what we do is secret via Marco Casagrande | Photo © AdDa Zei / Casagrande Laboratory Here is another fascinating project by Marco Casagrande and his team – “an architectural organism growing from the ruins of an abandoned farm-house in the jungle.” Photos » Drawings » Text » Model » (Don’t miss to checkout the models of this project at the link above!) três _ studio Kinetic Sculptures (Videos and Pics) | Machine Junky Kinetic sculptures are an art form practiced by few. Whether stationary or mobile, these impressive pieces can be found in a variety of shapes and sizes. Relying heavily upon mathematical calculations and carefully engineered parts to ensure fluid locomotion, kinetic sculptures are an amazing and modern adaptation of art that everyone can appreciate. Squirrel Power – Bill McHugh Bill McHugh, who describes himself as “pushing 80,” is a kinetic sculptor from Pennsylvania who prefers to power his creations with the inhabitants of his backyard. Defining Innovation – BMW Commercial Featuring Theo Jansen From YouTube : Shot in the Netherlands utilizing the moving sculptures of world-renowned artist Theo Jansen, this commercial, entitled “Kinetic Sculptures,” forms part of a broader campaign which serves to highlight BMW’s market leadership in the fields of technology and innovation. Reuben Margolin – Kinetic Sculptor Theo Jansen: The Art of Creating Creatures (TED) Sculptor Nemo Gould
critique this! Flores en el ático live architecture network WAParq BLDGBLOG AMNP archis Volume #39: Urban Border April, 2014 Click here for the preview! The 2013 Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture in Shenzhen took ‘urban border’ as its theme. More Info Volume #38: The Shape of Law January, 2014 'It’s legal, but is it legitimate?' More Info Volume #35: Everything under Control April, 2013 We have seen the future, and it’s biosynthetic. More Info
containerbay There is growing interest in the use of shipping containers as the basis for habitable structures. These "icons of globalization" are relatively inexpensive, structurally sound and in abundant supply. Although, in raw form, containers are dark windowless boxes (which might place them at odds with some of the tenets of modernist design...) they can be highly customizable modular elements of a larger structure. The projects below are sorted alphabetically (by company or designer's name). In addition to the container-based projects listed below we offer links to useful web sites and relevant books. Selected projects utilizing shipping containers. Info credits: Zack Smith, Kevin Tze King Ho. Back to top of page Useful linksIf you have any relevant links let us know Container Sources Shipping containers are widely available - here are just a few of the many sources: Technical Resources Books
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