Aqaulis Pier / Andrew Bedov
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Jun 2009
Situated along the Moskva River in Moscow, Andrew Bedov’s Aqaulis Pier creates a dynamic infrastructure hub that provides an alternative circulation route for the users. The pier is designed to replace the 15 moorings in the city by creating one central unit with an efficient water bus transportation system to help commuters cross the river.
The smooth form creates a fluid continuity for both the exterior and interior spaces. Inside the structure, open spaces provide room to relax while resting upon countless sofas, dinning in a small café or reading in the library. On the exterior, a viewing platform extends allowing users to enjoy the natural beauty of the river.
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very smooth, would like to see some plans and sections if there is any
I thought the recession was going to rid us of rubbish like this?
I agree with arch critic, but I do have to say, that the general idea for it, it isn’t that bad, in fact flotable architecture is also an approach to waterfront possibilities of design; desides been a future condition of all buildings near water.
Very nice project. I like this organic architecture. Beatifull renders , i don´t change nothing…very futurist.
good post guys!
Dam…would like to see this built
Its sort of like a Zaha wanna be. I do like the natural light piercing through the perforated ceiling. Otherwise it seems to be overly complex without an underlying concept – a bunch of semi random curvaceous design moves that don’t really flow together.
love it. pretty cool spaces.
wow… love it, i don’t know if building itself does work but i love the graphics if it was built i would definitely look to visit and experience the spaces, nice job… kind of is a clone of zahas work but very well done, nice work!!
molodec!!!
I like it, very well designed and match with the landscape.
Where’s the beef?
While scrolling down the fancy pictures I was looking forward to see some sections or at least some plans.
I agree with Lucas Gray, also I guess, if you are designing a Pier, the building or at least a part of it should be the link between landside and the boat. right?
So why using such an overdose of curved surfaces to build a wrap when the staircase down to the water bus is designed so boring?(last rendering)I would like to see a stronger connection between the form and it’s function: one central unit with an efficient water bus transportation system to help commuters cross the river
There are some nice details, but I’m still missing the beef. :)
I think there’s a fair bit of interesting details and interesting spaces.. agree its probably hard to judge without the orthographic drawings.. but I don’t think its fair to condemn this building so soon..