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COVID-19 induces lifestyle has had a major impact on the lives of people – in a way affecting the mental health and basic psychology. Being bogged down for such a long period, we all have experienced a paradigm shift in how we perceive the world around us, juxtaposing with our evolutionary achievements. It’s been quite a tough phase, especially when going outside is more of a privilege these days – masking us from the mesmerizing nature all around. As things a beginning to ease down a bit and everyone is seeking a way to detox in the greenery all around, UENOA architects have designed GREEN BASE, a minimal structure ideal for socializing, work remotely, and other exciting activities.
The design of see-through structure erected in Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture was headed by architects Yoshinori Hasegawa and Fumei Horikoshi who on request of the farmer wanted to design on the green land something that reciprocates with the pandemic lifestyle and lets people enjoy farmland activities. The likes of cooking the harvested vegetables from the farmland itself or having a warm evening gathering after a day’s hard work. The farmer had one strict requirement for the building structure, for it to be “technically reproducible and inexpensive to make’. Thus the architects used vinyl cladding material which also doubled as a way to keep the building transparent for people sitting inside to have a clear view of nature outside.
The timber floor keeps the minimal, nature-connected theme going – as there is a small gap between where the vinyl covering starts and the wooden floor ends. This is to bring the natural elements inside the structure for people to feel connected and increase their productivity. In typical Japanese tradition, the shoes are kept outside – maintain proper hygiene inside as well. The sitting arrangement is such that it coincides with the social-distancing norms to keep clear of harm’s way. The only gripe for me is the almost transparent roof which could have been a bit opaque for the direct sunlight not to hit the laptop’s screen flush while working. Other than that, the structure seems like a good one to replicate in your backyard as well.
Designer: UENOA
Museum Designs that are not only powerhouses of knowledge and history, but of architecture too!
Call me a nerd, but I really do love museums ! They’re powerhouses of knowledge, history, innovation, and architecture too. If you step into a museum, you always step out, 10 times wiser, and maybe a little sleepier! But that’s okay, all that intake of facts can be a bit exhausting. Now we know that the insides of a museum are always interesting, but their exteriors can be pretty cool too! And, we’ve curated a collection of some of the best-designed museums we’ve come across! From a modern art museum with a rolling green roof to a red rock African museum that feels martian – these interesting museum designs will have you itching to visit one!
Known for designing bold, daredevil retreats stationed on the edge of mountain summits and cliffsides, Eshtiyaghi maintained the same mythical energy for his most recent rendering of Tehran’s Modern Art Museum . From an aerial viewpoint, Eshtiyaghi’s museum does not form any distinct shape, progressing past geometric, sharp angles for a gleaming white roof that slopes and bulges like a white tarp covering a wild landscape. The green space that surrounds Eshtiyaghi’s museum tightens the museum’s abstract energy with rolling green roofs that mimic the overlapping lines of soundwaves, offering a place to rest on its manicured lawns.
Frank Gehry revamped the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Pennsylvania by adding new galleries and public spaces to it. A four-year-long renovation led to the redesigning of the enormous space which is 90 square feet in total! Gehry maintained the use of Kasota stone, a golden limestone, which was used in the original construction of the museum while adding new and improved spaces as well. The result is a beautiful mix of the new and the old!
OPEN Architecture recently revealed the visual concept that made them finalists in the International Architecture Design Competition for the Shenzhen Maritime Museum . OPEN Architecture’s competition entry showcases six glass structures shaped to resemble icebergs stationed in Shenzhen Bay, which house curatorial rooms including the lobby, theater, library, and children’s education wing. Considering today’s global climate crisis, the designers behind the plan for the future Shenzhen Maritime Museum hope to bridge the urgency of climate change with an accessible means of learning more about it.
The ambitious structure is called ‘Delta’ after the Pearl River Delta and is designed to rise seamlessly from the river with an accessible green rooftop for visitors to soak in the natural setting. The roof is a public park that showcases organic geometries in the form of architecture. The dynamic shape has been inspired by a river stream that has a new view, a new bend, a new discovery at every turn. Similarly, the museum too will have different views at every turn overlooking the surrounding park, hills, and lake from the winding terraces.
Spanning 15,000 square feet, sprawling across the beautiful Randselva river, in northern Europe’s largest sculptural park stands ‘The Twist’ . Twirling through the air and combining two riverbanks, The Twist is “a hybrid spanning several traditional categories: It’s a museum, it’s a bridge, it’s an inhabitable sculpture,” says Bjarke Ingels, Founding Partner & Creative Director, BIG. Situated at the Kistefos Sculpture Park in Jevnaker, Norway, the project was first proposed in 2011 by the Bjarke Ingels Group and now in 2019, it is a striking reality.
Daniela Kröss and Rainer Köberl completed the Ibex Museum in Austria. The beautiful red building looks almost like a small castle and celebrates the history of the Ibex – a native goat species of Pitztal, Austria. The architects wanted the building to be a landmark, hence designing it as a rusty red four-storey tower that would instantly grab attention! The red of the structure stands out against the lush green of the nature-filled backdrop!
> The New Taipei City Museum of Art should propose a new paradigm for celebrating art in Taipei, one that brings lifestyle, art, recreation, and education together to celebrate a vibrant cultural identity for the community. The existing park located at the meeting of the Yingge and Dahan rivers within which the Museum sits is one that immediately reveals a dynamic juxtaposition between the constructed nature (the park environment) and the density and “urban” scale of the surrounding hillside context. The NTCArt proposes a dramatic physical redesign into the Yingge park landscape in the form of a line.
A combination of modern and traditional, indigenous and industrial, the restoration of the Old Palapye Museum truly feels otherworldly. Set in the heritage site of Palapye in Botswana, the building’s setting is highly reminiscent of a Martian landscape, surrounded by red soil and rocks. Amidst this lie the ruins of a burnt brick church built in 1891, standing proudly within perimeters of a rich historic site of the 19th century capital of the Bangwato tribe. Still holding immense cultural relevance, the building’s restoration (and subsequent conversion into a museum) aims at bringing attention back to the rich traditions and the ways of the Bangwato people.
Designed by studio Killa Design , the Museum of the Future in Dubai exhibits an innovative design! The torus-shaped structure has been covered with calligraphy! The calligraphy is a poem written by the city’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed. The museum intends to inspire people who see the building, and encourage them to create, innovate and explore!
It would be much too literal to shape a chocolate museum-like actual chocolate, wouldn’t it? So designer Ricardo Canton decided to capture the allure and instant mouth-watering attraction of chocolate (or any candy for that matter) in his architectural style for the Nestlé Chocolate Museum . Borrowing from the rigid nature of chocolate candy bars, the museum’s very entrance and the sky-bridge that follows pretty much nails the brief by looking absolutely lick-worthy. The choice of red seems fitting too, given that red is one of Nestlé’s brand colors!
This winter villa was designed to immerse you in the snowy Russian landscape & luxurious interiors!
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I love cabins and I love snow so this luxurious winter cabin in a Russian forest seems just the place to stay socially distant, cozy, and enjoy the sweeping landscape while skiing! Shomali Design Studio is one of our favorites when it comes to designing luxurious retreats in nature because they always draw inspiration from the natural setting for the form, materials, and aesthetic which only enhances the design.
“We tried to use a solid and simple form to make a powerful and safe feeling. On the other hand, making harmony with the surrounding by extending the sloping roof to the ground was our main goal. In the end, the futuristic and modern form was born during this process. Also, it is an inner space at the front door.
On the contrary to a solid and cold exterior, we have a fluid and warm interior. On the interior, in order to have a cozy feeling, there are warm colors and different floor materials. On the other hand, the low-level conventional area brings down the viewer’s eye level and presents different points of view to the outside,” says the designer duo who heads the Iranian architectural studio.
The conceptual home may look broody on the outside but the bold-colored interiors add the much-needed visual warmth especially considering the environment it is set in. Unlike most luxury villas, this is primarily a one-level floor layout and the floor organically curves halfway to provide an elevated platform for the bed which separates the sleeping area.
The angular structure also has beautiful panoramic windows that immerses you in the scenic landscape while keeping the frostbites away. I am already dreaming about spending an extended weekend here curled up with my favorite book and a bottomless cup of hot coffee!
Designer: Shomali Design Studio
