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Fachada Liverpool, Iñaki Echeverria
Fachada Liverpool, Iñaki Echeverria
Building Case Studies
Material of interest and material used: Precast concrete
Properties of material: Given Tabasco’s tropical climate and its severe solar incidence and humidity levels, concrete was selected as the project’s design material; a material both resistant and with extraordinary aging qualities. The result was a façade that’s built by combining 5 different types of precast pieces shaped like a propeller. Each propeller rotates 180° on its axis; heights vary between 16 to 20 meters, depending on their position.
Parrish Art Museum, Herzog & De Meuron
Parrish Art Museum, Herzog & De Meuron
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: Concrete. Material used: Glass and Glazing: Westhampton Architectural Glass; Tile: Lido Stone Works; Wood Flooring: Bayshore Wood Flooring
Properties of material: The reserved design is respectful of the landscape and channels the natural beauty through crisp forms and simple materials, while preserving the artistic legacy of the museum.