SilverTree at Royal Docks, London by Studio RHE
March 15, 2010
SilverTree by Studio RHE exterior building terraces and balconies
A distinct façade of curved aluminium bands provide solar and wind protection while also accommodating a vast array of photovoltaic panels producing electricity for the buildings use. Further renewable energy is provided by ground source heat pumps built into the foundations and a central biomass energy centre.
The new residential Eco-tower
The sleek 24 storey residential building is wrapped with coloured panels on 2 sides, which provide not only solar shading but also the electrical power from embedded photo voltaic panels and solar water heating. The new residential Eco-tower, called Silvertree was designed and planning drawings recently submitted by Studio RHE.
SilverTree by Studio RHE gateway to East of London
Zilla chair design by Diplomat
June 14, 2009
The chair has deliberate contradiction in that it appears soft, wet and heavy yet its lightweight with a hard surface. It visually references a range of sources from military like jackets through to industrial ducting and even reptilian forms.
tratto da / text and photo by Diplomat
Anatropic materials (strenghts in certain directions) like composites, are ripe for exploring skiful construction as they require empirical knowledge gained through experimention and by the nature of the materials, allow finishes and shapes that are not possible through the usual mass production methods using isotropic materials (uniform strength in every direction) like plastics and metals.
