*️⃣Wave cube

Architect #Scenic #SAO
City #Shanghai
Country #China #AP

🔤Shanghai is characterized by abundant water and scarce mountains. Starting from the terrain, the concept of artificial hills became an integral part of the design early on.

Our objective was to synchronize the wave morphology with the principles of a viable structural form. During the discussions, we realized that the standard sine wave shell has a completely different force transfer mode compared to an arch.

Consequently, a spatial structural form, positioned between a shell and a wave, capable of both compression and tension, became the common goal for exploration.

With the Wave Cube, the designers and engineers have  conceptualized the project as an architectural manifesto of "waves".

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Function #public #museum
Feature #greenery
Address: 30.9341130, 121.4987623

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pics by #ShengliangSu
text by Archdaily and World-Architects.com

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*️⃣Gardens by the Bay

Architect #Grant Associates
Country #Singapore #AP

🔤The masterplan is inspired by the orchid, the national flower of Singapore, and expresses the beauty of the orchid flowers through the exotic gardens.

18 Supertrees designed by Grant Associates are iconic vertical gardens, with emphasis placed on creating a “wow” factor through the vertical display of tropical flowering climbers, epiphytes and ferns. #greenery@simoderna

At night, these canopies come alive with lighting and projected media. An aerial walkway suspended from the Supertrees offers visitors a unique perspective on the gardens. #nightlight@simoderna

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Colour #red
Material #steel
Function #public #park #observation
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
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Bridge view GS
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pics by Francesco Fiacchi, Google street and architects
text by Archdaily

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*️⃣Qasr AlHokm Metro Station

Architect #Snohetta
City #Riyadh
Country #SaudiArabia #ME

🔤The station is designed as an open pedestrian plaza with a large stainless-#steel canopy.

Acting as both a unifying architectural element and a point of orientation within the building, the canopy reflects indirect sunlight downward from its mirrorlike surface.

At the base of the atrium a tempered garden has been established. The garden allows passengers to relax in a shaded, green space while waiting for their train. #greenery@simoderna

With respect for the station’s historic setting, the inner atrium walls are adorned with a windowcut pattern inspired by traditional Najdi motifs, echoing the architectural character of the surrounding neighborhoods. #context@simoderna

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Colour #reflective
Function #transportation #metro
Feature #interior
Address: JPH8+CFH, Al Qari, Riyadh 12652, Saudi Arabia

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pics by #IwanBaan and #AndrewShenouda
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*️⃣Anthony chapel

Architect #Jennings #MauriceJennings
City #HotSprings
Country #USA #NA

🔤Situated in the Garvan Woodland Gardens, the chapel is carefully sited with a view towards Hamilton Lake.

The series of trusses interlock and cross one another reminding of the surrounding canopy of trees.  Glass is seamlessly set between the crafted structural skeleton still giving an ample opportunity to enjoy and experience the landscape beyond. Every detail is discerned, including the mechanical system that are hidden in the base of the walls.

People come from all over the world to use this chapel. It helps the town survive. But also, it creates the setting for hundreds of wonderful, memorable events every year. Architecture is not only about the building, but what it does and how it enriches people’s lives – the photographer Larry Speck. #quote@simoderna

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Material #wood
Function #religious
Feature #interior
Address: 550 Arkridge Rd, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913, United States

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pics by Pinterest and Google street
text by Larry Speck and amb2architecture.com

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