing
the history of jewish evolution, with a 15 m high screen displaying films which highlight the
country's innovative and technological achievements. this is called the 'hall of light'.


'the hall of light'


'the enlighten garden'

visitors enter the pavilion through 'the enlighten garden'.
about 50 orange trees will be planted within and will provide a space in which visitors
can be in touch with nature and irrigation technology israelites take pride in.



here images of israelites appear on the screens, talking with visitors in chinese and hebrew.
each of the light spheres represent technical breakthroughs in such fields as agriculture, pharmacology, solar / green energy, music, telecommunications...


'the hall of innovation' up close


'the hall of innovation'

the danish pavillion in shanghai 2010 should not only exhibit the danish virtues.
trough interaction, the visitors are able to experience some of copenhagen's best attractions:
the city bike, the harbour bath, the nature playground and an ecological picnic.
relaunching the bike in shanghai as a symbol of modern lifestyle and sustainable
urban development. the pavillion's 1500 city bikes are offered for general use to
the visitors during expo 2010. after the world exhibition it can be moved and relocated in
for example peoples park - as a transferium for the bikes of shanghai.
a harbor bath is located in the hearth of the pavillion filled with seawater
from copenhagen harbor. it is the original little mermaid sculpture visiting china as a
specific example of the idea that the danish pavillion offers the real experience
of the real danish city life.


exhibition curl


roof terrassse, bike parking and velodrome


loops are interconnected to create continuity between
inside and outside - pedestrians and bicyclists

pavillion bridging ground and elevated promenade




pavillion's different views



pavillion development



a perpetual loop

urban plan proposal for ansan city by BIG, INABA, MAD and mass studies

four architecture offices, BIG, INABA, MAD, and mass studies have proposed
an urban plan for ansan, south korea. the proposal is currently on view
at the gyeonggi museum of modern art (GMoMA) in ansan city until february 15, 2009


urban plan proposal for ansan city by INABA and MAD


urban plan proposal for ansan city by BIG and mass studies

the joint project by the four firms, BIG (copenhagen), INABA (los angeles),
MAD (beijing), an mass studies (seoul) uses versatile architectural forms
that change in size and use. th principals of the four offices, bjarke ingels,
jeffrey inaba, yansong ma, and minsuk cho reinterpret the term ‘economies of scale’
to mean the value of a single architectural form tha functions at several scales.
the works are adaptable enough so that the same form can b enlarged or shrunk
and still function as a building. they have the added capacity to dramatically
change in size and transform in use from building to furniture to toy.
given today’s economic instability, the architects propose an architecture that can
be sized to accommodate changes in available funding. the forms have been developed
so that if a project’s investment capital decreases, it can be scaled down;
alternatively, if greater financing becomes available, the same form can be scaled up.
a project conceived with greater utility in mind so that the form can be enjoyed even
when reduced or increased by 40, 50, or 60 percent.







walk this way by INABA



'walk this way' by INABA



'beautiful minds' by MAD
a cultural pyramid topped with inspiration pods suspended high above the city



'beautiful minds' by MAD

'urban porosity' by BIG



'urban porosity' by BIG


'urban porosity' by BIG

'mutated slabs and robotic towers' by mass studies

'mutated slabs and robotic towers' by mass studies

'mutated slabs and robotic towers' by mass studies

'mutated slabs and robotic towers' by mass studies - section -




the plan for riverfront area of ansan, a city of 550,000 inhabitants located near seoul,
includes housing, commercial, retail and municipal spaces. the proposed buildings
which range in height from 80to 400 meters and in length up to 1500 meters are displayed
in the museum lobby in drawings, animations and four large models.
in the context of the exhibition, the architects have taken the idea
of scalabilit further by developing works that function
even when scaled 1,000 and 10,000 percent.
the models are also designed as inhabitable objects in their own right.
each model of their urban plan is a furniture piece of their lobby plan.
th three‐dimensional representations of the buildings function as elements
of GMoMA’s interio serving as a new bookshop, a set of seats and tables,
a lounge area, and a reception kiosk.


general view of the exhibition


'walk this way' by INABA is a wayfinding device impersonating a building.
it is an architectural beacon that directs traffic to ansan’s attractions.


'walk this way' by INABA + the architects bjarke ingels, jeffrey inaba, yansong ma, and minsuk cho


architects bjarke ingels, jeffrey inaba, yansong ma, and minsuk cho sitting on 'beautiful minds' by MAD


'beautiful minds' by MAD

taichung convention center by MAD architects
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beijing based MAD architects have sent us in images of their latest project the
taichung convention center, their first project in taiwan.

the design is conceived as a continuous weave of architecture and landscape that blurs
the boundary between architecture, public space and urban landscape, proposing a futuristic
vision based on the east 's naturalistic philosophy. the open courtyards that connect the individual
'mountain' are integrated into a natural sequence of outdoor spaces. like the quest for a harmonic
coexistence between people and nature exemplified by forbidden city and ancient chinese gardens,
this project seeks greater meaning in its non-material qualities, spaces encircled with the upmost
naturalistic spirit. a single tree, a patch of bamboo, or a pond become central figures of the space.
this approach to sustainable development is based not on technology, but on traditional philosophy
and aesthetics.

'china wood sculpture museum' by MAD architects in harbin, china
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internationally renowned firm MAD architects has sent us images of 'china wood sculpture museum',
a new facility dedicated to the arts in harbin, china. located in one of the most rapidly expanding
creative regional hub in northern china, the project is one of three cultural buildings the
beijing-based firm was commissioned to design in 2009.




street view


influenced by the local winter landscapes, the design aims to expand on the contrasting
qualities between nature and the speed of daily life. the 200 meter-long museum negotiates
the site's conditions while exploring the relationship between the building and the environment,
resulting in a dynamic form that resembles a frozen fluid.



approach


in line with the continuous nature of the exterior, the museum's circulation flows
uninterrupted between two exhibition spaces. connected by a central entrance,
curved wall forms open up to the skylights above, filling the voids adjacent to
the galleries with natural daylight. pockets and openings between levels provide
visual transparency, connecting the energy of the building's activities together.



atrium



interior levels



circulation space



overall view



physical model



entrance



detail



construction shot





exploded axo


site plan



cross section



cross section



cross section



sectional models

thematic pavilion expo 2012 yeosu, south korea by soma
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austrian firm soma has recently finished the work on the construction plans of the thematic
pavilion for the expo 2012 yeosu in korea. their winning design proposal was announced in
2009 and now has successfully been adapted to fit the building budget and exhibition concept.
the kinetic media facade was developed according bionic principles to underline the expo’s
agenda. soma's project will be presented as a part of the austrian exhibition for the venice
architecture biennale 2010 - curated by eric owen moss.
construction of the pavilion is due to begin next month.



as a major and permanent facility the thematic pavilion embodies the expo’s theme 'the living
ocean and coast' in manifold ways. the ocean is experienced in two ways, as an endless surface
and in an immersed perspective as depth. the plain duality of the ocean motivates the building’s
spatial and organisational concept. continuous surfaces twist from vertical to horizontal orientation
and define all significant interior spaces. the vertical cones induce the visitor to immerse into
the thematic exhibition. they evolve into horizontal levels that cover the foyer and become a flexible
stage for the best practice area. continuous transitions between contrasting experiences also form
the outer appearance of the pavilion. towards the sea the conglomeration of solid vertical cones
define a new meandering coast line, a soft edge that is in constant negotiation between water
and land. opposite side the pavilion develops out of the ground into an artificial roof landscape
with gardens and scenic paths. the topographic lines of the roof turn into lamellas of the kinetic
media facade that faces the expo’s entrance and the 'digital gallery'.

the building will be erected in a former industrial harbour along a new promenade. bridges
will connect the pavilion to the expo site. after the expo and the aspired improvement of water
quality the promenade will be transformed into an 'urban beach' offering leisure activities to
the public.





the main entrance is situated on ocean plaza, which is partly covered by the pavilion to achieve
a shaded outdoor waiting area. the space boundaries of the open foyer are defined by the twisting
surfaces of the cones. the interstitial spaces between them frame the view onto the ocean and create
niches for the visitors to take a pause from the exhibition. the sequence of pre-show, main show
and post show is spatially modulated: lingering through the first two small cones with a ceiling height
of 8 meters people arrive at the main show, a 20 meter high space of 1000square meters. after
the show people arrive again at the lower and more intimate post-show that leads to the café and a
swimming island in the open water, where they can relax and experience the movement of the ocean.
visitors with a deeper interest can take the escalator to the second level, where the best practice area,
an open, flexible day-lit space is located. here institutions will present their research in fields like
renewable energies or marine technology. from the foyer or the best practice area visitors can take
stairs or lifts up to the roof top garden. the roof-landscape functions as a third exhibition area, which
invites people to relax and enjoy a 360-degree view over the expo site. roof gardens will be covered
with plants of the local coast. to leave the pavilion people stroll down a meandering ramp with
panoramic views onto the surrounding ocean and the islands.





service functions, like offices, technical and storage areas are located underneath the landscape
part of the building. after the period of the expo the building will house public and educational
facilities.





as a counter part to the virtual multi-media shows of the thematic exhibition, the kinetic facade
like the overall architecture of the pavilion evoke sensuous experiences through analogue means.
beside their function to control light conditions in the foyer and the best practice area the moving
the lamellas will create animated patterns on the façade. the choreography will span from subtle
local movements to overall waves effecting the whole length of the building. after sunset the analogue
visual effect of the moving lamellas is intensified by linear led bars, which are located at the inner
side of the front edge of the lamella. in opened position the led can light the neighboring lamella
depending on the opening angle. the bionic principle of the lamellas produce a consistent effect:
geometry, material, movement and light are seamlessly interrelated. the longer the single lamella -
the wider the opening angle - the bigger the area which is lit.





the foyer and the best practice area are naturally ventilated. therefore the interstitial spaces
between the cones were orientated towards the prevailing wind direction to create air nozzles.
in the large vertical exhibitions, air will be infused through the floor, to reduce the amount
of conditioned volume. during daytime the kinetic lamellas are used to control solar input.
they will be operated by energy gained through solar panels on the roof. the building’s
performance was analysed by detailed simulations to reduce energy consumption and increase
efficiency.





the different appearances of the building - open towards the expo site and compact towards
the sea- is also routed in the constraints of the site. facing the open sea the reinforced concrete
cones prevent the pavilion from damage through typhoons and high waves. the roof and the kinetic
facade will have a steel sub-structure. the kinetic facade will be produced out of GFRP and uses
the material characteristics and flexibility for its mode of operation.





model of the thematic pavilion expo 2012 yeosu



model of the thematic pavilion expo 2012 yeosu



the pavilion is wrapped around a cylindrical form



start of construction: 2010 (completion 2012)
client: the organizing committee for expo yeosu 2012
architect: soma
local partner: DMP, seoul
consultants:
structural engineer: brandstätter zt gmbh, salzburg
kinetic facade: knippers helbig, stuttgart
climate design: transsolar, stuttgart münchen new york
climate design (competition): jan cremers, stuttgart
light design: podpod, vienna
team soma: stefan rutzinger, kristina schinegger, martin oberascher,
günther weber, lukas galehr, christoph treberspurg, alice mayer,
victorie senesova, karin dobbler, kathrin dörfler, raimund krenmüller

polo per l’innovazione strategica by marco acerbis
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the new 'polo per l’innovazione strategica' has been completed by italian architect marco acerbis.
it is part of the development of eastgate park - namely the largest logistic and industrial masterplan
in the north east of italy and covering an area of 1,8 million of square meters,

the new multifunctional building is a collaborative project between portogruaro council
and portogruaro campus (ca’ foscari university, venice) and has the objective of developing
new business strategies by merging the university world, the business consulting world
and the entrepreneurial world.



ventilated facades are covered by black gres tiles


the polo per l’innovazione strategica is a certified casaclima class A+ building, made of eco
sustainable materials and uses only renewable energy like FV solar panels and geothermal power.
the laminated arches span 33 meters and cover the whole volume of the building right from
the street pavement.



side view


the main south exposure to the sun mitigates winter weather conditions while in summer the sun
radiations are captured by photovoltaic louvers that act both as solar shades and as solar panels
to produce energy. the ventilated facades are covered by black gres tiles that protect from
the elements and allow for natural cooling of the inner core of the walls keeping them in good
conditions.



the ceiling skylights


inside the building a number of offices are located together with a spacious conference hall
for 150 people. the conference hall has been studied thoroughly to enhance acoustic properties
and in particular the ceiling is made of a number of silver anodised aluminium honeycomb panels
with of 2mm holes to capture the sound. while the number of panels required for acoustic reasons
was high a special arrangement was carried out so that the ceiling feels light and almost transparent
and the room is naturally top lit.



in the early evening



in the early evening

















the 'polins' building will take part with an installation at the biennale di architettura a venezia,
within the exhibition 'culture nature' at spazio thetis

phoenix island by MAD architects is located in the center of sanya city, hainan province,
china. it is a man-made island surrounded by the sea. the dimension of phoenix island
is about 1250-meters long and 350-meter wide, connected by a bridge of 395-meter with
the main island of sanya.

the site area is about 365,000 sqm and will represent the future of sanya as the international
touring and resorts city. the island itself is a vacation land consisting a 7-star hotel, 5 boutique
apartments, yacht clubhouse, shopping streets and a habour for internaitonal passenger liners.
the total building area of the phoenix island is about 500,000 sqm. construction work is due
to finish in 2014.






































project info:
year: 2008
location: sanya, china
typology: urban planning, architecture, design
site area: 365,013 sqm
building area: 392,825 sqm
status: under-construction

'xiamen museum', china by MAD architects
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chinese MAD architects have proposed a floating museum, lofted up above the ground in china.
the museum, located in the southern chinese city of xiamen is situated an island in the middle of
a resevoir that runs through the centre of the city.

the design is comprised of three levels. at ground level, landscaped public space leads visitors around,
the site to various recreational spaces: amphitheatres, open sports fields and places to meet. the middle
level makes up the museum itself, where the main functions such as exhibition spaces, cafes, restaurants
and offices, hover high above the ground. five tall supports rise out of the landscape like stalks, providing
the vertical access to the museum.

on the roof level, a landscape is created, referencing the natural surroundings of the museum: a unique
topography of lakes, greens and wetlands, all publicly accessible, floating in the air. the roof is also home
to solar panels, taking advantage of the city's warm climate.

the museum's position, high above the centre of the lake, provides uninterrupted views of the city beyond.
at the same time, the building's mirrored exterior reflects the city, ensuring it is highly visible from all angles
around the water.



night view



situated on an island


floor plan

elevation


project info:
location xiamen, china
typology city museum
building area 13,340 sqm
status proposal

yoon gyoo jang next to a drawing of ocean imagination
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yoon gyoo jang showing 'ocean imagination' sliding along the board
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the studio which was founded in 2001 by yoon gyoo jang and shin chang hoon,
is an experimental group which focusses on realizing conceptual architecture with
variable possibilities.


the model of ocean imagination
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recently they received an honorable mention for their project 'ocean imagination' in
the competition to design the thematic pavilion for expo 2012 yeosu, korea.

based around 'the living ocean and coast: diversity of resources and sustainable activities'
theme, unsangdong's concept 'ocean imagination' emphasized nature and liveability.
the floating wheel is designed with a sustainable skin and consists of 'ocean eco compounds'
which incorporate the main theme of the expo 2012 yeosu, korea that include; marine
technology, architecture engineering, civil engineering, information technology and so on.


ocean imagination consists of three levels
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sections of 'ocean imagination' have an open exhibition section
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the first stages of making the models
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'ocean imagination' in the water
image courtesy unsangdong architects


image courtesy unsangdong architects


image courtesy unsangdong architects


image courtesy unsangdong architects


section view of 'ocean imagination'
image courtesy unsangdong architects

thematic pavilion for the yeosu 2012 world expo by archi(te)nsions
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american firm archi(te)nsions developed a thematic pavilion for the yeosu 2012 world expo -
which intends to raise interests and awareness of the oceans and to explore educational
and scientific aspects of the state of the art research on the marine environment.

to celebrate the ocean and its unifying element they developed their design
concept around the shape of a waterfall. waterfalls are typical elements of the korean
landscape like the cheonjiyeon, meaning a waterfall connecting the sky (ch'eon) and land (ji).
in section the building is shaped like a waterfall where three main volumes plug in
the structure and shaped like submersed objects covered in plants and greenery. the theme
exhibition with its dedicated spaces follows the logic of the section of the ocean. from
the superficial level of the water to the abyss, exploring every aspect of the different oceanic
environments with high resolution screens and interactive tools. the visitor will start from
the top of the building in the sky lobby with the possibility to enjoy the view of the bay
from the observation deck and then moving down in the pavilion exploring the first
exhibition space related to the superficial strata of the water: intertidal zone from 0-200 meters,
which is the limit of the photosynthesis process. moving down in the pavilion it is possible
to visit the different facilities and laboratories for the real time monitoring of the ocean,
a methodology first explored in the research at the neptune institute at the university of washington.

then the visitor will be in the middle strata called benthic zone, circulating down through
the building until they will visit the abyssal of the ocean exhibition. the visitor will experience
the waterfall from the inside, moving through the building in a promenade of ramps and escalator
s arriving in the area dedicated to the BPA exhibition with the state of the art technology
for projection and space for panel discussion. a lush water garden will complete the pavilion at
the ground/water level making a visual connection between the new building and the water.
the whole facility will be fully environmentally friendly using sun, water and the wind
to produce energy.


the back section of the pavilion



underneath is a courtyard



the abyssal section



the pavilion underwater



aerial view



longitudinal section



program diagram



structural diagram



environmental diagram



site plan



site plan

'mermaid ' model by julien de smedt architects
image courtesy jds / julien de smedt architects

we are continuning covering the work of JDS architects. 'mermaid' is another one of
their recent projects.

'mermaid' is a private development-project which aims to establish a large dolphinarium
and wellness-center, together with hotel and holiday-apartments. the close relation between
these facilities, combined with a unique location, makes mermaid the frame in which sea,
air and light converge to stimulate the experience of health and wellness. with dolphins
as the primary attraction, 'mermaid' will offer a unique experience for the new 'health tourists'
with focus on life quality, time, personal development and plenty of space for the individual.

'mermaid has four main functions; dolphinarium in the caves beneath the hills, wellness-center
within the smallest hill, holiday-apartments in the medium hill and hotel in the largest hill;
a unique combination of program, combined in the mermaid island. by using the previously
mentioned method to shape the island, the optimal combination of views and internal relations
between the main programs is achieved: from outside the hills there are views to both the horizon
and to the other hills, while the caves offer views to the horizon, through the façade, and to the
indoor saltwater basins.


'mermaid ' model
image courtesy jds / julien de smedt architects


'mermaid ' model
image courtesy jds / julien de smedt architects


'mermaid ' model
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'mermaid ' model
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'mermaid' in various landscapes
image courtesy jds / julien de smedt architects


'mermaid' in various landscapes
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'mermaid' in various landscapes
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'mermaid' in various landscapes
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'mermaid' in various landscapes
image courtesy jds / julien de smedt architects


'mermaid' in various landscapes
image courtesy jds / julien de smedt architects


'mermaid' in various landscapes
image courtesy jds / julien de smedt architects


internal view of 'mermaid'
image courtesy jds / julien de smedt architects


'radical circle diagram'
image courtesy jds / julien de smedt architects

for the islands footprint JDS chose the circle, since its radiating shape has no singular
direction. on the contrary it points in all directions, therefore relating to its context,
no matter where it is located. they tried to imagine the island as a programmed, soft disc,
so by lifting the edges a hilly landscape emerges, with views and grandiose caves beneath.


'radical circle diagram'
image courtesy jds / julien de smedt architects


'radical circle diagram'
image courtesy jds / julien de smedt architects

general info:
project: mermaid wellness center
location: under investigation
size: 50,000 m2
type: commission
site: on-going
client: tækker
collaborator: tækker rådgivende ingeniører a/s, plot, BIG

projects team:
julien de smedt
bjarke ingels
david benitez
leon rost
karla spennrath
karsten hammer hansen
kathrin gimmel
joão vieira costa
julie schmidt-nielsen
simon herup
yooju no

the citadel floating apartment complex by waterstudio NL
image courtesy waterstudio NL

the citadel is the first floating apartment complex, part of the new water project
in the netherlands by waterstudio NL. the building will consist of 60 luxury apartments
with parking spaces and large terraces. through its fluent design it shows the endless
possibilities of building on water.

new water is a benchmark project in dutch water-management developments.
the artificially maintained water level of this former polder, measures approximately
2.5km by 500m and will be raised to bosom-level, creating a site that will not only act
as a regional contingency water storage area, but also hosts a multitude of water-related
developments including 1200 dwellings.


the citadel floating apartment complex
image courtesy waterstudio NL


the citadel floating apartment complex
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the citadel floating apartment complex
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the citadel floating apartment complex
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aerial view of the citadel floating apartment complex
image courtesy waterstudio NL

the 'last resort' by RAFAA architecture and design
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swiss firm RAFAA architecture and design recently won first prize for their project 'the last resort',
in a design competition organized by the internationale bauausstellung in germany. they proposed
a mobile floating architecture focusing on movement and autarchy. as its name suggests,
the project follows the strategy of a last resort and tries to challenge known and familiar concepts
and show alternative ways of living.







the programme is organised on two levels. in order to be able to have an adequate
height of 2.5m in the upper deck, sleeping bunks, technical equipment and hatches
are built into the lower deck. they serve as 'extension rooms' of the upper deck:
beds and couches are embedded into the floor and can be opened as the need arises.
the external measurements are 5m x 15m. in the front area, there is a covered terrace;
there, you can find a staircase leading to the roof. together, the kitchen and the living
room form a generous open room. the bathroom consists of a core separating both bedrooms
from the common room. the bedroom can be separated by sliding panels and used separately
as a study. all in all, there are six beds (incl. 2 bunk beds).




interior



two surfaces (floor and ceiling) frame the room experience 'nature'; they form the upper
and lower margin of the picture. since the height and shape of the levels can be varied,
the perspective and view of the landscape keep changing. the floor, for example, bends
downwards at one point and disappears into the water. at another point, the roof curves
down to the floor. at some other spot, it opens in order to make space for the staircase.
all this generates a play on forms that, together with the swell, the wind and the water
reflection results in an intense nature experience.




lower floor








lusatian lakeland
the horizontal, undulated shape of the waterfront is the inspiration for the design
of the project. it also serves as means for orientation for the residents.
the landscape can be understood as an extension of the living room. therefore, an
unobstructed view of the landscape enhances the spatial quality of the design.




side views



generally, there are two types of use. when landing at a moorage, a high level of privacy
is necessary due to possible adjacent neighbours. however, there is a practically boundless
freedom when landing on unmarked sites. a flexible view and light protection are therefore
necessary, not only for climatic reasons. it allows for the screening of certain rooms from
others, if required.




floor plans




floor plans




side views




floor plan




exploded view



the roof and the floor are built with conventional methods of boat construction as load-bearing
structure. they have reinforcing ribs made of fibre-reinforced plastic (frp). the bracing
is effected through the core. the roof lies on the floor on certain spots and protrudes 2.5m
over the terrace area. the shape of the ceiling adjusts itself to the static requirements.
the roof’s forming during load effect has to be calculated for the accuracy of the geometry.
for serial production, the use of cnc-machines has to be considered. the specialisation of digital
production methods, together with traditional craft technology can be the future direction for
the lusatian dockyards.

'waterpod'

waterpod is a floating eco habitat designed by a group of new york artists to combat
the rising tides. due to be launched in may 2009 along the hudson river the waterpod
is constructed with recycled wood, metal, plastic. structured as a triple-domed island,
measuring approximately 80 feet by 25 feet the waterpod will support a fully sustainable
community. the primary power sources for the floating habitat will be the hybrid
solar/wind system set up to run all equipment on board including rotating art installations
and a permanent projector illuminating the waterpod’s dome each night.


'waterpod'


'waterpod' detail


'waterpod'


top view



'waterpod' model
more:
http://www.thewaterpod.org