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Daum Space

March 27th, 2013 | Space

Daum Space was recently built by Mass Studios on a secluded plot of land on the island of Jeju, South Korea. The prominent Internet company chose to escape from the crowded cities in favor of a peaceful, countryside working environment. The move is reminiscent of Silicon Valley in the late 70’s, a similarly rebellious attempt to move away from the urban settings to create a haven of creativity in a more natural environment.

Working here would be incredible!
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The architects created a masterpiece in my opinion. Natural light and greenery infuse almost every corner of the working space.
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I personally work in a lab with no windows at all, and I can feel the drain it causes on my mood.

From Forbes Magazine:

“In the late ’70s (during the energy crisis), the idea of energy-efficient buildings was a sealed building with no windows. Worker productivity went to hell, but nobody was paying much attention to that at the time,” said Mudit Saxena, project manager with Heschong Mahone Group Inc., an energy consulting firm in Fair Oaks.
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“We’ve done a few studies and we’ve found a significant link between worker productivity and access to day lighting and views.”

I couldn’t agree more, and that is precisely why buildings such as Daum Space should become the standard for work environments. I’ve even heard of surgery suites with windows to the outside world.

My favorite room of the design may be that Auditorium. You almost never see natural light in presentation space like this… it’s fantastic.

-RSB

“The Land of Giants” – Power Line Design

January 25th, 2013 | Robot, Space

I recommend you listen to Sigur Rós while reading this post. Ok, please continue.

“The Land of Giants” is a concept from architecture & design firm Choi+Shine. It was proposed back in 2008 to grace the pristine Icelandic countryside, but unfortunately, the structures were never built. Iceland is on the top of my list for future eco-travel destinations. It’s an untouched land of hot springs, spurting geysers, glaciers and waterfalls, and these giant structures would be the perfect complement to the ghostly landscape which has been featured in movies such as Prometheus.

From the architects:

“Like the statues of Easter Island, it is envisioned that these one hundred and fifty foot tall, modern caryatids will take on a quiet authority, belonging to their landscape yet serving the people, silently transporting electricity across all terrain, day and night, sunshine or snow.”

I was amazed to find out that this design didn’t even win the competition… My only guess is that the judges were not ready for such a bold concept. But the time is now!

Please write your local politician and request we replace all power lines with these Giant Alien Robot Sculptures. Thank you.

-RSB

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Supertrees of Singapore

October 9th, 2012 | Robot

Singapore is a thriving metropolitan city commonly known as the “Gateway between the East and West.” Since the 1990s, the government has been devoted to promoting the Arts and Culture, and also a Green way of life. As a result, The Garden by the Bay, a 250-acre park that houses the amazing Supertrees project, was constructed on the waterfront next to the Marina Reservoir.

The giant solar-powered Supertrees finally opened up to the public this past June, 2012. There are 18 in total, and the really cool thing about them is that they actually generate electricity with solar photovoltaic systems. And as if that wasn’t enough, they also come fully equipped with vertical garden space, air venting ducts for nearby conservatories, and collection bins for rain water.

And while they look pretty cool during the daytime, at night, they are spectacular!

Lee Kuan Yew, the first prime minister of the Republic of Singapore, said the project would “showcase what we can do to bring the world of plants to all Singaporeans,” adding that the gardens would become “the pride of Singapore.” I must say that I agree with him. This is the kind of attraction that brings tourists to a city, and the “skywalks” that connect the trees from 150-feet in the air allow visitors the opportunity to see the Supertrees up close and personal.

If you make a trip to Singapore, make sure to stop by the park at night for the light-show. Hopefully more cities will enact these kind of “green” energy projects in the future because they are amazing.

-RSB

Auroville

July 18th, 2012 | Space

Auroville is an idealistic, experimental city located in the Tamil Nadu state of Southern India. It was founded in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa (also known as “The Mother”) and designed by architect Roger Anger.

Here is the Auroville Charter:

1. Auroville belongs to nobody in particular. Auroville belongs to humanity as a whole. But to live in Auroville, one must be the willing servitor of the Divine Consciousness.

2. Auroville will be the place of an unending education, of constant progress, and a youth that never ages.

3. Auroville wants to be the bridge between the past and the future. Taking advantage of all discoveries from without and from within, Auroville will boldly spring towards future realisations.

4. Auroville will be a site of material and spiritual researches for a living embodiment of an actual Human Unity.
The writings of these visionaries, and the specific guidelines for Auroville given by the Mother are crucial for in-depth understanding of what is trying to be achieved in Auroville, a collective experiment dedicated to human unity and international understanding.

When I first saw the pictures of this place, I couldn’t believe it was real. The symmetry of the design is absolutely stunning. It’s reminiscent of crop circles, and I assume this is why it feels like an alien design.

-RSB

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RoboHotel

January 8th, 2012 | Robot

Berlin is well-known for its diverse and progressive architecture. While you may not find the Ludwig Erhard Haus in any tour books, its futuristic foyer is worth the trip. The building was designed by English architect Nicholas Grimshaw in 1994 and is used as a service center for the Chamber of Commerce and the Berlin Stock Exchange.

Berliners call the building “the armadillo” due to its distinctive shape.

The elevators really stand out to me. They look like futuristic space pods…

-RSB

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