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Monday, May 3, 2010

New road tunnel in Brisbane

Road tunnel

Novelty in an infrastructure of Brisbane — CLEM7; opening in a city of the road tunnel has drawn the big attention of the public.

Awning structure

An especial remarkable detail — awning structure of the unusual form. The project of bureau AECOM is conceived both as sight, and as functional object.

Road tunnel in Brisbane

Large road tunnel

Unusual tunnel

Unusual road tunnel by AECOM

The awning structure uses an image of the subtropical plants hiding under the shade from solar heat; metal jalousie filter a sunlight that is favorable for drivers. At night the awning is highlighted. The largest awning is made of 2,000 unique pieces and 230 tons weigh.

The project CLEM7 is included into a general plan of development of a city.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Double small house

A House Made of Two

Japanese architect Akio Nakasa has constructed two houses for one family. They closely adjoin each other and are constructed absolutely nearby, being and a uniform complex and, simultaneously, a combination of elements.

“A House Made of Two”

Two house

Unusual interior

House by Akio Nakasa

Unusual house

Japanese interior

Two houses for one family

Houses look against each other and surround an internal court yard; visually separate buildings are connected by marks on paths, and also flexible lines of the facade, similar forms and materials.