It’s just a proposal, so it may never happen. Supposed to coincide with the World Expo in Shanghai in 2010. Editor´s comentary: yes, it is going to happen. Stay tuned and see how and why in our forthcoming exclusive interview.
Bjarke Ingels describes how when asked to design a Scandinavian skyscraper with views and daylight in abundance, he chose a slim volume: a thin slab with minimal distance between the facades.
Bjarke Ingels [1974-]. Studies at Copenhagen Architecture School, Denmark [1993-1999]. Professional practice at OMA Rotterdam [1998-2001]. He founds PLOT in 2001 with Julien De Smedt. It ends after 5 years of collaboration to split into JDS and BIG.
Bjarke Ingels [1974-]. Studies at Copenhagen Architecture School, Denmark [1993-1999]. Professional practice at OMA Rotterdam [1998-2001]. He founds PLOT in 2001 with Julien De Smedt. It ends after 5 years of collaboration to split into JDS and BIG.