Cool Architecture

HoeyHimself · 08-30-2007, 11:10 AM

I've always had a thing for architecture, so every now and then I go on an internet hunt for some sites that can feed my interests. I'm big on the extravagant and a bit over the top, a million dollar home treehouse, underwater living, structures that match their environment...structures that look nothing like their environment. I dont know, I suppose anything that veers away from the norm to put it simply.

Here is one I came across today, alot of pictures, great designs. If anyone else knows of any good sites, post some links up here!

http://www.thecoolhunter.net/architecture/

cemaxc · 08-30-2007, 12:39 PM

I've always liked this house. Its in the mountains to the west of Denver Colorado. It was also in The Sleeper. It looks like a space ship sticking up from the trees when you drive by it on I70.

Bravada · 08-30-2007, 12:58 PM

Everything F.L. Wright designed counts as cool in my book, especially one of his last creations, the out-of-this-world Marin County Civic Center!

**mgescuro** · 08-30-2007, 01:01 PM

Here's are a few of the design proposals for SF's proposed super-high rise...

Transbay Tower

Transbay Tower

Transbay Tower

Proposed rooftop 5 acre park

Public Plaza... with funicular...

Great Hall Entryway

Concourse

**ChevroletRevived** · 08-30-2007, 02:57 PM

mgescuro, all those pictures you posted are from the same proposed design, right? It's really cool looking, I like it a lot.

**mgescuro** · 08-30-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevroletRevived

mgescuro, all those pictures you posted are from the same proposed design, right? It's really cool looking, I like it a lot.

3 separate proposed designs....

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object...SRGFIU.DTL&o=4

I really like the funicular idea.

BrickTamland · 08-30-2007, 03:12 PM

I have always had a thing for architecture, no matter what the style, except for Brutalist. Brutalism is rather depressing.

Here is a skyscraper in Dubai called The Lighthouse. One side of the building will have 4,000 photovoltaic panels for energy generation.

**ChevroletRevived** · 08-30-2007, 03:13 PM

Cool, thanks for posting all those different pics. I think I like the one you posted first the best, I hate Rogers Stirk Harbor's proposal. Yuck.

**mgescuro** · 08-30-2007, 03:29 PM

Let's not forget Burj-Al ARab Hotel in Dubai.

Personally, I love sweeping modern architecture, but I'm a very big fan of Beaux Arts. It's been about 80 years since a new Beaux Arts style building was built in the US... but I love it anyways.

SF City Hall during the Holidays

Inside the rotunda at SF City Hall

War Memorial Opera House

Bravada · 08-30-2007, 04:27 PM

Oh yeah! Long live the glorious kitsch!

camaroman22 · 08-30-2007, 09:55 PM

the airport here is great looking, this was the only decent picture i could find

**mgescuro** · 08-30-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by camaroman22

the airport here is great looking, this was the only decent picture i could find

The airport here is great too.
It's the world's largest building to be build on base isolators -- essentially building shock absorbers to protect against earthquakes. The building is designed to break off from the domestic terminal structure and "roll" with the quake.
It is also the largest international terminal in North America.

**ChevroletRevived** · 08-31-2007, 01:34 PM

I love the SF Airport!

It's got such a cool design.

Chaz_23 · 08-31-2007, 01:53 PM

Calatrava does some interesting designs.
Richard Meier's not bad either.

**mgescuro** · 08-31-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaz_23

Calatrava does some interesting designs.
Richard Meier's not bad either.

Yeah, Calatrava does some interesting stuff.
Too bad he pulled out of the Transbay Tower competition... then again... his design for a transit hub in NYC kinda looks like an afro comb....

And his Chicago skyscraper looks like a big drill bit.

08-30-2007, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
HoeyHimself 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi Drives: 2003 Ford Mustang Posts: 4,534	Cool Architecture I've always had a thing for architecture, so every now and then I go on an internet hunt for some sites that can feed my interests. I'm big on the extravagant and a bit over the top, a million dollar home treehouse, underwater living, structures that match their environment...structures that look nothing like their environment. I dont know, I suppose anything that veers away from the norm to put it simply. Here is one I came across today, alot of pictures, great designs. If anyone else knows of any good sites, post some links up here! http://www.thecoolhunter.net/architecture/ __________________

08-30-2007, 12:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
cemaxc 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The largest small town in Texas Drives: 06 Saturn Vue; 86 Buick LeSabre Posts: 782	Re: Cool Architecture I've always liked this house. Its in the mountains to the west of Denver Colorado. It was also in The Sleeper. It looks like a space ship sticking up from the trees when you drive by it on I70. __________________ Current Family Rides: Mine: 2006 Saturn Vue Sisters: 1986 Buick LeSabre Moms: 1994 Chevrolet Suburban Dads: 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1984 Chevrolet Blazer

08-30-2007, 12:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bravada 70 MPG Two Mode Saturn Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 10,870	Re: Cool Architecture Everything F.L. Wright designed counts as cool in my book, especially one of his last creations, the out-of-this-world Marin County Civic Center!

08-30-2007, 01:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
mgescuro GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 24,405	Re: Cool Architecture Here's are a few of the design proposals for SF's proposed super-high rise... Transbay Tower Transbay Tower Transbay Tower Proposed rooftop 5 acre park Public Plaza... with funicular... Great Hall Entryway Concourse __________________ 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 1995 Mercedes C280 1994 Jaguar XJ6 ...when all hope is gone, you know sad songs say so much... My Vision of Cadillac My Vision of Cadillac (REDUX) Last edited by mgescuro : 08-30-2007 at 03:10 PM.

08-30-2007, 02:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChevroletRevived GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Good Ol United States of America Posts: 8,863	Re: Cool Architecture mgescuro, all those pictures you posted are from the same proposed design, right? It's really cool looking, I like it a lot. __________________ GMI's Revitalization in Action Director Check out our latest lineup by Clicking Here If you've got inside news and would like to be a GMInsider, send me a private message or email me HERE.

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08-30-2007, 03:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
BrickTamland 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waterville, OH Drives: 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Posts: 4,654	Re: Cool Architecture I have always had a thing for architecture, no matter what the style, except for Brutalist. Brutalism is rather depressing. Here is a skyscraper in Dubai called The Lighthouse. One side of the building will have 4,000 photovoltaic panels for energy generation. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own. Current: Super Black 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Former: Brilliant Blue Metallic 1995 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

08-30-2007, 03:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChevroletRevived GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Good Ol United States of America Posts: 8,863	Re: Cool Architecture Cool, thanks for posting all those different pics. I think I like the one you posted first the best, I hate Rogers Stirk Harbor's proposal. Yuck. __________________ GMI's Revitalization in Action Director Check out our latest lineup by Clicking Here If you've got inside news and would like to be a GMInsider, send me a private message or email me HERE. Last edited by ChevroletRevived : 08-30-2007 at 03:19 PM.

08-30-2007, 03:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
mgescuro GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 24,405	Re: Cool Architecture Let's not forget Burj-Al ARab Hotel in Dubai. Personally, I love sweeping modern architecture, but I'm a very big fan of Beaux Arts. It's been about 80 years since a new Beaux Arts style building was built in the US... but I love it anyways. SF City Hall during the Holidays Inside the rotunda at SF City Hall War Memorial Opera House __________________ 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 1995 Mercedes C280 1994 Jaguar XJ6 ...when all hope is gone, you know sad songs say so much... My Vision of Cadillac My Vision of Cadillac (REDUX)

08-30-2007, 04:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bravada 70 MPG Two Mode Saturn Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 10,870	Re: Cool Architecture Oh yeah! Long live the glorious kitsch!

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camaroman22 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,496	Re: Cool Architecture the airport here is great looking, this was the only decent picture i could find __________________

08-31-2007, 01:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
ChevroletRevived GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Good Ol United States of America Posts: 8,863	Re: Cool Architecture I love the SF Airport! It's got such a cool design. __________________ GMI's Revitalization in Action Director Check out our latest lineup by Clicking Here If you've got inside news and would like to be a GMInsider, send me a private message or email me HERE.

08-31-2007, 01:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chaz_23 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,791	Re: Cool Architecture Calatrava does some interesting designs. Richard Meier's not bad either.

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