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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Visitor Centre in Australia by Jonathan Gibb – ArchitectSeptember 29th, 2012 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Jonathan Gibb – Architect The split form is at once an ode to the landforms of the genus loci (rock out-crops) and the cultural interweave of local cultures. The building is distinctly two forms, the same yet mirrored & reversed to give a individuality & yet allowing each to speak – open faced to one another in constant dialogue. This dialogue is continued to the landscape by the form of the building, mimicking the shafts of rock and forming of stairs.  Image Courtesy © Jonathan Gibb - Architect
 Image Courtesy © Jonathan Gibb - Architect The material selection speaks to the land by use of rusted steel cladding resembling iron ore found in the rock formations and sustainably harvested internal timber panelling of various species of local trees that is decorative & informative in describing the locations unique qualities of flora. The placement of the Centre creates a destination for visitation – and viewable from approach from below.  Image Courtesy © Jonathan Gibb - Architect This does question the appropriateness of seeing a built form to such a location. Here the built edifice has been designed to mimic the forms of the landscape, but not replicate. Its form, massing and connection to the place pay respect to the land and to the first people, Australia’s Aboriginal people.  Image Courtesy © Jonathan Gibb - Architect
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Tags: Australia Categories: Artlantis, Cultural Center, Landscape, Museum, Photoshop, SketchUp |
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