Aerodynamic Avian Architecture: 12 Bird-Inspired Buildings
WEBMar 4, 2015 · From a massive kinetic museum structure that flaps its wings to indicate a new exhibit to an internet-famous church in Florida accidentally resembling an Angry Bird, these avian-inspired buildings seem like they’re ready to take off.
Smarthistory – Claude Perrault, East façade of the Louvre
WEBThe long façade follows the five-part pattern of French palaces: two pavilions, one on each end, with recessed wings and a central entrance topped with a pediment. However, the pavilions only slightly project forward from the wings, and they do not rise higher than them, as was traditional.
20 Creative Kinetic Facades Around the World - RTF
WEBThey were enhanced or beautified but were functionally and aesthetically frozen other than the wear and tear caused by the seasonal changes or age of the structure. In the recent years that evolved by the invention of moving facades, predominantly known …
How Architects Are Designing Buildings With Birds in Mind
WEBFeb 27, 2019 · A recent renovation by FXCollaborative replaced the entire facade, transforming what had been a dark-mirrored glass into a surface with greater transparency and clarity. As the firm’s director of...
Lescot Wing - Wikipedia
WEBThe Lescot Wing (Aile Lescot in French, also Aile Henri II) is the oldest preserved structure above ground of the Louvre Palace in Paris, France. It was designed by architect Pierre Lescot and built between 1546 and 1551.
Partners’ Transforming Apple Store Façade - Architizer
WEBWrapping the front façade, a massive oriel window includes a unique system of 18 moving “solar wings” that shade the terrace during the day and open dramatically at night to reveal stunning views. The design is a contemporary take on the traditional Arabic Mashrabiya, a projected bay window characterized by its decorative wooden screen.
10 Examples of butterfly roofing in the Mid-Century Classic ...
WEBButterfly Roof is a form of roof that is characterized by its shape that mimics the wings of a butterfly. The structure has no drain as water can run off the roof in close to two areas, at one or the flip side of the valley, regularly into a scupper or downspout.
Serrated Glass Facades: the Influence of Façade Morphology on …
WEBJan 18, 2022 · This article examines façade morphology and analyzes the influence of its geometry on the aesthetic quality of the envelope. The morphological analysis includes the serration angle between the wings (acute or obtuse), wing proportions, and façade depth.
East Wing Architecture and Colonnade - U.S. Department of the …
WEBThe east wing facade is dominated by a 350 foot long colonnade with columns in the architectural style of the Greek Ionic order. The source of Robert Mills' design was the Paris Bourse building and the ancient Greek Temple of Diana.
Santiago Calatrava’s UAE Pavilion features 28 movable ‘wings’ …
WEBOct 8, 2021 · The sloped geometry of the roof and the floating wings create visual and outward connections that welcome visitors approaching the UAE Pavilion from all directions. The design is inspired by the majestic falcon, the national bird of the United Arab Emirates.