Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Skin of Architecture: Pattern 12

Source: Thomas Fischer archdaily.com
Institute buildings University Kassel, Kassel, Germany, 2010 designed by ATELIER 30
....the busy public spaces such as the foyer and main entry zones are highlighted by a glass facade opening up the buildings interior towards the campus and the historic structures of the former industrial complex “Henschel- Anlage”. This stands in stark contrast to the Jura-stone facade with its precisely inset window strips. -- ArchDaily

Source: Arthur Meerloo archdaily.com
BioPartner, Wassenaarseweg, Leiden, The Netherlands, 2012 designed by JHK Architecten
The similar design and alignment of the two buildings creates a powerful ensemble, which is further accentuated by the consistent use of materials, clear horizontal segmentation and high-quality detailing. The omni-directional design of the buildings ensures that there are no rear or side elevations and every façade is presented as frontage.   -- ArchDaily

Source: Metropolis archdaily.com
Building Omega, Santiago de Surco, Peru, 2013 designed by Metropolis
Other facades were cover with aluminum panels and a broken weft of windows so a visual tension could be generated in the whole complex. -- ArchDaily

Source: Mathieu Ducros archdaily.com
Academy Of Art Crafts (ESMA), 50 Route de Narbonne, 31320 Auzeville-Tolosane, France, 2013 designed by LCR Architectes
The school, overlaid with two levels of parking (55 spaces reserved for school and 60 for the residence), offers facades that affirm their identity on different orientations. -- ArchDaily

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