The Kinetower Unites Movable Design and Architecture
kineticarchitect — March 2, 2011 — Art & Design
References: kinetura & blog.kineticarchitecture.net
The Kinetower is Kinetura’s concept for a building whose facade elements responds to the sunlight or for the user inside. The elements have the ability open and close in a very fascinating way. The bending of the metal material on the building's exterior makes it seem as it would be from made from fabric.
Like a curtain, this flexible metal facade allows the building to transform while providing a spectacular view. The designers of the Kinetower Xaveer Claerhout and Barbare van Biervliet show in their video how light can interact with architecture.
Like a curtain, this flexible metal facade allows the building to transform while providing a spectacular view. The designers of the Kinetower Xaveer Claerhout and Barbare van Biervliet show in their video how light can interact with architecture.
Trend Themes
1. Malleable Facade Design - Opportunities for creating buildings with flexible and responsive exterior elements that can adapt to sunlight and user preferences.
2. Interactive Architecture - Innovative designs that allow for the interaction between light and architecture, creating a dynamic and engaging experience for users.
3. Transformative Building Structures - The use of bending metal materials in building exteriors that can mimic the appearance of fabric, providing a visually captivating and ever-changing aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architectural industry could explore new possibilities in creating buildings with adaptable facades that enhance user experience and aesthetics.
2. Construction and Engineering - Construction companies and engineers can embrace the use of malleable facade design to build structures that can respond to changing environmental conditions and user preferences.
3. Smart Building Technology - The development of interactive architecture can be integrated into smart building technologies, enabling buildings to dynamically adapt to users' needs and preferences in real-time.
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