taiwan tower competition (5 articles)
soma: multiple natures fibrous tower for taiwan tower competition
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the observation tower and city museum are based on structural methods from cells and plant-life to create a self-sufficient zone in taiwan.
the observation tower and city museum are based on structural methods from cells and plant-life to create a self-sufficient zone in taiwan.
sou fujimoto wins taiwan tower competition
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supported with an ornate structural frame derived from the trunk of the banyan tree, this tower will become an urban retreat with a rooftop 'island' floating 300 meters above the »
supported with an ornate structural frame derived from the trunk of the banyan tree, this tower will become an urban retreat with a rooftop 'island' floating 300 meters above the city of taichung city, taiwan.
NL architects: tower of power
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by simply combining two typologies of windmill and observation tower, the tower of power, in one single operation aspires to change the 'content' of the new generation of tourist »
by simply combining two typologies of windmill and observation tower, the tower of power, in one single operation aspires to change the 'content' of the new generation of tourist towers.
paolo cucchi architects: taiwan tower proposal
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the form of the ring allows the 400m tall verticals to arch over and fuse together at the top. this coupling creates a structural unity that offers an increased lateral »
the form of the ring allows the 400m tall verticals to arch over and fuse together at the top. this coupling creates a structural unity that offers an increased lateral resistance to better withstand the typhoon and seismic forces for which the taiwan tower will be designed for.
floating observatories winning design of taiwan tower conceptual competition
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the winning entry features eight leaf-like observatories that move up and down the tower on a zeppelin-like elevator formation.
the winning entry features eight leaf-like observatories that move up and down the tower on a zeppelin-like elevator formation.
