the work of architect antony gibbon is characterized by its exploratory formal qualities and its reclusive relationship with the natural environment. in his latest work, ‘mobius,’ gibbon investigates the mobius strip, an non-orientable mathematical surface made up of only one side. the architect explores this anomalous surface — with no inherent interior nor exterior — and the spatial consequences of its application as a residential building envelope in concrete.
antony gibbon makes use of the mathematical form as a circular enclosure with a centralized, open-plan interior. while the concrete surface twists and peels upward, the space is conditioned by floor to ceiling glass doors which lead between the living space and a surrounding, crescent-shaped pool, wrapping between both sides of the house. at the center point of the space is a circular kitchen area directly beneath a sky light of the same diameter. a twisting stair hugs the strip, leading toward a roof terrace which caps the irregular envelope.
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cambridge-based firm matter design unveils research on seemingly 'weightless' concrete forms.
cambridge-based firm matter design unveils research on seemingly 'weightless' concrete forms.
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the scheme uses local materials and embraces vernacular architecture to propose a building that fits within the east-african context.
the scheme uses local materials and embraces vernacular architecture to propose a building that fits within the east-african context.
'what if' by m²ft architects superimposes iconic architecture onto the city of rome
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the project shows famous architecture from around the world relocated in rome, such as the london eye dropped into the roman forum.
the project shows famous architecture from around the world relocated in rome, such as the london eye dropped into the roman forum.
3GATTI envisions the 'green spaceship' library landing in madrid's villaverde
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the concept aims to create a new landmark - a public building that is not hidden from citizens, but attracts them inside.
the concept aims to create a new landmark - a public building that is not hidden from citizens, but attracts them inside.
I recently wrote a sci-fi mystery novel called: “TIME TRIP ON A MOEBIUS STRIP,” where a marine biologist travels into a timeless dimension riding upon a metal Moebius Strip inside of a giant nautilus shell in search of sixteen famous missing people of history…….This house is the kind of house this marine biologist would probably want to live in after his time travel little trip….He might even want to ride in a vehicle on this house’s roof if it was a complete moebius strip….