Fluid Forms 2

Source: Edmund Sumner architecturetoday.co.uk

Boiler Suit, Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital, London, UK, 2007 designed by Heatherwick Studio

Boiler Suit is fabricated from high grade stainless steel frames, with braid woven through as the “warp”. The 108 tiles are geometrically identical, with 17 variants required to accommodate specific junctions. The tiles are a secondary façade system that is demountable and allows the machinery to vent through, whilst framed reveals shade the large windows on the south façade to reduce solar gain.  -- designer's web site.

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The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York City, New York, USA, 2009 designed by Morphosis Architects

In the spirit of the institution’s dedication to free, open and accessible education, the building itself is symbolically open to the city. Visual transparencies and accessible public spaces connect the institution to the physical, social and cultural fabric of its urban context. At street level, the transparent facade invites the neighborhood to observe and to take part in the intensity of activity contained within. Many of the public functions – an exhibition gallery, board room and a two-hundred-seat auditorium – are easily accessible one level below grade. -- Morphopedia

 

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The Gown, The Hague, The Netherlands, 2010 designed by Archipelontwerpers

From the understanding that cities are changing continuously; we translated the once existing historical art nouveau facades into a contemporary fragment of liquid architecture.  -- ArchDaily

The Yellow Diamond, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 2010 designed by Jun Mitsui & Associates Architects + Unsangdong Architects

The exterior is angled planes of gold-yellow frit-pattern glass representing a unique gem. As the visitors approach from either direction, they encounter changing sparkle and enjoy glimpses into the retail spaces. The public passage through the building draws pedestrians inside, heightening the intrigue to explore the creative spaces within.  -- ArchDaily

Source: Stéphane Groleau archdaily.com

Ville de Lévis, Lévis, QC, Canada, 2010 designed by STGM Architectes

The other three facades– without windows due to the building’s water treatment installations were designed differently. To mitigate the visual impact of these facades on the neighborhood, the architects devised aluminum cladding that reacts to the different light modulations. The regular, steady rhythm of the panels gently undulate the facade which change the perception of the building through the day and season. The silver panels provide a textured rendition of the material as a reference to the light reflecting on the water and a reminder of the building’s purpose. -- ArchDaily

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Zahner Factory Expansion, Kansas City, Montana, USA, 2011 designed by Crawford Architects

the form for the façade was derived from metal oxidation patterns inspired by those found on Zahner’s campus. The final graphite concept sketch drew inspiration from multiple patterns to create a form that was specific to the proportions and context of the expansion. Once the sketch was complete, a computer based algorithm converted the sketch’s tonal values into a 3-dimensional digital surface model of the façade. The resulting form grows out of the rigid, solid geometry of the existing building’s east façade with a single sweeping motion, and increases in complexity as it moves around the corner to the west, paying tribute to both Zahner’s past and future.  -- ArchDaily

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Source: Rafael Gamo archdaily.com

Kiral Apartments, Mexico City, Mexico, 2011 designed by Arqmov Workshop

Kinetics and Op Art inspired the project, transmitting an optic illusion of movement that requires and captures an active attention from the viewer. Mexican society experiences a continuous and uncontrolled motion; therefore the building responds to this phenomenon and reflects the reverberation of the city. -- ArchDaily

Source: Henning Köpke Fotografie archdaily.com

Interims Audimax, Technical University Munich, Germany, 2011 designed by Deubzer Konig & Rimmel Architekten

The facade consists of rough cut spruce planks. To counter the varying exposure to the weather and given the short time of service, the decision was made to coat the facade in black wood stain, so that the aging process is not visible. By offsetting the facade’s substructure by one module the image of an undulating surface is created, which is shaped by the light. -- ArchDaily

Source: Luc Boegly archdaily.com

Cräche rue Pierre Budin, Paris, France, 2012 designed by ECDM

The building is in prefabricated concrete, long-lasting and resistant to the torments of the urban life. The surrounding wall is drilled by translucent and colored windows. These windows have various heights, for a place thought as much for the children than for the adults, the parents or the staff. -- ArchDaily