*️⃣California Academy of Sciences

Architect #Piano #RenzoPiano #RPBW
City #SanFrancisco
Country #USA #NA

🔤After the widespread destruction of the Academy's buildings during the earthquake in 1989, RPBW was selected to develop the project. Architects approach prioritized preserving as many existing structures as possible. #renovation

The central courtyard is covered by a concave #glass canopy with a reticular structure, resembling a spider’s web, open at the center to allow light and air to flow through. This “living roof” hosts 1.7 million native plants in biodegradable coconut-fiber containers, blending seamlessly with the park's natural landscape. #greenery

Photovoltaic cells are embedded between the two glass panels forming the transparent canopy around the green roof's perimeter. These cells generate over 5% of the museum’s electricity needs. The project’s material choices, including recycled concrete, recycled steel, and wall insulation made from denim scraps, were integral to its sustainability goals. #sustainability

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Function #public #museum
Address: 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States
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*️⃣The Sony Center

Architect #Helmut #JahnHelmut #Jahn
City #Berlin
Country #Germany #EU

🔤In the reconstruction of Berlin, the Sony Center stands for a new technical vision and order. External is the “real” city and internal is the “virtual” city.

Façades and roof act as a fabric, which moderates the natural and artificial light. With its characteristics of transparency, permeability to light, reflection, and refraction, there is a constant change of images and effects during day and night, effecting not only the appearance but also maximizing the comfort and minimizing the use of resources.

The dome covering the central plaza is a spectacular feat of engineering, composed of #glass panels and metal rings that tension white #textile membrane segments.

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Colour #white
Function #public #community
Feature: #nightlight
Address: Potsdamer Platz, 10785 Berlin, Germany
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*️⃣O’Hare International Airport Terminal 1 and Rapid Transit Station

Architect #Helmut #JahnHelmut #Jahn
City #Chicago
Country #USA #NA

🔤The new O’Hare Rapid Transit Station was constructed beneath the existing O’Hare Airport parking structure. The void that resulted between the station’s #glassbrick walls and concrete beams was used as a giant “lightbox” to illuminate the undulating station walls.
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The remote Concourse C is connected by an underground pedestrian walkway to the main terminal 1. This walkway features a dazzling #stainedglass display of color, sound, and light that transcends that typical tunnel experience, conveying passengers between the concourses in an enjoyable manner.
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After security passengers enter the 15-meter high vaulted corridor of Concourse B where skylights wrap the concourse enclosure with light and airy environment. The abundant natural light combined with lively retail and the bustle of passengers make travelers feel as if they are walking down a city street.
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Colour #mixed
Function #transportation #metro #airport
Feature #retro #interior
Address: 10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666, United States
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Reminds of this glassbrick metro station in Germany

*️⃣The Irina Viner Rhythmic Gymnastics Center

Architect #Kuznetsov #SergeyKuznetsov
City #Moscow
Country #Russia #EU part

🔤The vibrant and iconic symbol of the rhythmic gymnastics sports complex — the building's roof — evokes the image of a flowing gymnastic ribbon. Starting from its peak on the vertical eastern wall, the undulating form gradually tapers off toward the west.

The interior design incorporates decorative elements inspired by the ‘Russian style,’ including Khokhloma painting, Kholuy miniatures, and mosaic flooring. #context

The building’s distinctive volumetric design, along with its gold and silver accents, conveys a powerful message of victory.

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Colour #golden
Material #aluminium
Function #entertainment #sport
Feature #adminvisited
Address: PH86+XX Khamovniki District, Moscow

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