Rotating Skyscraper: Financing Provided by Bank of Hummer
June 24, 2008
In another sign that rampant drug-use is becoming an epidemic amongst architects working in Dubai, Dr. Fisher is proposing a rotating skyscraper in Dubai, and another in Moscow, and eventually one in New York City. This building will supposedly have its floors pre-fabbed in Italy, and assembled on-site in Dubai. Estimated selling prices are [...]
Read More >>A Truly Green Building
January 19, 2008
In Singapore, the Nanyang School of Art has taken the definition of green building to another level. The building features a verdant turfed roof which doubles as a functional space people can use and access via sidesteps along the roof edge. The roof helps lower roof temperature as well making this design both functional as [...]
Read More >>Museum Plaza! London, Dubai, Shanghai?
January 18, 2008
I see a lot of trade publications that feature architecture from cosmopolitan cities in Europe and Asia. Then there are the projects coming out of the ground in Dubai which are amazing to say the least. But I came across a project today in Louisville, Kentucky which peaked my interest. It’s called Museum Plaza and [...]
Read More >>Silicon Valley Architecture – Do You Have Any Favorites?
November 26, 2007
Scott Herhold, a writer for the San Jose Mercury News wrote an article for Sunday’s paper outlining some of his favorite contemporary architecture in Silicon Valley. His list included: Plaza De Cesar Chavez, Downtown San Jose Stephen Schott Stadium, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara San Jose Marriott Hotel, Downtown San Jose Central Park Library, Santa [...]
Read More >>Skyscrapers Redefined
November 19, 2007
China and the United Arab Emirates seem to be on the forefront of architecture these days. The UAE is benefiting from the high price of oil and is feverishly building out man made islands, swaths of high-rise residential towers, and large civic, entertainment, and retail projects across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. China on the other [...]
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