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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.
the dwelling exists without an exterior form, but as a series of occupiable volumes subtracted from the earth.
an external grid of concrete beams and columns forms the home's outdoor spaces, which include patios, terraces, and a pond.
This new age brutalist architecture brings nothing new and retains all the negatives of the past. Placing this complex on the waterfront of a lively neighborhood robs it’s own populace by providing the benefit to very few. ODA continues to recycle and offer bad copies without any ingenuity or thought. Ten years from now we all will wonder why this monstrocity was built, and will have a hard time to come up with any good reason.
The 1980’s called – they want their building design back
Regardless of the corner window explanation’ these are ungainly buildings. Aggressive against the curve of the bridge and the horizontal of the river…What is so great about corner windows that look into neighbor’s windows? And aren’t we concerned about energy loss and heat gain?
Also, the setting sun will reflect back into Manhattan on hot summer days.
This needs more thinking.