A bizarre kaleidoscopic escalator in Tokyo

Hiroshi Nakamura is the architecture of this interesting structure. In the picture shoppers take the escalators under multifaceted mirrors to the designer stores at the castle-like Tokyo Plaza Omotesando Harajuku.

(Credit: Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert)

There is a floating opera theater in Austria in the shape of a giant human torso

On this picture, you can see how cranes are mounting the head over the torso. The stage is on Lake Constance, Austria.

I am not a big fan of opera, but would be definitely up for a movie there.

A glass doorknob shows who’s standing behind the door

Designed by a Japanese architect Hideyuki Nakayama, this doorknob shows who is standing behind the door. The only drawback is that it also shows the room you are in to the other party.

Rotating Tower

World's first ‘building in motion’ ready in 2 years

Rotating Tower design will begin construction in next few weeks

On Tuesday 24th June, press were treated to an introduction to the world’s first ‘building in motion’. Rotating Tower, designed by Italian architect David Fisher, is expected to move from design to reality in less than two years.

The design, in collaboration with British firm Dynamic Architecture Group, will be premiered in two locations: Moscow and Dubai which were chosen for very different reasons. Dubai was Fisher’s first choice for the tower. He said: “Dubai is a city of the future and I think that the building of the future should be in the city of the future.” He took inspiration from UAE Vice President and Dubai ruler, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who told him: “Don’t wait for the future, face the future.” Moscow got involved by approaching Fisher who accepted the Russians proposal knowing that they would be 'fast at putting things together'.

Dubai’s building will reach 80 floors: The top 10 floors will be used for luxury ‘Villa’ style apartments, below which a further 35 floors of accommodation, then the 15 floors below will comprise an extravagant hotel and the lowest 20 floors used as retail space.

The segmented tower design will allow each floor to turn independently using voice recognition technology and giving those inside an ever-changing view over the space of 1 to 3 hours. In the Dubai building the voice recognition will be able to interpret such instructions as ‘left’ or ‘right’ in English, Arabic or Italian but any language could be programmed in for further buildings.

It was suggested by one journalist that there may be difficulties when one floor is occupied by more than one tenant. Fisher responded that the architects would be able to adapt a building in whichever way necessary to suit their needs and added: “It opens a way of thinking... people start to think in a different direction.”

Rotating Tower is the Italian architect’s first skyscraper design but he is confident that he will be able to pull off the concept, first listing his experience in the architecture world and then by stating: “I did not design skyscrapers but I feel completely ready to do so.”

The Rotating Tower design uses photovoltaic cells and wind turbine technology to collect enough energy to power itself and Fisher says they ‘will have some so we can sell to the neighbours’. The cells which will be placed on the top surface of each floor will be 15% open to the sun’s rays on all 80 floors for the full day helping to power the building.

It is hoped that the tower’s design could be adaptable worldwide with the same power generation capabilities. Fisher said: “Most cities in the world have enough wind to power these turbines – we have used German technology and are testing in Italy and it seems we have enough power” (for the current buildings).

The towers will also be the first skyscrapers to be entirely constructed from prefabricated parts put together in a factory in Southern Italy by a team of 600 in the facility and 80 on-site. Moscow and Dubai’s towers will begin construction in the next few weeks in Italy where the bathrooms, the most complicated part of the design according to Fisher, will be created and it is hoped they will be able to break ground in the next couple of months. While there has been interest from several countries throughout the world Fisher hopes that New York will be the next to pick up on the concept.

Niki May Young
News Editor

source: worldarchitecturenews.com

The world’s most daring restaurant

This restaurant sits on a mountain high above Chang Jiang river, a tourist attraction in China.

I am not sure how well they cook, but the experience is probably difficult to forget.

There are 750,000 concrete bunkers in Albania

There are approximately 750,000 concrete bunkers in Albania, also known as “concrete mushrooms” for their look.

The bunkers were commissioned by the former dictator of Albania, Enver Hoxha. An ally of the Soviet Union and a strong believer in Western invasion, he built these bunkers to protect his country.

Fortunately, there was no invasion and the bunkers weren’t needed. Until today, they remain useless. Or almost useless.

Some people use them as homes for animals and agricultural tools.

Local entrepreneurs transformed some of these bunkers into small shops.

Children use them to play.

Students suggest to transform them into cheap hostels throughout the country.

Teenagers use them to make out.

However, most of the bunkers still remain unused.

Lovely zipper pond

I really liked this simple and cute idea for a pond.

Interesting fingerprint office in Thailand

More looks like an art installation than a fingerprint office.

10 Hilarious Human-Shaped Pieces of Furniture

1.Samal Design , a popular Paris based design studio, has come up with their new line of furniture collection called "Human Furniture"



2.Exotic dresser by Peter Rolfe.



3.High-heels table designed by Mario Philippona.



4.Human Lamp.



5.Human Chair.



6.This table is another crazy creation of sculptor Mario Philippona.



7.While it might make your house feel slightly like the Adams Family mansion, this doorknob is certainly a unique way to greet your guests.



8.Sexy 'her chair', not for him!



9.This body sofa was created by Atelier van Lieshout, which was founded by Joep van Lieshout in 1995.



10.P*e*n*i*s Shaped Chandelier by Rock and Royal.

10 Hilarious Human-Shaped Pieces of Furniture

1.Samal Design , a popular Paris based design studio, has come up with their new line of furniture collection called "Human Furniture"



2.Exotic dresser by Peter Rolfe.



3.High-heels table designed by Mario Philippona.



4.Human Lamp.



5.Human Chair.



6.This table is another crazy creation of sculptor Mario Philippona.



7.While it might make your house feel slightly like the Adams Family mansion, this doorknob is certainly a unique way to greet your guests.



8.Sexy 'her chair', not for him!



9.This body sofa was created by Atelier van Lieshout, which was founded by Joep van Lieshout in 1995.



10.P*e*n*i*s Shaped Chandelier by Rock and Royal.

10 Most Amazing Buildings In The World

Modern architecture has brought many amazing buildings to the world.

Quirky shapes, ambitious designs, new materials, and new different styles have come with the modern architecture into construction today. The purpose of the building is not always seen in its design. Futuristic museums and opera houses have become a usual thing. Today we list 10 most amazing buildings in the world.