NAD/ DESIGN SOLUTIONS

22 Jul 2011 // 11:10

By: Andrew Shore

Category: Architecture

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Herzog & de Meuron's "Grand stade de Bordeaux"

It's a known fact that on Sundays (in western societies) more people attend stadiums than churches and it's therefore quite legitimate to claim that stadiums are the true temples of our times.

Or at least this is what Herzog & de Meuron seem to have had in mind when designing their proposal for the new stadium of Bordeaux.

The social importance of this building is underlined by it's unequivocal monumentality that is strikingly reminiscent of some kind of ancient temple.

The traditional/functional introversion of the stadium is drastically subverted by strongly connecting it's interior to it's exterior by inserting in all it's perimeter an open public hall.

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31 May 2011 // 9:30

By: Lea Pascoal; Andrew Shore

Category: Architecture; Design

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Outside the Box

Thomas Heatherwick is an architect that truly and only thinks "outside the box" producing an architecture that, despite having no archetypical references, is still very capable of keeping in touch with reality by solving real problems in a very unique way.

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08 Apr 2011 // 12:03

By: Andrew Shore

Category: 3D; Video

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Studio BANANA - Christian Perez

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06 Jan 2011 // 17:30

By: Andrew Shore

Category: Architecture; Communication; Video

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Homeostatic Facade

This prototype system, Homeostatic Facade, is the latest in green building design. The line maze like facade consists of material that flexes and bends as an artificial muscle fighting solar heat gain by changing shape on its own. No computer programing or physical adjustments required.

The system regulates a buildings climate by auto responding to environmental conditions and has an advantage over other systems because of its low power consumption and localized control.

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08 Oct 2010 // 14:48

By: Carlos Janeco; Andrew Shore

Category: Architecture; Video; 3D

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Hermitage Plaza

Hermitage Plaza, Paris, France by Foster + Partners

"Hermitage plaza will create a new community to the east of la défense, in courbevoie,
that extends down to the river seine with cafés, shops and a sunny public plaza at
its heart. Designed by foster + partners the project incorporates two 323-metre-high
buildings – the tallest mixed-use towers in western europe, which will establish
a distinctive symbol for this new urban destination on the paris skyline."

Hermitage Plaza, Paris

"The result of a close collaboration with epad, the city of courbevoie, atelier de paysage

urbain and département de hauts-de-seine, the project is intended to inject life into
the area east of la défense by creating a sustainable, high-density community. Due to
start on site in 2010 and complete by the end of 2014, the two towers accommodate
a hotel, spa, panoramic apartments, offices and serviced apartments, as well as shops
at the base."

Hermitage Plaza, Paris

"Forming two interlocking triangles on plan, the buildings face one another at ground
level. Open and permeable to encourage people to walk through the site. The towers
enclose a public piazza which establishes the social focus. As they rise, the towers
transform, turning outward to address views across paris. The glazed façade panels catch
the light, the sun animating different facets of the buildings as it changes direction
throughout the day. The angle of the panels promotes self-shading and vents can be opened
to draw fresh air inside, contributing to an environmental strategy that targets a breeam
‘excellent’ rating. The diagrid structure is highly efficient."

Hermitage Plaza, Paris