Comments on: Jean Nouvel Unveils Reflective LEED Certified Skyscraper in NYC http://inhabitat.com/jean-nouvel-unveils-reflective-leed-certified-skyscraper-in-nyc/ Green design & eco innovation for a better world Sat, 18 May 2013 14:21:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: oviddawen@gmail.com http://inhabitat.com/jean-nouvel-unveils-reflective-leed-certified-skyscraper-in-nyc/comment-page-1/#comment-254670 oviddawen@gmail.com Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:51:14 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=95026#comment-254670 There are some of my photos of 100 Eleventh Ave, including shots of its backside, on the Archiplanet page for this building: http://www.archiplanet.org/wiki/100_11th_Ave%2C_New_York%2C_New_York The differences in detailing, however understandable, were fairly jarring and just slightly disappointing the first time I saw the back side. Some of my photos of the adjacent IAC Building are on that site, too: http://www.archiplanet.org/wiki/IAC_Building%2C_New_York%2C_New_York#External_Links It's pretty interesting to see how the designs for two adjacent sites were resolved so remarkably differently by their respective architects. Gehry's building is so figural and reminds me forcibly of the sails of a clipper ship. There are some of my photos of 100 Eleventh Ave, including shots of its backside, on the Archiplanet page for this building:

http://www.archiplanet.org/wiki/100_11th_Ave%2C_New_York%2C_New_York

The differences in detailing, however understandable, were fairly jarring and just slightly disappointing the first time I saw the back side.

Some of my photos of the adjacent IAC Building are on that site, too:

http://www.archiplanet.org/wiki/IAC_Building%2C_New_York%2C_New_York#External_Links

It’s pretty interesting to see how the designs for two adjacent sites were resolved so remarkably differently by their respective architects. Gehry’s building is so figural and reminds me forcibly of the sails of a clipper ship.

]]> By: Metal Shutter Houses: Glimpse of the Future and Ode To the Past | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World http://inhabitat.com/jean-nouvel-unveils-reflective-leed-certified-skyscraper-in-nyc/comment-page-1/#comment-246106 Metal Shutter Houses: Glimpse of the Future and Ode To the Past | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:11:43 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=95026#comment-246106 [...] the hot spots for architecture right now is the Chelsea neighborhood in New York City. Next to some shiny new architectural darlings stands a humble-looking condo that could have a bigger influence on architecture over time. Unlike [...] [...] the hot spots for architecture right now is the Chelsea neighborhood in New York City. Next to some shiny new architectural darlings stands a humble-looking condo that could have a bigger influence on architecture over time. Unlike [...]

]]> By: Serpentine Gallery Pavilion by Jean Nouvel Opens | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World http://inhabitat.com/jean-nouvel-unveils-reflective-leed-certified-skyscraper-in-nyc/comment-page-1/#comment-239851 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion by Jean Nouvel Opens | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:30:53 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=95026#comment-239851 [...] Nouvel’s design creates contrast between lightweight materials and metal cantilevered structures, all of which are completely red — providing additional contrast with the surrounding green park. Red is an iconic color for Britain and is seen everywhere from traditional telephone boxes to post boxes and London buses. The pavilion is composed of bold geometric forms made from glass, polycarbonate and fabric structures with retractable awnings that create a versatile and adaptable space for the many different programs that take place there during the summer. [...] [...] Nouvel’s design creates contrast between lightweight materials and metal cantilevered structures, all of which are completely red — providing additional contrast with the surrounding green park. Red is an iconic color for Britain and is seen everywhere from traditional telephone boxes to post boxes and London buses. The pavilion is composed of bold geometric forms made from glass, polycarbonate and fabric structures with retractable awnings that create a versatile and adaptable space for the many different programs that take place there during the summer. [...]

]]> By: archistudent http://inhabitat.com/jean-nouvel-unveils-reflective-leed-certified-skyscraper-in-nyc/comment-page-1/#comment-222126 archistudent Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:26:44 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=95026#comment-222126 In regards to arcaterra's comment. High density residential buildings like this one are actually better for the environment than the more spread out suburban residential living. Being compacted together in a smaller area is a great way to save on energy costs and waste control. Now your issue with the beauty of the building is your own opinion. Depending on your favored style of architecture this might not tickle your fancy. However, there are copious amounts of individuals that enjoy this style and would choose to live here. Billy Stardust, LEED has nothing to do with the amount of money the initial cost of the apartment requires. LEED strives to lower the cost of utilities and energy but not the initial cost. A platinum certified LEED building does cost a great deal to building but can pay itself off in a few years. In regards to arcaterra’s comment. High density residential buildings like this one are actually better for the environment than the more spread out suburban residential living. Being compacted together in a smaller area is a great way to save on energy costs and waste control. Now your issue with the beauty of the building is your own opinion. Depending on your favored style of architecture this might not tickle your fancy. However, there are copious amounts of individuals that enjoy this style and would choose to live here. Billy Stardust, LEED has nothing to do with the amount of money the initial cost of the apartment requires. LEED strives to lower the cost of utilities and energy but not the initial cost. A platinum certified LEED building does cost a great deal to building but can pay itself off in a few years.

]]> By: micene@designarts.net http://inhabitat.com/jean-nouvel-unveils-reflective-leed-certified-skyscraper-in-nyc/comment-page-1/#comment-213801 micene@designarts.net Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:06:38 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=95026#comment-213801 Jean Nouvel used "vertical gardens" on a project in Paris (Musée du Quai Branly) The "vertical gardens" on the Paris building we re design by French artist Patrick Blanc. I wonder of the "suspended gardens" on this NYC building were designed and installed by the same artist. Beautiful! Jean Nouvel used “vertical gardens” on a project in Paris (Musée du Quai Branly) The “vertical gardens” on the Paris building we re design by French artist Patrick Blanc. I wonder of the “suspended gardens” on this NYC building were designed and installed by the same artist. Beautiful!

]]> By: arcaterra http://inhabitat.com/jean-nouvel-unveils-reflective-leed-certified-skyscraper-in-nyc/comment-page-1/#comment-213689 arcaterra Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:46:52 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=95026#comment-213689 The building should not have gotten a Leeds certification.The height only adds more density to an already dense city. Plus the use of 1700 different bits of colourless glass coupled with the 22 million dollar apartment manifests an untrammeled fetish of commodity and consumerism. How ecological is any of that. Plus it is an ugly building, out of context and with its dependence on greed and luxury, out of time and out of date. Tear it down. The building should not have gotten a Leeds certification.The height only adds more density to an already dense city. Plus the use of 1700 different bits of colourless glass coupled with the 22 million dollar apartment manifests an untrammeled fetish of commodity and consumerism. How ecological is any of that. Plus it is an ugly building, out of context and with its dependence on greed and luxury, out of time and out of date. Tear it down.

]]> By: Billy Stardust http://inhabitat.com/jean-nouvel-unveils-reflective-leed-certified-skyscraper-in-nyc/comment-page-1/#comment-213495 Billy Stardust Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:42:27 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=95026#comment-213495 Yes great building but no matter how many LEED certificates you're going to show, there is just NOTHING sustainable about someone spending $22 mio on an apartment, sorry. LEED shouldn't be abused for this kind of marketing hypocrisy. Yes great building but no matter how many LEED certificates you’re going to show, there is just NOTHING sustainable about someone spending $22 mio on an apartment, sorry. LEED shouldn’t be abused for this kind of marketing hypocrisy.

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