Monday, 18 August 2014

Fish Skyscraper

As I Steal some time to blog I came across this lovely structure on the Dezeen magazine website.This is a 93-metre-high structure covered in scales.

Doumen Observation Tower by RMJM is a fish-inspired skyscraper


The RMJM architecture firm  has won a competition to design a landmark tower for Doumen, China. The structure is proposed to be located between the intersection of two rivers in Zhuhai, the Doumen. The shape of the tower's intention is to mimic the flow of water this in turn creates office spaces to suit the shape of the building.

Doumen Observation Tower by RMJM is a fish-inspired skyscraper

Doumen Observation Tower by RMJM is a fish-inspired skyscraper
The tower's curving form will be clad with 1,400 bent panels, made from perforated aluminium. These will give the structure its scaly appearance, whilst shading the interior from direct sunlight.

Doumen Observation Tower by RMJM
The tower is set to be delivered as part of the wider regeneration of Doumen's riverfront.

Site plan:

Doumen Observation Tower by RMJM

Concept diagram:

Doumen Observation Tower by RMJM

Structural diagram:

Doumen Observation Tower by RMJM

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