moxon architects: 'hedgehog' building planning permission granted

moxon architects: 'hedgehog' building planning permission granted


'163 PRS / olivers place' by moxon architects
image courtesy moxon architects


earlier this year we featured uk firm moxon architects 'hedgehog' building
also known as '163 PRS / olivers place' in prestons, england, here are more
images and an update of the project.yesterday it was announced that permission
has been granted to construct the 40 000 square foot office building.

the primary architectural expression of the building is through an array
of anodised aluminium fins, cantilevered from vertical support brackets on
all four façades of the building. The aluminium fins, are all oriented
in the same direction.

see '163 PRS / olivers place'


image courtesy moxon architects


image courtesy moxon architects


image courtesy moxon architects


image courtesy moxon architects


image courtesy moxon architects


image courtesy moxon architects
ridhika db
04.09.09  
2
This building is going to be a disaster zone on a windy way or when birds start flying in.
Spool   04.12.09
the similar facade had czech pavilon for expo in thaichi....but quite good
pet   04.12.09

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