ADRIAN SMITH ARCHITECT CHICAGO SKIN
The 23,000 sqm dragon-inspired pair of 450 and 390-meter high landmark towers, whose skin acts like the scales of fish and Korean mythical creatures, have facades with diagonal cuts that make them breathable. Dancing Dragons, Seoul, Korea | Adrian Smith Architect
ADRIAN SMITH ARCHITECT CHICAGO UPGRADE
Using renewable energy to decarbonize the city and upgrade the existing building stock and urban fabric that consumes more energy than required.Ĭhicago Decarbonisation Plan © Chicago Decarbonisation Plan © Chicago Decarbonisation Plan © Chicago Decarbonisation Plan © 8. Staying true to their philosophy, AS+GG’s plan aims to not simply replace existing carbon production numbers but to provide a sustained development program for the future.
Chicago Decarbonisation Plan | Adrian Smith Architecture Chicago Architecture center © Chicago Architecture center © Chicago Architecture center © Chicago Architecture center ©en. 7. The centre houses large-scale models of famous skyscrapers, world-famous rivers, and walking tours, educational material, and interactive exhibits. Chicago Architecture Center, Chicago, IllinoisĪ 20,000 square feet architecture centre exhibiting the impact of Chicago’s design legacy on skylines around the world. Central park tower © Central park tower © Central park tower © 6.
The focus of the living areas is the panoramic city views and entertaining spaces are positioned to maximize this aspect. The structure is well hidden providing the occupants with floor-to-ceiling windows. Standing tall at 1550 feet, the world’s tallest residential building located on the Billionaire’s Row has extraordinary views and floor plans. Central Park Tower, New York City | Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill It uses various energy-efficient strategies like water reuse, lighting control, and renewable energy options, etc.īaku Landmark development © Baku Landmark development © Baku Landmark development © Baku Landmark development © 5. The higher floor offices, of this LEED Platinum-certified building, connect the outer wall through bridges. The atrium between the exterior wall and the building is an interactive landscaped space for occupants. Baku Landmark Development, AzerbaijanĪ 30,000 sqm mixed-use building with an iconic shape that relates to the city the outer sculptural protective shell references ancient Baku fortress walls and controls heat gain. Astana Expo City 2017 © Astana Expo City 2017 © Astana Expo City 2017 © Astana Expo City 2017 © 4. The first city to run completely on renewable sources since the Industrial Revolution, a smart grid draws the power that the buildings generate, and distributes it. The two-phased development of the 174 hectare Expo 2017 with the theme ‘Future Energy’ is aimed at possible ways of developing alternative energy sources and renewable fuel for transportation. Astana Expo City 2017, Kazakhstan | Adrian Smith Architecture Al Wasl Plaza © Al Wasl Plaza © Al Wasl Plaza © 3. Techniques to control temperature under the dome ensure a comfortable environment for the visitors. The dome is translucent, the projection is visible from both sides. Al Wasl Plaza, Dubai | Adrian Smith ArchitectĪ 150-meter diameter Plaza with a domed trellis in the middle of the Expo 2020 in Dubai has a 360-degree projection surface and 65-meter height. 505 Church Street © 505 Church Street © 505 Church Street © 505 Church Street © 2. The building features an underfloor air-conditioning system that increases the comfort level of people more than the conventional overhead system. A double skin facade on the southwest cools the interiors and traps energy to heat the interiors in winters. The curtain walls tailored to the exposure to the sun for different sides save energy. Meeting the Energy Use Intensity goals of 2030 challenges for architects, the building has a unique form that torques towards the top. This LEED platinum standard 605 feet tall, 38 storey building, will be one of the most energy-efficient and sustainable mixed-use buildings in the world. 505 Church Street, Nashville, Tennessee | Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill
Here are a few of their notable works picked out of the ever-expanding basket of international projects.
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