heydar aliyev center zaha hadid architects
D Pos - From the architect. As part of the former Soviet Union, the urbanism and architecture of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan on the Western coast of the Caspian Sea, was heavily influenced by the planning of that era. Since its independence in 1991, Azerbaijan has invested heavily in modernising and developing Baku’s infrastructure and architecture, departing from its legacy of normative Soviet Modernism.
Zaha Hadid Architects was appointed as design architects of the Heydar Aliyev Center following a competition in 2007. The Center, designed to become the primary building for the nation’s cultural programs, breaks from the rigid and often monumental Soviet architecture that is so prevalent in Baku, aspiring instead to express the sensibilities of Azeri culture and the optimism of a nation that looks to the future.
The design of the Heydar Aliyev Center establishes a continuous, fluid relationship between its surrounding plaza and the building’s interior. The plaza, as the ground surface; accessible to all as part of Baku’s urban fabric, rises to envelop an equally public interior space and define a sequence of event spaces dedicated to the collective celebration of contemporary and traditional Azeri culture.
Elaborate formations such as undulations, bifurcations, folds, and inflections modify this plaza surface into an architectural landscape that performs a multitude of functions: welcoming, embracing, and directing visitors through different levels of the interior. With this gesture, the building blurs the conventional differentiation between architectural object and urban landscape, building envelope and urban plaza, figure and ground, interior and exterior.
Fluidity in architecture is not new to this region. In historical Islamic architecture, rows, grids, or sequences of columns flow to infinity like trees in a forest, establishing non-hierarchical space. Continuous calligraphic and ornamental patterns flow from carpets to walls, walls to ceilings, ceilings to domes, establishing seamless relationships and blurring distinctions between architectural elements and the ground they inhabit. Our intention was to relate to that historical understanding of architecture, not through the use of mimicry or a limiting adherence to the iconography of the past, but rather by developing a firmly contemporary interpretation, reflecting a more nuanced understanding. Responding to the topographic sheer drop that formerly split the site in two, the project introduces a precisely terraced landscape that establishes alternative connections and routes between public plaza, building, and underground parking. This solution avoids additional excavation and landfill, and successfully converts an initial disadvantage of the site into a key design feature.
One of the most critical yet challenging elements of the project was the architectural development of the building’s skin. Our ambition to achieve a surface so continuous that it appears homogenous, required a broad range of different functions, construction logics and technical systems had to be brought together and integrated into the building’s envelope. Advanced computing allowed for the continuous control and communication of these complexities among the numerous project participants.
The Heydar Aliyev Center principally consists of two collaborating systems: a concrete structure combined with a space frame system. In order to achieve large-scale column-free spaces that allow the visitor to experience the fluidity of the interior, vertical structural elements are absorbed by the envelope and curtain wall system. The particular surface geometry fosters unconventional structural solutions, such as the introduction of curved ‘boot columns’ to achieve the inverse peel of the surface from the ground to the West of the building, and the ‘dovetail’ tapering of the cantilever beams that support the building envelope to the East of the site.
The space frame system enabled the construction of a free-form structure and saved significant time throughout the construction process, while the substructure was developed to incorporate a flexible relationship between the rigid grid of the space frame and the free-formed exterior cladding seams. These seams were derived from a process of rationalizing the complex geometry, usage, and aesthetics of the project. Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester (GFRP) were chosen as ideal cladding materials, as they allow for the powerful plasticity of the building’s design while responding to very different functional demands related to a variety of situations: plaza, transitional zones and envelope.
In this architectural composition, if the surface is the music, then the seams between the panels are the rhythm. Numerous studies were carried out on the surface geometry to rationalize the panels while maintaining continuity throughout the building and landscape. The seams promote a greater understanding of the project’s scale. They emphasize the continual transformation and implied motion of its fluid geometry, offering a pragmatic solution to practical construction issues such as manufacturing, handling, transportation and assembly; and answering technical concerns such as accommodating movement due to deflection, external loads, temperature change, seismic activity and wind loading.
To emphasize the continuous relationship between the building’s exterior and interior, the lighting of the Heydar Aliyev Center has been very carefully considered. The lighting design strategy differentiates the day and night reading of the building. During the day, the building’s volume reflects light, constantly altering the Center’s appearance according to the time of day and viewing perspective. The use of semi-reflective glass gives tantalizing glimpses within, arousing curiosity without revealing the fluid trajectory of spaces inside. At night, this character is gradually transformed by means of lighting that washes from the interior onto the exterior surfaces, unfolding the formal composition to reveal its content and maintaining the fluidity between interior and exterior.
As with all of our work, the Heydar Aliyev Center’s design evolved from our investigations and research of the site’s topography and the Center’s role within its broader cultural landscape. By employing these articulate relationships, the design is embedded within this context; unfolding the future cultural possibilities for the nation.
heydar aliyev center zaha hadid architects
Eco Friendly Home Build In 6 Weeks !!!
D Pos - The eco-friendly home of your dreams could be constructed in as little as six weeks, if you take Avalon House as an example. Designed and built by Australian design studio Archiblox, the Avalon House is a modular green-roofed home that was prefabricated off-site and installed on a coveted beachside property in under two months.
Located in New South Wales, the green-roofed beach retreat has a low-impact environmental footprint, from the minimal construction waste to the use of FSC-certified timber.
Avalon House by Archiblox, prefab architecture in New South Wales, home built in six week, prefab green roofed homes, modular homes in New South Wales.
The 106-square-meter Avalon House may be diminutive in size, but is big on design, which builds on the illusion of spaciousness. The house, which is oriented to oceanfront views, is clad in FSC-certified blackbutt hardwood timber milled from sustainably managed forests and topped with a green roof that minimizes rainwater runoff and solar penetration.
The south and east facades open up to an outdoor veranda that blends indoor and outdoor living. The modular home is raised on a set of structural posts and sits lightly on the sloping site to reduce water flow.
Avalon House by Archiblox, prefab architecture in New South Wales, home built in six week, prefab green roofed homes, modular homes in New South Wales.
Related: Australia’s first carbon-positive prefab house produces more energy than it consumes.
The home’s long and linear east-west orientation allows for panoramic ocean views and cross-ventilation. Windows are minimized on the south side, while large amounts of glazing wrap around the north facade for access to natural light.
The bright and airy interior places an open-plan living area, dining space, and kitchen on one half of the home, while a master bedroom, a small two-bed bedroom, and a bathroom occupy the other half. Low VOC paints and natural oils were used throughout the interior.
Eco Friendly Home Build In 6 Weeks !!!
2016 ABT Audi RS6
D Pos - hp/537 kW, you may first think of an Italian super-sports-car or a big truck but not of a roadworthy family or business estate. But ABT Sportsline is still able to surprise its target group and at the Geneva Motor Show 2014 will present its latest Audi RS6 model, the 320 kph ABT RS6-R.
“Mind you, the R stands for racy, not for rough or rude,” says CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt: “As with the normal Audi RS6, ours also provides the utmost comfort, sumptuousness and usefulness, limited to 25 cars worldwide.“
To turn this high-performance car into a refined gem, ABT uses ABT Power. This kit includes the ABT Engine Control unit, a specially developed software and a specially adapted stainless steel exhaust system – that makes for a superb sound and an even more attractive look with its two double end pipes.
But power isn’t everything. In order to make the Avant even more of a sports car, the engineers used an ABT height adjustable spring kit. Dunlop high-performance tyres specially selected for the RS6-R complete this dynamic set-up.
This inviting features may make it hard for some people to accept that this racy ABT in Geneva can only be viewed while it is standing still. But that may be just as well, because it makes for a better appreciation of the extensive body kit and the lavish 22-inch ABT DR alloy wheels.
Selected parts made of exposed red carbon is what all body components have in common: they can be found on the front lip with its blades, air inlet covers including flics, side skirt attachments with side blades and the rear skirt. Mirror caps, fender inserts and a rear spoiler complete the imposing look.
And since passengers would find it difficult to see their car in the rear-view mirror, ABT also “decorated” the interior with letterings and embroidery that are as discreet as they are tasteful. Carbon-shift paddels and LED-shifting lights on the steering wheel help finding the perfect gear shift moment.
2016 ABT Audi RS6
Beautiful Ferrari FF Black
D Pos - This is a classy Ferrari FF that follows the traditional Ferrari grand tourer formula of V12 front engine and rear wheel drive. The car is dark and sinister, but with a dark red leather interior. Where it goes to the next level is in the HG Performance installed mods from Novitec, DPE Wheels and Pirelli tires.
Let’s take a look at this amazing black Ferrari FF. This car is a collaboration project between HG Performance and Blue Label Auto. Its purpose is to be a classy and fast daily driver with long trip capabilities – pretty much what the Ferrari FF is supposed to be in the first place – but with a hidden secret.
Said secret pretty much stops being a secret as soon as you put your right foot down. That’s because the screaming V12 with the sound essence of an F1 car immediately shoots out of the tail pipes. Reason being, this is a particularly special black Ferrari FF.
It features a Novitec Group Stage 1 Performance Package with a custom exhaust system. This exhaust system starts all the way at the front while enjoying a perfectly crafted X-pipe in the middle. Out the end it loses the stock restriction resulting in the Ferrari V12 sound we know and love, but louder. The Novitec Stage 1 Performance Package also includes ECU calibration to take advantage of the mods.
There is no way the ride height would remain stock. The suspension is fitted with Novitec lowering springs allowing for a nice drop that still looks Ferrari-like. The wheels are by DPE in 21” at the front and 22” at the back. The satin black finish goes perfectly well with the overall sinister look of this FF. Tires are Pirelli P Zero Nero.
Final enhancements include a slew of carbon fiber aero parts by Novitec. These carbon fiber bits include the tail light housings, side skirts, rear diffuser and lip spoiler. After all was done, the car was sent to CE Detail to get a complete paint correction and polish befitting its newfound stature.
The dark horse look of the build combined with the deep red interior makes for one astonishing looking car – One that drives and sounds amazing as well. We want to thank Blue Label Auto for selecting us to work on their car. Keep an eye out for it at SEMA 2015.
Beautiful Ferrari FF Black
Amazing Papercut Art by Jo Chorny
D Pos - Paper can be used to create anything, it depends on how creative we are.
The artist Jo Chorny also known as peaceofpaper1 creates handmade papercut art. Jo Chorny loves animal, tattoo & performing aerial acrobatics.
Jo Chorny creates papercut art by cutting paper with a scalpel. Once finished with a particular hand cut paper Chorny has a preferred method of photographing it. Chorny uses a variety of colors and textures in the sky as a background.
Look at these amazing papercut art created by Jo Chorny.
Amazing Papercut Art by Jo Chorny
A Giant Sculpture Crawls Out Of The Ground In Public Square Of Budapest
D Pos - Artist Ervin Loránth Hervé created an impressive sculpture called “Popped Up” that depicts a giant man crawling out of the earth.
The polystyrene sculpture is located at Széchenyi Square in Budapest, Hungary, and was one of the highlights for the Art Market Budapest 2014 international contemporary art fair.
Art Market Budapest is an annual exhibition and art fair that puts contemporary Central and Eastern European art and artists in the spotlight.
Aside from art exhibitions, the fair features round table discussions, artist interviews, book launches, presentations and other events.
A Giant Sculpture Crawls Out Of The Ground In Public Square Of Budapest
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
D Pos - If you’ve been planning a trip to Kyoto, you’ve probably seen pictures of the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove – along with the torii tunnels of Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine and Kinkaku-ji Temple, it’s one of the most photographed sights in the city.
But no picture can capture the feeling of standing in the midst of this sprawling bamboo grove – the whole thing has a palpable sense of otherness that is quite unlike that of any normal forest we know of.
You can access it directly from the main street of Arashiyama, a little to the north of the entrance to Tenryu-ji Temple, but it’s best paired with a visit to that temple (exit the north gate, take a left and you’ll be in the grove in no time).
There’s just one main path through the grove, which leads slowly uphill. Once you get to the top of the hill, the entrance to the sublime Okochi-Sanso Villa is right in front of you (go in, you won’t regret it).
There are two great hotels near the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove – Hoshinoya and Suiran. There’s also the beautiful Arashiyama Benkei ryokan.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
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