The Architecture Thread

[Svenn]



This looks fun.

That's not at all going to look like another aging 80's relic in Van's decrepit downtown

So many modern architects seem incapable of recognizing how their projects will look 30 years from now

 

[Find Finn]

Contemporary not modern

 

[FlyingMonkey]

That's not at all going to look like another aging 80's relic in Van's decrepit downtown

So many modern architects seem incapable of recognizing how their projects will look 30 years from now

And you know? Come on, that's bollocks. Have you seen the generic crap that's going up all over Vancouver of late? This is miles better.

 

[StephenHero]



So many modern architects seem incapable of recognizing how their projects will look 30 years from now

I sympathize [deeply] with this complaint in general, but I think you're off on this one. My gut says this will turn out great.

 

[Tried and True]

For the most part architects know when their projects won't age well, be it to issues of design or materials used in construction. But in most cases the client needs to be wowed/pleased in order to get the project built. And an architect's number one priority is to get their stuff built.

 

[BrianVarick]

Hopefully this hasn't been posted before...

Architects: PK Arkitektar
Location: Árborg, Iceland
Area: 256.0 sqm
Project Year: 2010
Photographs: Rafael Pinho

http://images.adsttc.com/media/imag...b/1d00/00bd/large_jpg/Árborg-7.jpg?1388456148
http://images.adsttc.com/media/imag.../6900/00f3/large_jpg/Árborg-12.jpg?1388456246
http://images.adsttc.com/media/imag...b/1d00/00bb/large_jpg/Árborg-4.jpg?1388456017
http://images.adsttc.com/media/imag...7/6400/00d0/large_jpg/Árborg-5.jpg?1388456125
http://images.adsttc.com/media/imag...b/1d00/00ba/large_jpg/Árborg-1.jpg?1388455936
http://images.adsttc.com/media/imag...6900/00f4/large_jpg/Árborg-14a.jpg?1388456307
http://images.adsttc.com/media/imag.../6900/00f5/large_jpg/Árborg-15.jpg?1388456343
http://images.adsttc.com/media/imag...b/6900/00f1/large_jpg/Árborg-9.jpg?1388456198
http://images.adsttc.com/media/imag.../6900/00f2/large_jpg/Árborg-11.jpg?1388456230
http://images.adsttc.com/media/imag.../6900/00f3/large_jpg/Árborg-12.jpg?1388456246

 

[Medwed]

Why 3D printing did not contribute to saving 19 Century building ornamentation that is being destroyed (renovated) all over the world? Developers refuse to restore buildings to the original spec and architectural commissions are going along with developers in helping to destroy the beautiful buildings all over EU and US.
I see it where I live and it pains me to see before and after **** this F***ers create.

P.S. Cool cement building.

 

[sugarbutch]

The pictures from BrianVarick's post...

 

[BrianVarick]

Thanks, I was too lazy to do it again.

 

[Tried and True]

That looks like a place that could handle some long term absentee ownership.

 

[Medwed]

It is not finished yet already looks dated. Horrible, gimmicky concoction.

http://www.calatrava.com/projects/w...n-hub-new-york.html?view_mode=gallery&image=1

 

[ethanm]

It is not finished yet already looks dated. Horrible, gimmicky concoction.

http://www.calatrava.com/projects/w...n-hub-new-york.html?view_mode=gallery&image=1

It looks even worse in person. Reminds me of that gun from Halo that had all the spiney things sticking out of it.

 

[Journeyman]

It is not finished yet already looks dated. Horrible, gimmicky concoction.

http://www.calatrava.com/projects/w...n-hub-new-york.html?view_mode=gallery&image=1

Looks like one of those Alessi kitchen utensils that were cool back in the 1990s.

 

[Kaplan]

And apparently all the shops inside are going to be from the famous Vuic Louitton chain.

 

[Medwed]

He is the new Gaudi, like the World needed another one....