The TMW Technical Museum has a Pond-Like Appeal
Amelia Roblin — February 24, 2011 — Art & Design
References: querkraft.at & contemporist
I have no doubt that the infamous Frank Lloyd Wright influenced the design of the TMW Technical Museum by Querkraft Architects. The new foyer of the Austrian institution has been encased in glass and outfitted with a number of colossal lily pad-like columns reminiscent of those found in the Johnson Wax Building over two generations before.
Incredibly, the futuristic pier forms look as avant-garde as ever, and succeed in supporting the ceiling, controlling the acoustics of the room and providing public seating on their white, glass-fiber reinforced plastic. Offering the interior experience of being underwater, the TMW Technical Museum looks to the past and the future for compelling architectural expression.
Incredibly, the futuristic pier forms look as avant-garde as ever, and succeed in supporting the ceiling, controlling the acoustics of the room and providing public seating on their white, glass-fiber reinforced plastic. Offering the interior experience of being underwater, the TMW Technical Museum looks to the past and the future for compelling architectural expression.
Trend Themes
1. Futuristic Architecture - Querkraft Architects' design for the TMW Technical Museum showcases the potential for futuristic, avant-garde architectural designs that draw inspiration from natural elements.
2. Transparent Building Facades - The encasement of the Austrian institution's foyer in glass highlights the growing trend towards transparent building facades that allow for natural light and connection to the surrounding environment.
3. Acoustic Engineering - The use of lily pad-like columns to control acoustics of the room provides an opportunity for innovation in acoustic engineering in architectural design.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The design of the TMW Technical Museum by Querkraft Architects demonstrates the potential for innovative, boundary-pushing architecture that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
2. Construction - The use of materials such as white, glass-fiber reinforced plastic and avant-garde designs like that of the TMW Technical Museum create new opportunities for innovation in construction methods and materials.
3. Acoustics - The use of lily pad-like columns to control acoustics of the room highlights the growing importance of acoustics in architectural design and presents new opportunities for innovation in the field of acoustics.
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