All Blog Posts Tagged 'Taiwan' (5)

Taiwan's Floating Garden

Is this not one of the most beautifully interesting structures you've ever seen? The Taiwan Tower International Competition has selected its first place winner, Tokyo-based architect Sou Fujimoto. Fujimoto's proposal hopes to be a model for green architecture and inspire future generations. Entitled The…

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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on December 9, 2011 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

Sustainable Skyscraper Absorbs Carbon Dioxide

This impressive new skyscraper is just a concept but it may soon be added to Taichung, Taiwan's skyline. Designed by Vincent Callebaut, the Biotic Arch would be a revolutionary and creative skyscraper that would also be one of the most environmentally friendly buildings to date.

The Biotic Arch would acquire electricity from a mix of bio, solar, and wind energies. The… Continue

Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on September 23, 2011 at 4:45pm — 1 Comment

Modern Architecture: Death Star Tower (6 pics)

It's not often that we see a building look so sinister and cool. Portugal-based OODA Architecture, in collaboration with the Spanish and American studio OOIIO, proposed this star-shaped tower, which looks like it could be the headquarters for the evilest villain in… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 22, 2010 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

Modern Architecture - World Games Stadium: Taiwan

Japanese architect Toyo Ito recently unveiled the World Games' Main Stadium in Taiwan at an opening ceremony. The ultra-modern stadium, in accordance with the ecological requirements of a "Green Building", consists of approximately 8,844 solar panels which strategically placed on the roof.

Designed to look like a flowing river, the solar panels can cover 75%…

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Added by Eugene on July 19, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

I Love Modern Architecture - National Performing Arts Center: Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Scheduled to break ground in December 2008 and expected to complete in 2012, The National Performing Arts Center is more than just eye candy. Francine Houben, founder of Mecanoo Architects, created it in response to the subtropical climate of the city of Kaohsiung. As a result she has received the Cityscape Architectural Award for her expressive design, the integration of the complex into the surrounding park, the advanced theatre design, and… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 7, 2008 at 6:36pm — No Comments

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