BIG architects: st. petersburg pier competition shortlist

'st. petersburg pier' by BIG architects, st. petersburg, florida

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all images courtesy of the st. petersburg design competition

the proposal created by danish firm BIG architects is one of three shortlisted submissions for 

the st. petersburg pier international design competition. the masterplan will organize and harmonize 

a variety of individual events along a network of paths, merging to form the iconic pier structure 

which will gradually flow into the waters of tampa bay. the branching pattern will collectively form 

the 'tributary park' containing native plantings of diverse color schemes. the gardens will highlight 

the programmatic sectors of the park including the museum, observation deck, playgrounds and natural 

forested areas. 

aerial view

bustling activity will be channeled towards the 'wave walk' which undulates to dip and rise from the water, 

framing a swimming pool and small holding area for kayaks, canoes and small scale boats. similar to the waves 

of the ocean, the increasing momentum generated by the volumes of people circulating onto the pier culminates 

by looping the promenade overhead, sheltering people underneath and providing elevated views from the 

generated roof terrace. 

the plaza below the arch may be used for outdoor markets and as a band shell pavilion for concerts. the public spaces 

terminate with a platform which submerges into the bay creating an additional view towards the city. exhibition spaces, 

banquet halls and other public spaces will by placed inside the sculptural building.

view from the bay

wave walk

the wave

promenade loops into an arch to create outdoor seating

the wave can host a variety of public events

parade along the pier

atrium climbing wall inside the wave

inflatable bubble room for children

roof terrace on top of the looping structure

view from water

view of the wave from the tributary park

at sunset

concert viewing the city

at night

model

model

context plan

site plan

programmatic spaces along the wave walk

section

wave walk section

wave walk section

wave walk section

(left) seating oriented to view the city

(right) concert oriented to face the city

(left) concert oriented to overlook the water

(right) concerts facing both the city and water

kristoffer tejlgaard + benny jepsen: people's meeting dome

'people's meeting dome' by kristoffer tejlgaard and benny jepsen, bornholm, denmark

image courtesy of kristoffer tejlgaard

this year's people's meeting in bornholm, denmark, is intended to spark debate and discussion about the future of housing. 

with a need for a venue, danish architects kristoffer tejlgaard and benny jepsen wanted to not only provide the space in which the 

event would take place, but also offer an independent piece that would in itself be a contribution. the 'people's meeting dome' is in 

essence a deconstructed geodesic dome, a mathematically resolved and structurally efficient shape that unfortunately bears little 

architectural specificity to site. a geometric wooden frame composed of triangles as the smallest unit allowed the freedom to take 

differently sized sections and extrude, scale, push and pull them to accommodate programmatical elements as needed, 

in response to its physical context. the space structurally behaves the same and allows a column-less plan with small niches and

crevices for seating and a stage.

the connections are made with custom steel plates that allow full flexibility through modularity. any group of triangular modules can 

be removed, expanded or contracted, made into a window, a door, or treated with a different veneer. the metal nodes incorporate the 

external structure as well as the interior rafters and tension cable connections. its construction possesses the potential to adapt to any

scope with the capability to adapt to changing needs. a table of stress levels was produced with engineer henrik almegaard pinpointing

four strength classes and minimizing the use of extensive material. all the wood used in the project is locally grown douglas pine,

with 2x4's and 2x6's comprising the frames, and recycled old boards wrapping the facade in different patterns.

entry

image courtesy of kristoffer tejlgaard

recycled wood planks wrap the surface in varying patterns

image courtesy of kristoffer tejlgaard

image courtesy of kristoffer tejlgaard

interior of the pavilion

image courtesy of kristoffer tejlgaard

sections of glass flood the space with light

image courtesy of kristoffer tejlgaard

custom steel plate connections act as nodes for all the members of the structure

image courtesy of kristoffer tejlgaard

wood was used for the entire construction, with metal connections and tension cables

image courtesy of kristoffer tejlgaard

fish-eye of the 

image courtesy of kristoffer tejlgaard

construction site

image courtesy of kristoffer tejlgaard

(left) custom steel plates and angles

(right) construction of the dome

image courtesy of kristoffer tejlgaard

wooden structure

image courtesy of kristoffer tejlgaard

bird's eye view

image courtesy of kristoffer tejlgaard

floor plan / level 0

image courtesy of kristoffer tejlgaard

section

image courtesy of kristoffer tejlgaard

3D model

image courtesy of kristoffer tejlgaard

project info:

area: 212 m2.

height: 8m.

features: kitchen, bar, dining area and stage.

client: bl, denmark's public housing.

architects: kristoffer tejlgaard & benny jepsen.

engineer: henrik almegaard.

site: allinge, bornholm, denmark.

date: june 2012.

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unsangdong architects: kring - gumho culture complex, seoul, korea

'kring' gumho culture complex by unsangdong architects

image courtesy unsangdong architects

korean firm unsangdong architects designed 'kring' gumho culture complex 

located in seoul, korea. the building clad in steel features various circular forms 

indented into the surface for windows and openings. a cyclindrial walkway connects 

the various areas within the complex. it is comprised of offices, conference rooms,

cafes and a creative space for holding public performances, events and exhibitions.

http://www.usdspace.com

'kring' - gumho culture complex

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'kring' - gumho culture complex

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interior of 'kring' - gumho culture complex

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exterior of 'kring' - gumho culture complex

interior of 'kring' - gumho culture complex

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interior of 'kring' - gumho culture complex

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interior of 'kring' - gumho culture complex

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interior of 'kring' - gumho culture complex

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interior of 'kring' - gumho culture complex

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interior of 'kring' - gumho culture complex

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interior of 'kring' - gumho culture complex

interior of 'kring' - gumho culture complex

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interior of 'kring' - gumho culture complex

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interior of 'kring' - gumho culture complex

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interior of 'kring' - gumho culture complex

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interior of 'kring' - gumho culture complex

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'kring' - gumho culture complex

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general info

design: jang yoon gyoo, shin chang hoon + kim kyeung tae design 

team: kim sung min, moon sang ho, kim se jin, kang seung hyeun,

kim bong kyun, goh young dong, yi na ra

location: 968-3 daechi-dong, gangnam- gu, seoul

use: temporary building

site area: 4110.9 square metres

building area: 3153.58 square metres

structure: steel structure + stainless steel, sandwich panel