Tyson's Blog Posts Tagged 'Aedas Global Network' (2)

This Arabian Performance Venue (APV) is a concept for an island theater/museum/hotel to be situated on an island connected to the mainland by several small bridges. The imagery is very impressive. The architecture feels very much like a jewel in the desert. The sheer contrast of the architecture with its barren surroundings accentuates its elegance and uniqueness. The reflections of the…

This is a superb concept by Aedas. This project challenges the unyielding verticality of the skyscraper and allows for a more free expression of the typology. An obviously difficult and structurally problematic design, I hope we begin to see more of these ideas put forth so that our dense urban environments can form architecture in new and interesting ways.…