PHOTOS: Tour Three of Brooklyn’s Most Coveted Townhouses The David Salle Residence in Fort Greene, Brooklyn - Gallery Page 1 – Inhabitat New York City. Bybodesign. The cube projectThe Cube Project – University of Hertfordshire. The Best in Outdoor Technology. The Daily Buzz: Baby, kids & maternity fashion, gear and gadgets. Www.shanghaitang.com/en/locate-a-store/america. FIND US - flip & tumble - shopping bags. Welcome. Welcome To DESIGN.inc. Qatar Sprouts a Towering Cactus Skyscraper. The Minister of Municipal Affairs & Agriculture (MMAA) in Qatar is getting a brand new office building that takes the form of a towering cactus.
Designed by Bangkok-based Aesthetics Architects, the modern office and adjoining botanical dome take cues from cacti and the way that they successfully survive in hot, dry environments. Qatar is fairly barren, covered by sand, and receives and average annual rainfall of 3.2 inches. Since Qatar has the highest GDP in the world, they can afford to construct spectacular buildings that can be very efficient in the hot desert environment. Aesthetics Architects GO Group decided to model the MMA’s new office upon the cactus, taking inspiration from the way these plants deal with the scorching desert climate.
An excellent example of desert architecture, MMA’s new building is designed be very energy efficient and utilizes sun shades on its windows. . + Aesthetics Architects GO Group. Home of Worldwide Fred. Marimekko. Kikkerland Design. Gift Ideas | Present Ideas | from Mollie & Fred, The Online Gift Boutique. Home.