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Formosa 1140 For Habitat Group Los Angeles, Llc In West Hollywood, California, Loha Architects
Formosa 1140 For Habitat Group Los Angeles, Llc In West Hollywood, California, Loha Architects
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: metal.
Material used: Corrugated metal.
Properties of material: The careful placement of outer skin panels and inner skin fenestration creates a choreographed effect, both revealing and concealing, while achieving a unique expression of form and materials. The exterior skin also keeps west facing units cooler by acting as a screen and shading device.
Cahill Center For Astronomy And Astrophysics At Caltech, Morphosis
Cahill Center For Astronomy And Astrophysics At Caltech, Morphosis
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: Cement fiber panels.
Material used: Siwsspearl cement composite panels.
Properties of material: Over 40 year lifespan; Color stability and homogenous aging; 40% bonding agent, 11% additives including high quality pigments, 2% reinforcing fibers, 5% process fibers, 12% water, 30% air
Contemporary Jewish Museum, Studio Daniel Libeskind
Contemporary Jewish Museum, Studio Daniel Libeskind
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: Stainless steel.
Material used: Blue Crossfire ColourTex Stainless Steel.
Properties of material: Stainless steel and metal products that can be manufactured with different finishes, textures, and colors; Typically contains 60% recycled material
Hemeroscopium House By Ensamble Studio, Ensamble Studio, Anton Garcia-Abril
Hemeroscopium House By Ensamble Studio, Ensamble Studio, Anton Garcia-Abril
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: Prefabricated concrete beams.
Properties of material: Imposes “lightness” despite the heavy structural beams