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the structures are inspired by elements of marine life, with the white shells referencing the seaside location.
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first intended as a parking garage, abin design studio elevates the simple program into a community center.
some parts of the roofing were cut open, allowing the pre-existing trees to grow normally.
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wood from the original construction has been reused when possible, while a delicate bamboo lattice wraps the inn's atrium.
I find the structure very interesting, it seems to perform as shading device as well. Judging from the interior views, i can imagine it orientates the user
It is funny to discuss the walls of the Caixaforum since they are patented by the botanist Patrick Blanc, who invented the concept of a vertical garden, and not Herzog and de Meuron who just hired him for the job
this is like two walls of the caixaforum in madrid that hold a kind of weird structure. i don´t get it