Architectural Designs

Inspired by the permeability and spatial qualities of Modernist

Summary: Inspired by the permeability and spatial qualities of Modernist houses and the great American dream of a customized home Herzog de Meuron has replaced the usual extrusion of standardized skyscraper floor plates with a staggered progression of structural slabs turning slightly off axis by degrees as they ascend creating constant variety among the apartment floor plans Under construction Herzog de Meuron 56 Leonard Street New York NY This structural arrangement of floor plates create an irregular flurry of cantilevered terraces up and down the building making plays of light and shadow that give the tower a shimmering animated appearance on the skyline  

Image Dimensions: 263 x 380