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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the scheme responds to the natural qualities of the site, creating a spatial experience where building and landscape blend together.
the scheme responds to the natural qualities of the site, creating a spatial experience where building and landscape blend together.
a curved roof tops this wooden house designed by arba in rural france
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convex on one side, concave on the other, the roof optimizes light from the south and protects against wind from the north.
convex on one side, concave on the other, the roof optimizes light from the south and protects against wind from the north.
CAUKIN promotes better education in zambia with its vibrant evergreen school
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the addition of four classrooms brings class sizes down to forty pupils each and will provide a brighter, more spacious area in which to learn.
the addition of four classrooms brings class sizes down to forty pupils each and will provide a brighter, more spacious area in which to learn.
ryuichi ashizawa sets spiral family house with roof garden on awaji island in japan
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the clients requested 'a house that grows along with the family', prompting the architects to re-think the concept of the ideal living space.
the clients requested 'a house that grows along with the family', prompting the architects to re-think the concept of the ideal living space.
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….