TURNING TORSO BUILDING by SANTIAGO CALATRAVA
Modeled this skyscraper after his sculpture of a human body titled; Twisting Torso.
PHILOSOPHY: To see human form in architecture- to use its versatility in the structure's design.
CONCEPT: Flexibility - Twist the whole facade of the building-slightly rotate each floor.
DESIGN CONCEPT: The Turning Torso
WORKING CONCEPT: Stability
CARTIER FOUNDATION by JEAN NOUVEL
Glass walled structure that has another free standing glass wall set a few yards in front of it. You see the glass that’s constantly reflecting the street and sky.
PHILOSOPHY: Use the environment as the façade of the structure.
CONCEPT: A Mirage, Reflections
DESIGN CONCEPT: Dematerialize
WORKING CONCEPT: Transparency and openness. – The outside comes inside and vice versa.
GHERKIN BUILDING by NORMAN FOSTER
PHILOSOPHY: Balance of aesthetics and sustainability in high-rise.
CONCEPT: Translucency
DESIGN CONCEPT: An Upright Glass Bullet
WORKING CONCEPT: Efficiency - Structure takes advantage of natural light and ventilation.
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