A Thread for Fine Design

baz

Robsons Sq. Vancouver, BC

An interesting solution to a perennial problem... access for all. It's fine design imho.
With one caveat: The disability vechicle ramp seems flawless, but what about the poor bugger who doesn't notice the step UP on the way down!
I wanted to understand how it actually worked, so I built it in SU. At least the first couple of levels. Then it got too hard to resolve at the top, but the principle is there if anyone wants it. (or to solve it? I have the risers at 145mm and the going at 330mm but getting the levels right has been beyond me).
Baz

Happy new year, peace on earth and goodwill to all things.

Link:
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Robson_Square.html

Robson Square PhotoMatch

steps.skp

dale

[quote="simon le bon"]
Sure dear Dale: sources are linked to the pictures
I would ask how you do that, but that would admit that I don't know how (which I don't, so ... How did you do that?)
Also introduced me to Guy Laramee through your "Great Wall" posting, from opera to installations, this is one interesting fellow.
And the Armani stairs are eye candy. Thanks for that.
Cheers
Dale

dale

@bmike said:

really like this structure:

More:

http://www.archdaily.com/180932/tverrfjellhytta-snohetta/

I have been following the work of Snohetta for a while, and this is in keeping with the great work these Norwegians do. The combination of the rough rustic material in the modern form and format provides such a nice static/dynamic contrast. Great post.

dale

@baz said:

Robsons Sq. Vancouver, BC

Link:
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Robson_Square.html

baz
This is the work of one of Canada's greatest Architects Arthur Erickson. I posted his UBC, Museum of Anthropology, I believe somewhere earlier in this Thread. He passed away in 2009, but left an amazing body of work.
Here is a link to his website.http://www.arthurerickson.com (and a teaser) Screen shot 2012-01-04 at 6.57.57 AM.png
I have walked that ramp, without paying attention to it. I assure you, that will change the next time I do. Thx.

dale

and beauty in a small package...
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simon le bon

@dale said:

@unknownuser said:

Sure dear Dale: sources are linked to the pictures

I would ask how you do that, but that would admit that I don't know how (which I don't, so ... How did you do that?)

In fact it's very simple,, but alas don't work with our Upload attachment manager! ( In case you will have to register to a free service like Photobucket to link your pictures)
Very often you can right clic on a picture and choose to open it on another tab or just copy the link

You just have to attach a the url to your picture like this.

[url=http://www.xyz.com][img]xyz.jpg[/img][/url]

exemple with this "natural" fine design

[url=http://www.parismatch.com/Conso-Match/Voyage/Photos/Hawaii-dans-le-ventre-de-la-vague/Transparences-oceaniennes-81755/][img]http://photo.parismatch.com/media/photos2/4.-photos-conso/voyages/vagues-a-hawaii/vague-hawaii-2/535073-1-fre-FR/4-photos-conso-voyages-vagues-a-hawaii-Vague-Hawaii-2_galleryphoto_paysage_std.jpg[/img][/url]

simon

simon le bon

some nice entries (clicable

Crystal Bubble: See The World By Living Your Life In Transparency

Steilneset Memorial
Architect Peter Zumthor designed this memorial on an island in Norway to commemorate suspected witches who were burned at the stake there in the seventeenth century

Unit Fusion Housing Project by Y Design Office
International design and research collaborative Y Design Office has sent us the proposal Unit Fusion, a modular, plug-in high-rise residential typology for Hong Kong.
(Like A sketchUp tower with its plugins? )

*simon

pilou

I never understand why build this sort of buildings in a sismic aera?

david_h

I'm sure it started out straight, but after a little 3.0 tremor. . . look what ya got!

dale

That is a nice website that this links to Simon. Thanks.
Here is another gem gleaned from it.
http://www.lucidipevere.com/index.php?id=1&lang_id=eng Screen shot 2012-01-22 at 5.48.59 AM.png Screen shot 2012-01-22 at 5.52.21 AM.png

watkins

A footbridge with style:

http://www.wilkinsoneyre.com/projects/media-city-footbridge.aspx?category=bridges

Regards,
Bob

d12dozr

Nice, Bob.

It reminds me of the Milwaukee Art Museum, which also definitely belongs in this thread The architect, Santiago Calatrava, designed the 'wings' to actually move. They open in the morning(weather permitting), 'flap' once at noon, and close in the evening.

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The interior

mitcorb

I just wanted to comment on those Clark photos posted by simon le bon. Man, those are amazing, and shows real dedication. I could imagine the bruises suffered in the getting.

simon le bon

Dear marcus,
the Milwaukee Art Museum is superb, thanks +++

@dale said:

That is a nice website that this links to Simon. Thanks.

Dear Dale, I'm pleased you've noticed it
the quality of the one who receives equals (and is highly needed by) to that the one who gives ~ ~

The following link is for you:

http://knstrct.com/

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@mitcorb said:

I just wanted to comment on those Clark photos posted by simon le bon. Man, those are amazing, and shows real dedication. I could imagine the bruises suffered in the getting.

Dear Tim, I think like you

[url=http://www.parismatch.com/Conso-Match/Voyage/Photos/Hawaii-dans-le-ventre-de-la-vague/Traqueur-de-spots-vagues-Hawaii-81759/:3ev3nsmq]ParisMatch: Dans le ventre de la vague:[/url:3ev3nsmq]

Larry Clark

simon

simon le bon

I'm not sure I'm convinced

http://www.crazycoffins.co.uk/

*simon

dale

Simon
This reminds me of a fellow from Ghana, Kane Kwei. I ran across him some time ago. (Thanks for the memory). I love his naive style. http://ghanacoffin.com/ Screen shot 2012-01-31 at 6.09.23 AM.png

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dale

One of SketchUcation's contributors Richard designed these, and in keeping with the top quality of work he produces whether it is a set of design guidelines, or it appears handbags.
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=382449#p382449
Catch the thread here.
This IMHO exemplifies fine design. Simple, well thought out, understated. Brilliant

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