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rintala eggertsson architects: ark tower
on now until 30 august 2010
'ark tower' by rintala eggertsson architects
all photos by pasi aalto courtesy rintala eggertsson architects
finnish rintala eggertsson architects developed 'ark tower' for the 1:1 architects build small
spaces exhibition.
nestled against a staircase that leads up to the V&A's national art library - itself a site of
refuge and retreat - this free-standing wooden tower re-evaluates the concept of the 'archive'.
the façades of the tower consist of hundreds of shelves, holding thousands of books. oriented
to face inwards, the book spines gather together to form a rich collage of colours and typographic
textures. in contrast, the exterior façade of the structure is dominated by the minimalist white
of exposed page edges.
the project investigates how small spaces can focus our energies and thoughts in moments
of study, meditation and self-reflection. accessed via a spiral staircase, the tower invites visitors
to explore the structure, have a leisurely browse through the books, and select a private reading
chamber in which to enjoy their selection.
surrounded by the spiral staircase
inside the tower
entrance into the tower
inside
inside
the bookshelf within
rintala eggertsson architects: cabinet home
the temporary structure aims to achieve a higher quality of life with less square meters by means of simple, ecological materials.
rintala eggertsson architects: arendal bomuld
the nearby historic open mines will be changed to serve as an open air art gallery. the new structures will be made of local wood, consisting of walkways, bridges and stopping/ viewing sites anchored to the bedrock.
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constructed with a wooden structure and wooden facades, concrete base and metal roof, the form of the house creates necessary microclimates for the entrance and courtyard outdoor areas.
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beetle's house is the name for the raised home designed by japanese architect terunobu fujimori which is currently on display as part of ‘1:1 - architects build small spaces’ at the V&A museum in london.
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studio mumbai architects: in-between architec
studio mumbai architects focuses on the unauthorized architecture of mumbai with their installation ‘in-between architecture’, currently on show at the v&a museum in london.
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