Architecture is becoming more and more unreal andeven some kind of space. We decided to look into its future and found 7 buildings around the world that are one step ahead of the rest of the planet One of the main attractions of Copenhagen is the interactive museum Experimentarium. It presents hundreds of exhibits, conducts scientific experiments, thematic exhibitions and special programs, especially those aimed at educating young people. Such a building must necessarily correspond to the spirit of the times. In 2011, the tender for the reconstruction of the Experimentarium was won by the architectural bureau CEBRA. The new appearance of the building was supposed to attract attention, arouse curiosity and inspire visitors to new discoveries. And it seems that now, thanks to innovative materials, everything looks exactly like this, especially since the area of the updated museum has doubled, and a terrace has appeared on the roof, where conferences and workshops are held. Related articles
Since the 30s of the last century the building of the mainThe theater in Shanghai has been rebuilt almost every decade. This time, the architects from Neri & Hu Design and Research Office faced a global challenge. The theater was supposed to become not just a reflection of modern architecture, but also one of the main attractions of Shanghai, which would be on everyone's lips. The result of the specialists' work was an amazing and mysterious combination of heavy stone, which emphasizes the significance of the building, and bronze, which makes the setting a little lighter and more dramatic. The subdued lighting is also responsible for the drama and mystery here. After all, we are in a theater!
This is a low carbon energy building.The center is located in London and is so conveniently located that it can be seen from almost any point in the Greenwich district. The fact is that the center not only heats the entire area, but can also boast an extremely unusual design of pipes. British artist Conrad Shawcross turned that part of urban architecture that usually spoils the view into its main decoration. Hundreds of triangular perforated panels form complex geometric patterns and represent a real sculpture almost 50 meters high. And in the dark, this entire structure glows!
Alexis de Public Library BuildingTocqueville is located in the city of Caen in the French province of Normandy and has an unusual cross-shaped form - of course, this is not accidental. Each wing leads to one of the important parts of the city: to the historical sites of Abbaye-aux-Dames in the north and Abbaye-aux-Hommes in the west, to the central railway station in the south, and towards the development of the new part of the city in the east. In addition, the cross-shaped form made the structure of the library itself more logical. Each wing is responsible for a specific area of interest for readers: these are the humanities, technical disciplines, literature and art. And if you suddenly need inspiration, the glass frame of the building will provide a beautiful view in any direction.
The building of this cultural center shouldto start the regeneration and development of the town of Slough, which is in the county of Berkshire, in the UK. It houses a library, exhibition, conference and other event halls, a community centre and much more. The building, with an area of almost 5 thousand square meters, is 90 meters long and is shaped like a curved pipe. Achieving the perfect shape of the structure so that it seems integral was not easy for the architects from bblur architecture, but thanks to a custom cladding system and complex glazing, we can see what we can.
Jiaxing City in China has recentlydecade has been subjected to frantic urbanization. Huge residential complexes, shopping centers, and office buildings stand almost on top of each other, but the situation with buildings for people and spaces where they could spend their free time is deplorable. The building of the community center, the design of which was developed by specialists from AIM Architecture, helped to solve the problem. Eight low-rise buildings, which house a kindergarten, a hotel, restaurants, gyms and much more, are united into one whole. And in the center there is a square and a garden where you can spend time in silence and get your portion of fresh air.
Office workers in Manila, the capital of the Philippines,lucky to be different. City Center Tower has an unusual circular facade, reminiscent of the movement of sea waves. Twisting more and more, it gradually flows into a row of balconies. The view is very unusual from any point. Firstly, the center's employees have a place to admire the beautiful landscape, secondly, the building has become an important architectural accent that catches the eye. And thirdly, it will certainly attract the attention of pedestrians who will want to look up as they pass by. Related articles
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