TESHIMA ART MUSEUM

Location: Teshima, JapanArchitect: Ryue Nishizawa

Concrete shell that blends the boundary between architecture and nature. Two elliptical openings influence the ambiance of the space as light changes the mood with the movement of the sun.

Form Materials

Light

Acoustics

Spiritual/Emotional

Light

Acoustics

Thermal

Source: http://www.designboom.com/architecture/ryue-nishi-zawa-teshima-art-museum/

Concrete has high thermal mass so during the day it is cool on the inside and at night heat is released. This also depends on the thickness of concrete.

The smooth form blends in well with the natural surroundings, referencing the topography of the land

Reflective material

Reflects sounds

High thermal mass

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HAESLEY NINE BRIDGES CLUB HOUSE

Location: Seoul, South KoreaArchitect: Kyeong Sik Yoon

Hexagonal grid shell columns merge into the ceiling give opportunity for skylights that light the space from the center of the column.

Form Materials

Light

Acoustics

Spiritual/Emotional

Thermal

LightReflective material

Spiritual/Emotional

Thermal

Source: http://www.solidform.co.uk/blog/2012/5/2/haesley-nine-bridges-club-house-yeoju-korea-by-kyeong-sik-yo.html

The lattice form can be formed to reference a desired shape. In this examples wood is woven together to reference the sur-rounding trees

AcousticsAbsorbs sounds

Insulator

Wood is reminiscent of nature and organic living things.

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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY - CADET CHAPEL

Location: Colorado Springs, ColoradoArchitect: SOM

Made up from 17 glass and aluminum spires, The chapel references the shape of fighter jets. It was built in 1963 and was recently renovat-ed.

Form Materials

Light

Acoustics

Spiritual/Emotional

Thermal

Light

Acoustics

Thermal

Source: https://www.som.com/project/united-states-air-force-academy-cadet-chapel

Reflective material

Reflects sounds

Conductor

Steel symbolizes human triumph in engineering. It is a modern material that is often found in spaces like gymnasiums, stadi-ums, warehouses, factor’s, and high rise buildings.

The faceted form allows for hierarchy of space. In addition, it also references natural topography like mountains and hills.

Light passes through colored glass along the edge of the steel plates.

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MONTEVIDEO SHOPPING CENTER

Location: Montevideo, UruguayArchitect: Eladio Dieste

52 foot continuous vaults give light the opportunity to penetrate deep into the space.

Form Materials

Light

Acoustic

Light

Acoustics

Spiritual/Emotional

Thermal

Source: Melaragno, Michele G. An Introduction to Shell Structures: The Art and Science of Vaulting. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1991. Print.

Like wood, masonry is also another natural material that is taken from nature. It is also one of the oldest materials used. In ancient times, masonry was used to build important buildings like tombs and temples.

High thermal mass

Sound insulator

Coarse material

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THE AVNENUES- PHASE III

Location: Kuwait City, KuwaitArchitect: Gensler

As a transparent material, glass is used as a bridge between the out-side and the inside. In hot climate, like Kuwait, glass is used to enclose a shopping center, giving the feeling of being outside in the sun, without the

Form Materials

Light

Thermal

Light

Thermal

Source: http://m.gensler.com/project/the-avenues-phase-iii

As a transparent material, glass is used as a bridge between the outside and the inside. In hot climate, like Kuwait, glass is used to enclose a shopping center, giving the feeling of being outside in the sun, without the scorching heat.

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