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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.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Life on the Moon

Concrete Moon

«Not a secret, that each of us is drawn by personal fears, and at times they, our fears clear up such desires which we admit to nobody», — the architect of the Concrete Moon, Antonino Cardillo philosophises. — «People always are surprised, how the culture on different continents is unlike. But it seems to me, the difference in cultures is rather doubtful. And it is frequent, as it is paradoxical, discrepancies become the unique tool in search of own individuality».