The Engineering Facility, National University of Ireland designed by RMJM is located in Galway, Ireland. In an unusual twist, sections of the building’s foundations and structural engineering have been unveiled so that tutors may use them as reference points during lessons. Similarly a range of green treatments are on show for educational gain, such as large-scale rainwater harvesting systems, a...
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...
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...
The Day-Care Centre designed by Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter is located in Skanderborggade, Copenhagen, Denmark. The building design is the result of the authorities’ planning regulations and the call for the greatest possible connection between the outdoor areas of the ground and roof plans, taking optimal advantage of site’s sun orientation. The building consists of two planes which extend to...
Designed by JagerJanssen architects BNA, House Dijk Simplicity in barn-style design is located in Blauwestad, Netherlands. The façades and the roof of this dwelling comprise one entity. The skin, consisting of anthracite-coloured corrugated sheets, is worked open in strategic places in order to let the environment in. Maximising this effect, the entire dwelling is positioned one metre above ground...