Comments on: Hotel Strata / PLASMA Studio

By: Joshua

Joshua — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:08:25 +0000

‘An extension of the topography’ and not one diagram, drawing, or photograph that convincingly depicts that relationship? Even in an aesthetic sense? I am not convinced that a relationship with the topography was a driving factor. Plasmastudio seems to think that asymmetric proportions and oblique angles somehow automatically translates into site and context sensitivity, whereas they really just like to have fun with shapes.

By: Remkool

Remkool — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:53:06 +0000

very grazer schule… very nice !!!

By: Carlo

Carlo — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:07:42 +0000

there is an epic corridor on the lower floor. it is 32m long!! Oh, and there is another one right next to it! well ok, its a hotel but the (many) corridors have absolutely no spacial quality. (i hope there are some rooflights)

if it wasnt for that facade masturbation with wooden slats the hotel wouldnt attract attention.
at the end it is just an expressive self running theme, that doesnt generate interesting architecture. They should have invested more time reflecting on the foor plans that are really trivial.

i see more Graphic or Industrial Design than Architecture to be honest.

By: oranjuic

oranjuic — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:14:30 +0000

I agree with george, if the slats/bands bridged the gaps it wouldnt look yacht-like, none the less the spacing and color of the bands create very nice effect with the landscape, . One comment on my behalf, if the building dove into the landscape at a slant from the south-east end (first thumbnail image), it would complete its settlement into the landscape, further elaborate the presence of the slick lines, no?

By: christos

christos — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:51:22 +0000

George…….”plasma” could also mean a human being. Instead of saying people we sometimes say plasmas.

By: George

George — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:29:23 +0000

also, excellent choice of firm name!

The term Plasma comes from Classic Greek and means modeling, form, fabric, imagination, fiction.
In Physics the Plasma State- or fourth state of matter- describes a unique condition of matter arising at a complex overlay of external forces. Plasma, a charged field of particles, conducts energy.

By: George

George — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:12:19 +0000

Its the Spruce Goose!! A stealth bomber made of wood! The execution looks absolutely phenomenal! That said, perhaps some sections where the slats/bands bridged the gaps would have made the overall form come through more and would have downplayed the yacht reading…all in all very well done!

By: Contemporary Art

Contemporary Art — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:27:57 +0000

More wooden slats! It looks a bit like a yacht from the outside. I’m not sure I understand the building’s exterior, but inside it looks very comfortable.
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