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Tung Chung Swimming Pool in Hong Kong

July 16, 2011 Filed Under: Public Buildings, Sports
Tung Chung Swimming Pool in Hong Kong

Located in Hong Kong, Tung Chung Swimming Pool was designed by Ronald Lu & Partners. Reflecting its coastal locality and function of an aquatic sports venue, the design takes the concept of a sea shell resting on the shore and shaped in an organic and aerodynamic profile using a double-layer PTFE tensioned membrane over a light-weight long-span steel truss system. This tensile membrane performs... 

TEXO®, Versatile panel system proves effective across a wide range of applications in United Kingdom

July 8, 2011 Filed Under: Cultural, Public Buildings
TEXO®, Versatile panel system proves effective across a wide range of applications in United Kingdom

Designed by Tensoforma, TEXO®, Versatile panel system proves effective across a wide range of applications  is located in United Kingdom. TEXO® consists of an aluminium extrusion frame system which can be clad with a huge variety of solid and mesh fabric types. An elastomeric strip attached to the fabric performs like a spring and ensures the fabric is constantly held in pre-tension whatever the... 

One Madison Park in New York, United States

June 25, 2011 Filed Under: Apartment, Residential
One Madison Park in New York, United States

Designed by CetraRuddy, One Madison Park is located in New York, United States. Cantilevered from the main shaft, the pods enabled construction to begin on the main tower before the full site was available. These cube-like forms extend the tower’s 2,700 sq ft floor plate to 3,300 sq ft and allow for varied apartment units, some with terraces. OMP features open, loft-like layouts with floor-to-ceiling... 

Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower in Tokyo, Japan

June 3, 2011 Filed Under: Education, Public Buildings
Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower in Tokyo, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Japan, Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower was designed by Tange Associates. The tower floor plan is simple. Three rectangular classroom areas rotate 120 degrees around the inner core. From the 1st floor to the 50th floor, these rectangular classroom areas are arranged in a curvilinear form. The inner core consists of an elevator, staircase and shaft. The Student Lounge is located between the... 

Servus Credit Union Corporate Centre reimagined in Edmonton, Canada

April 20, 2011 Filed Under: Uncategorized
Servus Credit Union Corporate Centre reimagined in Edmonton, Canada

Designed by Manasc Isaac Architects, Manasc Isaac Architects is located in Edmonton, Canada. Located on the south side of Edmonton, Alberta, Manasc Issac transformed a former call centre into a new Corporate Centre for Servus Credit Union, one of Canada’s 50 best managed companies. The building provides administration offices for 400 staff, a data centre and records archive. Expected to achieve... 

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