Tuesday, 21 August 2012
International Infrastructure: Express Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus
"Meant to connect Hong Kong to Beijing, the Express
Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus is said to become the largest
underground high-speed rail station in the world. This stunning modern concept
was designed by Andrew Bromberg of international architecture studio Aedas and its
completion is programmed for 2015. In three years time, the huge
4,628,481 square feet (430,000 square meters) contemporary terminal in central
Hong Kong will be prepared with 15 tracks for high-speed trains reaching
maximum speeds of 124 mph. Helping travellers get from one city to the other in
48 minutes opposed to the current 100 minutes train ride, the dazzling terminal
is also an example of how far technology and architecture have come together.
Starting with the first impression, this undulating building will change the
city’s face – promising to proudly display Hong Kong’s bold and vanguard
character. Rising 148 feet high above the surroundings, the structure’s roof
line acts as dynamic-shaped pedestrian trails alongside green spaces. This
park/terminal hybrid fabricates a promised view of the future."
Labels: architecture, world
Thursday, 5 April 2012
Historical Architecture: Ruins of St. Paul's Cathedral, Macau
The Façade of St.Paul's Cathedral (Wilhelm Heine, 1854)
Ruins of St. Paul's Cathedral (George Chinnery, 1774-1852) - left
Present Day (2012) - right
St. Paul's Cathedral was built in 1602 by the Jesuits and destroyed by a fire caused by a typhoon in 1835. The southern stone façade of this Catholic church is all that remains of the building, which is now buttressed with steel and concrete. Stone carvings done by Japanese Christians who were at the time exiled from their homeland can be seen on these remains.
Macau as a territory was ruled by the Portuguese colonial rulers from the 17th century, having ports settled in their isles dating back to the 16th century. On December 20, 1999, Macau was returned back to the People's Republic of China (P.R.C.) with prior arrangements dating back to 1979 and with the Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration of 1987.
Labels: architecture, history, world
Friday, 13 January 2012
A Good Use of Mirror
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Our Library Concept Design Archives- Scarborough City Center
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
Clean and neat
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Ryerson Goes Crystal
Friday, 25 March 2011
LED Design at Shanghai Pavilion
Monday, 17 January 2011
1111 Lincoln Road - Herzog & de Meuron
A great mixed use building for parking, retail and private residence in Miami.
More here.
Labels: architecture
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
A Crossing For Animals Design Competition
Monday, 10 January 2011
Ottawa McDonald's Design Shift
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
NYC Skyscraper Debate
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Studio on Richmond Condo
It looks like our neighbourhood parking lot/partial rubble land down the street is finally coming down and being turned into the Studio on Richmond Condo. The reported 41 and 31 storey towers will be a good uplift and revitalization to a land that once housed a nightclub and will also induce much needed energy into the Richmond, Duncan and Nelson Street area. This project, I'm assuming, would be part of the redevelopment master plan of the Entertainment District.
The idea
"It’s not Queen West. It’s not King West. It’s Richmond. Duncan & Richmond. A bit of both worlds, yet a world entirely unto itself. It’s where Financial and Cultural Districts converge, creating a swirling dynamic of dollar bills and clubland thrills traded on the most important index of all – quality of life.
We could paint a picture of the neighbourhood by listing all the restaurants, lounges, shopping and cultural destinations just brush strokes away. We could tell you which subway is closer – Osgoode or St. Andrew – and how few kilometres you are from the Gardiner Expressway. But we won’t. Because we know you already know."
Thanks to urban toronto for the images.
The idea
"It’s not Queen West. It’s not King West. It’s Richmond. Duncan & Richmond. A bit of both worlds, yet a world entirely unto itself. It’s where Financial and Cultural Districts converge, creating a swirling dynamic of dollar bills and clubland thrills traded on the most important index of all – quality of life.
We could paint a picture of the neighbourhood by listing all the restaurants, lounges, shopping and cultural destinations just brush strokes away. We could tell you which subway is closer – Osgoode or St. Andrew – and how few kilometres you are from the Gardiner Expressway. But we won’t. Because we know you already know."
Thanks to urban toronto for the images.
Labels: architecture, Toronto
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Multi-layered Ice Rink Design Proposal
Rendering of a new four-layer ice rink proposal for the Portlands area (Toronto) by RDH Architects. Very intriguing concept.
Labels: architecture, Toronto
Monday, 12 July 2010
Simple But Nice...
Friday, 14 May 2010
What is Suburban?
Our waterfront design panel like throwing around the term suburban like that comedian who said "You might be a redneck if......"
An opera house or condominium could be suburban if you look at it's scale, frequency of use or lack of urban design. I have cycled and driven daily through the massive condo development at the waterfront gateway on Spadina to rarely find a crowd. I think everyone is inside watching their TV's. Have you seen the 4 elevations of the Opera House? Have you been inside the Opera House? Perhaps we spend less to decorate some boxes. Some of them sleep 100 some seat 2000. Is urban architecture a 15 storey condo with a coffee shop and bank on the ground floor? Is it a college campus where you need a student card to enter a building? Is it a black box theatre with a condo ontop?
Stereotypes need to be thrown out for a successful design.
Labels: architecture
More Good Stuff.....
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
More Parking Design
Friday, 9 April 2010
The Walrus and Architecture: Red Tape May 2010
In a recent article by Don Gillmor we are given a glimpse into the workings of the Russian Architectural (S)election. He let's us know how a local firm had an international project handed to them. The results leave one disillusioned about so-called public architecture and aesthetic. The original details were vague but it is now understood that the new opera house was not really won in an international competition as much as friendly coup. The original winner Eric Owen Moss was fired. The following international competition was awarded to Dominique Perrault. Once the latter was fired, it left the door open to friends with friends to posture over the remains in a sort of claim for the Arctic style. Congratulations to the local firm that obtained the project from conductor Gergiev however, is this really Architecture & Red Tape or just Building & Bolshevik?
Current
Owen Moss
Perrault
Labels: architecture
Monday, 29 March 2010
Earth Rangers Greening The Parking Lot
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Office Project -Earth Rangers
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