Jalisco State Public Library-Guadalajara, Mexico
Building: Jalisco State Public Library
Location: Guadalajara, Mexico
Completion: Proposal 2005
Architect: Asymptote
Structural Engineer: –
AE Interest: Glass facades on all sides. Tree structure, with a base that expands outward. Glass and supports create a ‘skeletal’ feel.
Dubai International Financial Center – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Building: Dubai International Financial Center
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Completion: 2006
Architect: Asymptote
Structural Engineer: Arup
AE Interest: Bold, red color conveys dominance. Enormous size relates power and significance, themes that relate to the idea of finance.
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Univers Multimedia Theater-Aarhus, Denmark
Building: Univers Multimedia Theater
Location: Aarhus, Denmark
Completion: 1997
Architect: Asymptote
Structural Engineer: Ingenieurburo Teschner, Hamburg
AE Interest: White, sharp, and minimalist design display contemporary urbanism. Supports extend from small pins and expand into large, triangular walls and concavities.
Kaohsiung Marine Gateway-Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Building: Kaohsiung Marine Gateway
Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Completion: Commissioned 2010
Architect: Asymptote
Structural Engineer: Knippers Helbig
AE Interest: Twin towers stand strong, prominent, and bright. Triangular beams give the building an elevated feel. Use of glass allows for natural light.
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