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quito house, miravalle, quito, ecuador/carlos zapata
via: czstudio
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Foster and Partners unveiled their design for Qatar’s 2022 World Cup bid, the Lusail Iconic Stadium which will provide a world-class football facility for 86,250 spectators during the opening ceremony, group games and final. Reflecting Doha’s culture and heritage, the stadium is designed to be highly energy efficient and capable of performing in extreme summer climatic conditions.
The stadium has a near-circular footprint and sits on the masterplan’s primary axis, which divides the stadium precinct into two halves. Encircled by a reflective pool of water, spectators cross the ‘moat’ to enter the building via six bridges. An outer pedestrian concourse extends from the water towards an array of smaller amenity buildings and a hotel at the stadium’s perimeter.
The saddle-form roof appears to float above the concrete seating bowl, discreetly supported by a ring of arching columns. Its central section can be retracted to allow the pitch to be either open to the sky or fully covered. The concave profile of the stadium’s outer enclosure evokes the sails of a traditional dhow boat and incorporates a system of operable louvres. Inside, the seating bowl is designed to enhance the experience and atmosphere for spectators: VIP and hospitality accommodation is concentrated along the sides of the pitch to create a continuous sea of fans behind each goal.
Located in the centre of a new development to the north of Doha, with direct connections by road and a new metro line, Lusail Iconic Stadium is intended to be a catalyst for further growth and has a highly progressive environmental strategy. Parking and service areas are shaded by canopies of solar collectors, which will produce energy for the stadium when it is in use, as well as generating power for neighbouring buildings.
HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairman of the Qatar 2022 Bid, said: “The Lusail Iconic Stadium will serve as the perfect venue for the opening and final matches of the World Cup. The stadium will inspire a new generation of regional and international sports venues, incorporating environmentally friendly cooling technologies to ensure the ideal conditions for players and spectators alike. The design of the stadium provides fans with optimum views of the action in a cool and comfortable setting. Its beauty and ambition represent the pride and enthusiasm that we have displayed in our bid thus far and will continue to display until the day FIFA awards the 2022 World Cup and beyond.”
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A Rebirth: Re-bent Rebar
Steel rebar has long been used to increase the structural integrity of concrete in all types of construction applications. Groves-Raines Architects in the UK decided to try using rebar in a whole new method and found the results quite pleasing. They weaved the long strands of steel together into a containment wall and shed for a composting garden. Hit the link to check out more photos.
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8-Story Antigravity Forest Facade Takes RootWe may never return to the forest. But perhaps we can make the forest return to us.
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Malin’s Chemosphere residence by John Lauter, 1960, formerly called “the most modern home built in the world” by the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Building a planter for all the succulents I have. Looking to do a wall mounted design, with a modern feel. This made me think of that. Anyhow, I’m off to Home Depot, where I’m just on a first name basis with just about every employee there.
Modern Angles /
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Treebeds!
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(via reginasworld, silent-musings)
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san juan parangaricutiro, mexico.
church buried in lava.
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Wood House w/ Asian Accents /
Click the ‘read more’ link below to see the rest of the pics! (Maybe I’ll start doing this with posts with many pictures - any thoughts, anyone? Yay? Nay?)
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Plan of the Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Italy, 212-6 CE
“The thermae remained in use until the 6th century when the complex was sacked by the Ostrogoths during the Gothic War, destroying the hydraulic installations. In the early 20th century, the design of the baths was used as the inspiration for several modern structures, including Pennsylvania Station inNew York City, USA and National Assembly Building in Dhaka, Bangladesh. At the 1960 Summer Olympics, the venue hosted the gymnastics events. The extensive ruins of the baths have become a popular tourist attraction. The baths are open to the public for an admission fee of 6 Euros, which does not apply to students or pensioners from the EU. Access is limited to certain areas to avoid damage to the mosaic floors, although such damage is already clearly visible. Also, a total of 22 well-preserved columns from the ruins are found in the church of Santa Maria in Trastevere, taken there in the 12th century.”
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amazing rooftop garden/outdoor bedroom by Rebecca Cole … I would like to hang out here