This is being built down in Tribeca and is probably one of the more revolutionary high-rises going up here in the city. I didn't like it at first but it's absolutely incredible how it works as a whole. Herzog & de Meuron have become one of my top 5 favorite architects in my opinion.
DJ Eco
Also the Tolo House by my favorite architect, Alvaro Siza...
It's a house on a hill based on the idea of a staircase, from room to room....
HeLLScreaM
those are both awesome. never really looked into architecture much but this definitely sparked some interest. that staircase house is absolutely amazing
coolestrl
There Nothing like Dubai when it comes to Architecture, i have been to dubai 3 times, my fav place after nyc.
The Rotating tower
The tentacle Buildings
The worlds only 7 star hotel.( Burj Al Arab )
The Palm Island
The world
Satellite view of the 3 palms and the world
Hydropolis under water hotel
SKI DUBAI (Indoor ski in a mall)
BURJ DUBAI currently the worlds tallest building
Chillout ice cafe dubai ( completely made of ice)
Dubai Opera House
Anara Tower Dubai
1.5 mile tower under construction
Pyramid City Dubai
Massive Dubai Fountain (worlds largest fountain)
Worlds largest Cylinderical Aquarium
Worlds Largest Arc Bridge (currently under construction)
coolestrl
Dubai Sports City
ReenTeenTeen
I worked on the team designing Borj Dubai, years ago. Although today i do not approve of the politics behind Dubai $$$ & wouldnt work on any of their projects by choice.
Eco, excellent first post. I didn't see that coming. That building just looks HOT. drooling like HOT
wow excellent thread
i actually like architecture like on the dl and i dont mean like george costanza ha ha
i always look at buildings going up and design proposals
a few times a week i just put on some trance and look at skyscrapercity.com
dubai and asia deff have some crazy and unreal designs
and i also like the soccer stadiums in europe
some of them are massive and very modern
keep the pictures comming
DJ Eco
I'll be the first to say that Dubai has some unprecedented going on there... However, although the "wow" factor is there, I think it's lacking in what I really love about architecture: thought. Other than the Dubai Opera House and Vertical City, everything else seems like it's being constructed as a spectacle, as an "image", and not an "idea". Many will disagree with me, especially non-architecture people, but this year has really opened my eyes to look at more idea-driven arch. instead of things that just "look cool".
For example, wotyzoid's post is of Tadao Ando, who is so famous for the background meaning and symbolism in his work. My favorite is his monastery, I forgot where it is, but it's incredible. It doesn't revolve 360 degrees or flash lights like a spaceship, but it's something people will see 1000 years from now and look at in appreciation as we look at Roman ruins, etc.
Although I will admit the rotating tower is cutting edge and quite amazing.
chimera66
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Originally posted by AY STAR
i also like the soccer stadiums in europe
i love sports-entertainment facilities...dallas cowboys stadium :crazy:. in the world of sports HOK is ridic
AY STAR
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Originally posted by chimera66
i love sports-entertainment facilities...dallas cowboys stadium :crazy:. in the world of sports HOK is ridic
