05/03/2008 In Architecture by argikon
The borough of Delfshaven in Rotterdam approached Schildersbedrijf N&F Hijnen to come up with an interesting approach to liven up a block derelict buildings that were slated for possible demolition. Their solution? Spray on a 2 micron layer of vivid blue latex paint. The result? It turned a stretch of the most [...]
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02/03/2008 In Architecture by argikon
Construction at the world’s largest skyscraper continues at a steady pace. The tower has now reached 160 stories and is at a height of 611m (2004 feet). The cladding around the tower is up to around the 100th story. When completed in June 2009, the mega skyscraper is expected to reach [...]
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22/02/2008 In Architecture by argikon
No, I’m not talking about gas stations here. A young couple in Mexico grew tired of living in a conventional home, and wanted to move into something more “natural”. They commissioned Senosiain Arquitectos to build them their new home, and the end result was a gigantic Nautilus. The special house was put [...]
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