Cor-ten clad skyscrapers of the world, your input needed!

[scalziand]

I love those shutters. Security at night, shade and shelter during the day.

[vid]

If this is for more than skyscrapers, here is a cool little sculpture/seating area on our waterfront:

[Breezyfingers]

Also not a skyscraper, but pretty cool all the same:

http://www.archpaper.com/e-board_rev.asp?News_ID=5195

[trueviking]

a project that i designed using corten...first time i've used it....hopefully the client buys into the rusty look...it will be complete in october.

[amor de cosmos]

Biblioteca Les Roquetes / Soldevila Arquitectos
Arquitectos: Soldevila Arquitectos (Alfons Soldevila Riera)
Ubicación:Via Favencia s/n, Barcelona

http://www.plataformaarquitectura.cl...a-arquitectos/

[amor de cosmos]

Casa MTY / BGP Arquitectura
Arquitecto: bgp arquitectura – Bernardo Gomez-Pimienta. Luis Enrique Mendoza
Ubicación: Monterrey, México

http://www.plataformaarquitectura.cl...-arquitectura/

[jetsetter]

Originally Posted by trueviking

a project that i designed using corten...first time i've used it....hopefully the client buys into the rusty look...it will be complete in october.

Not to be rude but what an ugly Modernist cliché.

1. Weird and unnecessary angles....check
2. Rusty metal on the outside....check
3. "Green" roof....check

[ardecila]

The cor-ten and travertine in the above project are beautiful together.

[trueviking]

Originally Posted by jetsetter

Not to be rude but what an ugly Modernist cliché.

1. Weird and unnecessary angles....check
2. Rusty metal on the outside....check
3. "Green" roof....check

hmmm...well thanks for the opinion...cant please everyone.

not sure its a cliche though....

at least where i come from, weird (not unnecessary as they form the interior volumes based on views and solar access) angles, green roofs and corten steel are pretty rare (the green roof is functional not aesthetic)....i can appreciate that some wont like it...i actually hope that some wont.....but to suggest it is typical seems a bit off.

i'd love if you could share some examples that you believe to be similar.


A cliché is an expression, idea, or element of an artistic work which has been overused to the point of losing its original meaning or effect

here it is under construction for your interest.

[ardecila]

Is that glu-lam? I always drool over how sick glu-lam framing looks. I dunno why it's not used more often in the South.

[amor de cosmos]

Arabian Library / richärd+bauer
Architect: richärd+bauer
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

http://www.archdaily.com/130435/arab...-richardbauer/

[STR]

Just as a side note, 1 Liberty Plaza was painted over in the 80's (or thereabout). CorTen apparently didn't react well to the sea air.

[Biff]

Originally Posted by jetsetter

Not to be rude but what an ugly Modernist cliché.

1. Weird and unnecessary angles....check
2. Rusty metal on the outside....check
3. "Green" roof....check

The setting that it is in, with the forest and pond surrounding it, it looks amazing so far. I can't wait until the steel cladding is installed.

[Rizzo]

Originally Posted by amor de cosmos

http://www.plataformaarquitectura.cl...-arquitectura/

This is such a beautiful building. The crisp corners, and I love that glass entry.

[amor de cosmos]

Ethiopian Airlines New Headquarter in Addis Ababa / Söhne und Partner
By: admin | May - 2 - 2011

In cooperation with BET architects from Ethiopia, Söhne und Partner won the international design competition for Ethiopian Airlines New Headquarter in Addis Ababa. The airline has shown progressive development since its establishment and is now one of the fast growing and reputed airlines in Africa. The new Head Quarter is, therefore, planned to address the need of its growth, dynamic operation and attaining its Vision-2025.

http://www.evolo.us/architecture/eth...e-und-partner/

[trueviking]

[trueviking]

Originally Posted by ardecila

Is that glu-lam? I always drool over how sick glu-lam framing looks. I dunno why it's not used more often in the South.

yes it is....

you might need to install the little viewer but here it is u/c.....

http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=...2-2a581473605f

http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=...7-c6c8d5165315

[amor de cosmos]

Originally Posted by trueviking

lol good one XD

Rio Salado Audubon Center / Weddle Gilmore Black Rock Studio
Architect: Weddle Gilmore Black Rock Studio
Location: 3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

http://www.archdaily.com/132556/rio-...k-rock-studio/

[amor de cosmos]

Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form / Jestico + Whiles
Architects: Jestico + Whiles – Alex Gordon
Location: London, England
Client: Media Arts and Science College
Structural engineer: Mouchel Parkman, Brian Bonnett
Landscaping: Place Design + Planning, Rupert Dehaene – Gold
Project manager: Mouchel Babcock Education, Thomas Baxter
Photographs: Courtesy of Jestico + Whiles

http://www.archdaily.com/138164/stok...estico-whiles/

[amor de cosmos]

Ross Barney Architects - James I Swenson Civil Engineering Building in Duluth, Minnesota

This project, a 35,300-square-foot LEED Gold certified building, has integrated sustainable strategies including; increased ventilation, use of low-emitting construction materials, advanced lighting control, advanced thermal comfort control, access to daylight and views for occupied spaces, and the use of an under-floor air distribution system.

http://archinnovations.com/featured-...uth-minnesota/

Unveiled> Toronto Steeles West Station
Will Alsop and RMJM with Stevens Group design a subway station of Cor-ten steel.

http://archpaper.com/news/articles.asp?id=5195