Complex Geometry
Building: BMW Edge, Federation Square
Architect: LAB Architects
"LAB Architects operates a critical design approach which recognises the inherent complexity in building and construction and which harnesses this complexity to produce projects that are robust and adaptable."
Labels: Architecture, LAB Architects
Stand out
Building: Shopfront, Dockland
Architect: -
A simple twisting on plan would differentiate the function of spaces and stand out the building.
Labels: Architecture, Interior
Beautiful yet ungreen
Building: Southern Cross Station, Melbourne
Architect: Grimshaw in association with Daryl Jackson Architects
Southern Cross Station is the first Australian project to be awarded the prestigious Lubetkin Prize. However, the building was substantially damaged by the severe hailstorm that hit Melbourne on March 6. Part of the roof structure collapsed due to the weight of enormous amount of ice and water that had piled up.
The roof is an attractive feature of the building but at the same time, a problem as well. The unique roof form is suitable for rainwater harvesting but can you believe that it has no rainwater collection, no solar panels at all AND need to be "constantly inflated with an electric compressor"??? O.o
Should they get a Most Unsustainable Building Prize too..?
By the way, i did this for fun, i think its kind of look cool with the roof structure in negative expression.
Labels: Architecture, Daryl Jackson, Grimshaw Architects
Play with your eyes
Building: Melbourne Recital Centre
Architect: Ashton Raggatt McDougall
The Melbourne Recital Centre is Melbourne's second largest auditorium for classical music (after Hamer Hall in The Arts Centre). The building has won the Moore Stephens National Award for Public Buildings at the Property Council of Australia - the country's highest award for a public building.
Labels: Architecture, Ashton Raggatt McDougall
Plays under the spire
Building: The Arts Centre, Melbourne
Architect: Sir Roy Grounds
Such an eye-catching building in Melbourne, but i doubt whether it is a good design for a complex of theatres and concert halls under a spire.
Labels: Architecture, Sir Roy Grounds
A good place for hide and seek
Building: Malthouse Theatre
Architect: TBC
To celebrate the new template of Where Modern meets Classic, i decided to post up a wide-angle photo taken of Malthouse Theatre. The theatre is famous of its existing brewery and malting structures that are still retain inside the building. But now the building houses three theatres (500-seat Merlyn, 200-seat Beckett and the 100-seat Tower Theatre), a vibrant cafe and bar.
Labels: Architecture, Interior
You can find Dinosaur here!
Building: Melbourne Museum
Architect: Denton Corker Marshall
If you happen to visit the museum, remember to drop by at the latest permanent exhibition, Dinosaur Walk. =D
Labels: Architecture, Denton Corker Marshall