A) High-Rise concepts

The studio work will proceed from an analysis (first quantitative/ then qualitative) of very recent high rise designs forming part of unprecedented developments in different parts of the world. There is no restriction besides that the design and construction of the building needs to originate after 1990.






Assignment

Stage 1:
Student teams will select one of the three zones for the exploration of projects:
a) North America (NYC, Chicago..) & EU (London, Paris, Madrid..)
b) Asia (China, India, Taiwan, Malaysia..)
c) Arabic Continent (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, ..)

Stage 2:
Student teams with the instructor will discuss and select individual buildings for further inquiry. Buildings will be selected according to quality of design, façade pattern as exoskeleton, structural typologies and innovative aspects pertaining to the design.