Local design studio Selldorf Architects has finished a pair of skyscrapers that are located on the waterfront of Brooklyn in the Williamsburg neighborhood. It is clad with porcelain tiles to give it a beautifully iridescent finish reflecting off the light. Last year, the One Domino Square building was completed and now the Domino Sugar Refinery joins.
Link shares, "We used this material with a pearl-like finish that has a real, beautiful shimmer, and also changes during not only the course of the day, but also seasonally. There is something very light about the two towers that appealed to us. The podium in contrast, which is a six-story triangular podium, we clad that a light grey granite."
Porcelain-Clad Skyscrapers
Selldorf Architevts Completes Another New York Skyscraper
Trend Themes
1. Porcelain-clad Architectural Surfaces - Porcelain tiles with iridescent finishes are being utilized to create visually dynamic exteriors in modern skyscrapers.
2. Seasonal Reflective Facades - Building exteriors that change appearance with the light and seasons introduce a new dimension of visual engagement and adaptability in urban environments.
3. Tri-material Building Designs - Combining different materials such as porcelain tiles and granite for distinct sections of a building sets new standards for aesthetic and functional building design.
Industry Implications
1. Architectural Design - Innovative material choices are driving a transformation in how buildings are designed to be both visually stunning and functionally adaptive.
2. Construction Materials - The demand for advanced and aesthetically pleasing materials like iridescent porcelain is reshaping material science and supply chains in the construction sector.
3. Urban Development - Modern skyscrapers with dynamic facades are influencing urban planning, emphasizing the integration of artful design in city landscapes.