The Primary Habitat, Port au Prince designed by St-Val Architect is located in Haiti. The refreshing concept is formed using the traditional art of basketry, weaving natural plant fibres from the local habitat moulded into a cocoon shape. Plans for the structure suggest that its vertical nature will only have a minor effect on the devastated lands, and the potential to use natural and locally sourced...
The Cocoon HQ designed by Camenzind Evolution is located in Zurich, Switzerland. Cocoon is located on a beautiful hillside, which enjoys excellent lake and mountain views. The location’s distinctive flair stems from the exceptional park-like setting; a green oasis into which Cocoon as a freestanding sculptural volume snugly nestles. The stainless steel mesh enveloping the building combines visual...
The Darwin Centre Phase II designed by C. F. MOLLER is located in London, United Kingdom. extension to the Natural History Museum in London, designed by C. F. Møller Architects, has been announced as Overall Winner of the 2009 Concrete Society Awards for Excellence in Concrete. It is the building’s iconic cocoon structure, formed from sprayed in-situ concrete, which convinced the judging panel....