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TESHIMA ART MUSEUM
Location: Teshima, JapanArchitect: Ryue Nishizawa
Concrete shell that blends the boundary between architecture and nature. Two elliptical openings influence the ambiance of the space as light changes the mood with the movement of the sun.
Form Materials
Light
Acoustics
Spiritual/Emotional
Light
Acoustics
Thermal
Source: http://www.designboom.com/architecture/ryue-nishi-zawa-teshima-art-museum/
Concrete has high thermal mass so during the day it is cool on the inside and at night heat is released. This also depends on the thickness of concrete.
The smooth form blends in well with the natural surroundings, referencing the topography of the land
Reflective material
Reflects sounds
High thermal mass
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HAESLEY NINE BRIDGES CLUB HOUSE
Location: Seoul, South KoreaArchitect: Kyeong Sik Yoon
Hexagonal grid shell columns merge into the ceiling give opportunity for skylights that light the space from the center of the column.
Form Materials
Light
Acoustics
Spiritual/Emotional
Thermal
LightReflective material
Spiritual/Emotional
Thermal
Source: http://www.solidform.co.uk/blog/2012/5/2/haesley-nine-bridges-club-house-yeoju-korea-by-kyeong-sik-yo.html
The lattice form can be formed to reference a desired shape. In this examples wood is woven together to reference the sur-rounding trees
AcousticsAbsorbs sounds
Insulator
Wood is reminiscent of nature and organic living things.
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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY - CADET CHAPEL
Location: Colorado Springs, ColoradoArchitect: SOM
Made up from 17 glass and aluminum spires, The chapel references the shape of fighter jets. It was built in 1963 and was recently renovat-ed.
Form Materials
Light
Acoustics
Spiritual/Emotional
Thermal
Light
Acoustics
Thermal
Source: https://www.som.com/project/united-states-air-force-academy-cadet-chapel
Reflective material
Reflects sounds
Conductor
Steel symbolizes human triumph in engineering. It is a modern material that is often found in spaces like gymnasiums, stadi-ums, warehouses, factor’s, and high rise buildings.
The faceted form allows for hierarchy of space. In addition, it also references natural topography like mountains and hills.
Light passes through colored glass along the edge of the steel plates.
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MONTEVIDEO SHOPPING CENTER
Location: Montevideo, UruguayArchitect: Eladio Dieste
52 foot continuous vaults give light the opportunity to penetrate deep into the space.
Form Materials
Light
Acoustic
Light
Acoustics
Spiritual/Emotional
Thermal
Source: Melaragno, Michele G. An Introduction to Shell Structures: The Art and Science of Vaulting. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1991. Print.
Like wood, masonry is also another natural material that is taken from nature. It is also one of the oldest materials used. In ancient times, masonry was used to build important buildings like tombs and temples.
High thermal mass
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THE AVNENUES- PHASE III
Location: Kuwait City, KuwaitArchitect: Gensler
As a transparent material, glass is used as a bridge between the out-side and the inside. In hot climate, like Kuwait, glass is used to enclose a shopping center, giving the feeling of being outside in the sun, without the
Form Materials
Light
Thermal
Light
Thermal
Source: http://m.gensler.com/project/the-avenues-phase-iii
As a transparent material, glass is used as a bridge between the outside and the inside. In hot climate, like Kuwait, glass is used to enclose a shopping center, giving the feeling of being outside in the sun, without the scorching heat.
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