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486 Mina El Hosn, Lan Architects
486 Mina El Hosn, Lan Architects
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: Perforated Sheet Metal Panels with Mirror Finish
Properties of material: The exterior skin consists of sliding perforated sheet metal panels with a mirror finish, acting as reflectors and protection against heat but also allowing light to enter. Depending on the play of natural light and viewpoints, the tower can physically reinvent itself in the changing light and points of view.
Prada New York Epicenter, Office Of Metropolitan Architecture
Prada New York Epicenter, Office Of Metropolitan Architecture
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: Plastic glazing.
Properties of material: The translucent wall panels allow light and silhouettes of surrounding buildings to filter into the store.
Mobius House In Het Gooi, The Netherlands, Ben Van Berkel
Mobius House In Het Gooi, The Netherlands, Ben Van Berkel
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: Concrete.
Material used: Concrete.
Properties of material: Concrete and glass are used together and both materials move together to exchange positions throughout the project. they use of these materials allows the project to blend into its landscape, as well as blur the lines between interior and exterior.
The Johnson Wax Building, Frank Lloyd Wright
The Johnson Wax Building, Frank Lloyd Wright
Building Case Studies
The building is a complex that includes labratories. The glass on the façade is pyrex glass tubing, which diffuses the natural light and reduces glare, which is important in a highly functional space, such as labratories.