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the structures are inspired by elements of marine life, with the white shells referencing the seaside location.
connections: +1220
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.
connections: +750
wood from the original construction has been reused when possible, while a delicate bamboo lattice wraps the inn's atrium.
The Japanese government & critics may wish to recal the history of the 1971 wining scheme for Beaubourg, Paris; the Centre Pompidou. Biggest battles were fought over context & cost. Fortunately for the Parisians, the French, the art & architectural lovers of the world, the vision & will of the government prevailed. What a thoroughly & precisely designed stadium; we hope that Japan would reconsider & bring back this elegant, efficient & forward looking scheme.
I never had a problem with this design. In fact after watching this film, I’m even more saddened that the Japanese government decided to scrap this design, even after they approved it.
Better than the previous design, but it still doesn’t deal with a key argument – that it doesn’t fit with the context of the surrounding landscape-a problem that Hadid seems to encounter with most of the firm’s designs
Wow, thanks. I actually watched that whole thing. Best of luck to Zaha and crew. Stunning bit of work.
the most popular views that have been shown of this design are seen from the top. The stadium that tokyoites will have to live with for, say, 50 years, is seen from the ground. Such a view and concern for the surrounding areas should be integrated into the design, no matter what the birdview might look like.