The Landmark
London / United Kingdom / 2010
The two towers on the Isle of Dogs communicate clarity as a concept,
from both the inside and the outside. The alignment of the buildings,
which is oriented along the main lines of sight, and the façade design
that, with its glazed exterior, mirrors the world outside, together
create a clear and vibrant architecture.
Clear, because both the design and the materials dispense with organic
forms and colours. And vibrant, because the reflective surface, opaque
panels and layers of sintered glass of the building react to the natural
incidence of light, thus offering privacy and thermal insulation for the
interiors.
The two towers on the Isle of Dogs communicate clarity as a concept, from both the inside and the outside. The alignment of the buildings, which is oriented along the main lines of sight, and the façade design that, with its glazed exterior, mirrors the world outside, together create a clear and vibrant architecture. Clear, because both the design and the materials dispense with organic forms and colours. And vibrant, because the reflective surface, opaque panels and layers of...
- Year 2010
- Work finished in 2010
- Status Completed works
- Type Hotel/Resorts / Tourist Facilities / Bars/Cafés / Restaurants / Interior Design
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