stunning shots by akos! m.
Tag: Environment
Christo Drapes Miami Isles in Pink
one of his most staunch benefactors that made this a reality was a tremendous patron of mine also. such a wonderful person and such a classic environmental work. i wanted to post this for her. m. [repost]
MIAMI 05051983 — The color of dawn, breaking over Biscayne Bay this morning, found its match in masses of shiny pink fabric as hundreds of workers began to release the first of the voluminous skirts that will surround 11 tiny islands in a two-week, $3.1 million extravaganza by the artist Christo.”
The Infinite Bridge, Denmark by Gjøde & Povlsgaard Arkitekter
the purist of all forms — the circle — on the lovely danish coast. m.
during this year’s sculpture by the sea festival in aarhus, denmark, danish practice gjøde & povlsgaard arkitekter have added ‘the infinite bridge’ to the picturesque coastal landscape. the circular structure spans from the sandy shore out to sea, elevated just above the surface of the water — depending on the tide. the infinite bridge’ has been realized for the exact location, and refers to a historical, demolished jetty on the site.
Christo’s Floating Piers Will Let You Walk on Water in Italy
having followed his work for most of my life, this is yet another beauty — kudos! m.
By adjoining 200,000 fabric-lined floatable components, Christo hopes to allow the residents of two mainland towns in Italy‘s Lombardy region to walk on water for a duration of two weeks in June 2016. If approved, the ”Floating Piers” would connect both towns with the Lake Iseo islands via an extended, brightly colored fabric dock that would stretch across two miles.
Lichtsegel by Söhne & Partner Architekten
Monte Rosa Hut by Bearth & Deplazes Architekten
amazing design and the locale is nothing short of spectacular! m.
Contemporary version of a medieval donjon: Five-story wood construction made from prefabricated frame elements. The isolated mountain location mandates the greatest possible self-sufficiency. The ambivalence between a sense of security and being exposed defines the building’s structure: below are the communal areas with surrounding ribbon glazing, above the closed sleeping quarters. The cascading spiral stairway opens panorama views when ascending, follows the course of the sun, captures the solar irradiation, and distributes the warmth of the sun throughout the entire house.
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