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emilio marin and claudio magrini: modular tree installation
installation of urban trees and bird houses
back in 2008, chilean architects emilio marin and claudio magrini collaborated on an
artistic installation for a competition. the result was a public intervention of modular trees.
the tree bases have openings in which branches with bird houses and perches can be
inserted in various arrangements creating an area in which birds can circulate
and flock towards. the project won first place and has now been realized in the
santiago valley, chile.
upclose
tree bases before the branches of bird houses and perches are installated
the 'branches'
branches and their various arrangements
rendering of the trees
rendering of the trees
architecture and different realities,
well I like it
Now, if we wrap the whole thing in carpet, we can let the cats climb it and rid us of that pesky bird problem.
Then, ...
Ahh, Sunday Afternoon Design Critiques.
each tree is a complex universe maybe this artist dont understand how works the natural sistems.
why spent money in this kind of crap!
Instalation would be better (logical) in non-natural landscape
nature doesnt grow up trees all around the world..
ps: not include deserts :D
When a place has been over-industrialized, no one cares about planting a few trees...nor would those few trees do anything to bring back nature.
However, if a cost effective visual installation can appeal to nature (e.g. by allowing birds to rest-stop during their migration route) it will attract attention and appeal to people in the area and society at large. This would possibly bring attention to the real underlying issue. Should this area attract enough birds this area can therefore be declared as a sanctuary which then brings in trees enough for a real park...
...and that, my friends, is why this silly little idea is so terribly brilliant.
Real trees are always better but I think these metal trees, with the addition of "leaves", could be a perfect solution as replacements in areas where trees have been poisoned (a terrible and selfish act of vandalism to increase land value). The metal tree will provide the shade that has been lost from the destruction of the original tree.
nicolas dorval-bory and emilio marin: snow ho
as part of an architectural competition for xella cellular concrete blocks, nicholas dorval-bory and emilio marin have developed plans for snow house, a winter chalet that uses sustainable means to provide home heating.
emilio marin and nicolas norero: women's monu
women's monument in memory has been designed by emilio marin and nicolas norero for women victims of political repression in santiago, chile.
emilio marin: cultural park valparaiso
chilean architect emilio marin of oficina de arquitectura has designed cultural park valparaiso, chile. the former prison will be converted into a modern cultural center.
christian bermudez: the birdhouse project
although the sight of shoes hanging on power lines is a common form of graffiti, this functional wooden alternative doubles as a birdhouse for the migrant pied flycatcher.
frederik roijé: dish of desire
a collection catered to the needs of neighboring birds-- a multiple-plate birdfeeder series created in the spirit of nature preservation.
nendo: non-slip birdhouse
taking advantage of ALCANTARA® and its non-slip finish, the birdhouses stay on a wall made of the same material through friction alone.
arhimetrics: rosa shop
lazerian paper light shades
lazerian launch a new range of paper light shades named after the stars that define the vertices,
which make up the nort...
BIG architects kimball art cen
the new facility is designed to balance the neutrality of an exhibition space with the distinctiveness of a building in park c...
takashi murakami: ego exhibiti
the interactive installation features circus tents, indoor cinemas, paintings, multimedia displays and statues, including ...
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