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By: Bo Lucky

Bo Lucky — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:43:19 +0000

These are very expensive “muslim sunshades”… I could think about at least one better way to spent that money…

By: fl!p

fl!p — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:15:12 +0000

thanks. no problem rule.

By: rule

rule — Tue, 19 May 2009 06:50:47 +0000

thank you ver much fl!p,best regards

By: rule

rule — Tue, 19 May 2009 06:49:54 +0000

thank you very much
fl!p

By: fl!p

fl!p — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:36:03 +0000

jj, the design was derived from traditional muslim patterns, commonly used as sunshades..

rule, the material used for the openings was styrofoam. they can easily remove it by smashing (with a hammer) after the concrete cured..

By: francis

francis — Sat, 16 May 2009 19:41:02 +0000

Ahhhh yes (the commenter I mean) but no when you compare this with the Urban Hive tower. Similar yes but not the same, no. Curved walls and irregular holes in this case yield a better result, and thus more importantly, yes/no? Do you know if that is an exoskeleton structure and whether it has the duality in function/performance? Yes, nothing is new, and I often defy people that tells me so. I believe nearly all things we see, use, or come into contact with is always a variant – an alternative expression of a theme. With the exception of just a few things that can be counted on two hands (if that) given the length of time we’ve existed.
It’s not necessary to compare (but thanks for the heads up) as Terry has mentioned. Don’t wake up and think someone has to reinvent the wheel; though plenty of clients would want us to for their measly fees. I believe that the comparison will never stop … there are more interesting to do with our time. Inevitably someone will surely suggests another similar.

Note to self: MUST GET OUT MORE.

By: trimtab21

trimtab21 — Sat, 16 May 2009 16:51:20 +0000

All you have to do is look at the buildings next door to realize how daring this design is – literally thinking outside the box. The critics seem to just like to demonstrate their vocabulary knowledge and don’t really have much to say.

By: francis

francis — Sat, 16 May 2009 12:43:59 +0000

To waste a bit of ArchDaily’s page … I wondered if we are charged for every word we enter here, do we think that we would be so flippantly trigger happy? The many contributors to this site made great efforts (some lack of) in allowing us a taste of their work without the need for us to source, trace, and … it is free-of-charge! Least we should have the grace to reciprocate, no? Unfortunately, we may have to put it down to “free-speech”.
I digress … the joys of architecture is both about the banal and the necessities – the concept and the facts – they are intertwine. Their equilibrium is a place is where Architecture should be most pleasant. This building seem in balance, well thought out, executed, presented and explained. I have learned from it, plus from some of the comments left here. This approach of building drive me towards awareness of better designs and technology. It is now in my overcrowded “to-visit” list. Thanks to the construction photos and explanations, I won’t have to spend too much time analysing and should begin to enjoy it when I visit. The seeming random light-holes, functional skin structure are already looking quite sensational, internally and externally. It seems to deliver what is promised.
A parting question – what measures are in place for keeping the glass clean externally (between the skins)? It is not a major issue (nothing a squidgy & bucket, steps, ropes and rock-climber can’t fix) and I wholly appreciate the “trade-off” advantages.