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The Kimbell Art Museum is a wonderful example of great Architecture by Architect Louis Kahn in Fort Worth, Texas. The building consists of repeated concrete barrel vaults that make the massive 100 foot spans between concrete columns. The length of the vaults was achieved by draping post tension cables along the vaults. For more information about post tension cable construction see the article I wrote here . This year the Kimbell Art Museum is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. As part of the anniversary celebration a new controversial addition is being opened on the Kimbell Art Museum by Architect Renzo Piano. It would be tough for any Architect to build on the site of the beloved Kimbell, hopefully it will be complementary to its excellence. Related Articles: Louis Kahn talks with a brick Post Tension Cable Construction Stressing the Post Tension Cable photo credits Renzo Piano building section top and Louis Kahn building section bottom  photo from Archido

Dyson has designed their airblade drying system into an all in one faucet. This modern faucet allows the user to wash and dry their hands all from the same location. In this video from Telegraph news has Dyson Lead Designer, Chis Osborne explaining how the Airblade Tap works. Related Articles: Ultra Modern Toilet

The Toilet of the future is here. The amazingly sophisticated Kohler Numi Toilet will do everything you could imagine and more all for asking price of $6600 . The premium Numi toilet features all the bells and whistles intergrated stereo, touch-screen remote, motion activated seat, heated seat, stainless steel bidet wand with dryer, warm air vent for feet, illuminated panel, and manual controls. Featured on their website in the Architect Peter Koenig case study house 22 ( Stahl House  1960) at the famously photographed corner glass edge overlooking the valley. Probably not the ideal place to take a dump but gotta make your product look ultra mod. Related Articles: NYTimes Article - Bells and Whistles Descend Upon the Throne New Glass House Modern Timber Construction

Le Corbusier City of Towers imagined giant towers that would be part of the City of Tomorrow. It was an utopian city idea that when implemented was far from successful . The new Judge Dredd movie depicts the super block ( Mega-City One ) and the plot takes hold in a mega sized housing tower ( Peachtree Block ). It was exciting to see an amped up 200 story ideal Corbusier Tower in its full post apocalyptic glory. Related Articles: Iron Man's House Top Ten Architecture Movies on Netfllix Architecture Porno

Interesting building technique for a modern cave house by Architect Anton Garcia-Abril of Ensamble Studio . Utilizes hay bale and concrete pump truck looks as if no rebar was used. During the construction even a cow helped with the construction to hollow out the concrete cave home (nothing went to waste). Referenced Link: Dezeen - Trufa by Anton Garcia-Abril Related Articles: Hay Bale Construction Concrete Canvas Building Concrete Furniture

Louis Kahn discussion with the brick emphasizes the importance of the nature of materials. The unique nature of the material should be understood and used for its pure building qualities and not be substituted for another materials because they are available or cheaper. Louis Kahn was a renowned American architect who had a deep love for bricks. He believed that bricks were not just a building material, but also had a soul and character of their own. One day, he picked up a brick and asked it, "What do you want, brick?" The brick replied, "I want to be an arch." This conversation inspired Kahn to create his iconic design for the Yale University Art Gallery, where he used the brick to create stunning arches and intricate patterns that showcased the unique qualities of the material. The story of the brick became a metaphor for Kahn's philosophy that great architecture is not just about form and function, but also about the materials and the way they interact

Goldstein Tennis Court Photo by Rob Fissmer from ISO50  Small Table Concrete Formwork photo by Rob Fissmer from  ISO50  The Sheats Goldstein Residence blog alerts have been a buzz in the last couple of months with many new pictures of the latest addition of Mr. Goldstein's Estate. The home was originally designed by Architect John Lautner back in 1962 for Helen and Paul Sheats. Jim Goldstein bought the house in 1972 and hired John Lautner back to renovate and perfect the house to Jim's liking. The perfecting of the house and grounds has gone on for decades it has become something of a laboratory of architecture design. After Lautner died in 1994 Jim continued on the vision of the work with Lautner Project  Architect Duncan Nicholson . The new construction now includes James Turrell Skyspace, Tennis Court, Offices, Disco, Lap Pool, Guest House, and Theater. Latest Blogs Featuring Goldstein Construction: Daily Truffle - Mathieu Bitton Photo Exhibit at Sheats Gol

Zaha Hadid does not build many homes but she made an exception with this impressive futuristic residence for client Naomi Campbell. The star trek music theme intro is fitting for home that feels light years ahead of its time. Referenced Link: Design Boom - Zaha Hadid Designs Spaceship House for Naomi Campbell Related Articles: Zaha Hadid 2012 Lecture

Wow this may the most amazing boat i've ever seen. And the 33 million dollar price tag actually sounds reasonable for the luxury that the Walley Yacht offers. It holds an incredible 5800 gallons of fuel for a maximum range of 1500 nautical miles traveling at 9 knots and 300 nautical miles traveling at 60 knots. Related Articles: Steve Jobs Yacht Modern Concept Car