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Glassell School of Art : Steven Holl’s design is characterized by an arrangement of large precast concrete elements positioned between horizontal and bent in-situ concrete beams.
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Steven Holl Architects · Glassell School of Art : See more at https://divisare.com/projects/386133
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The composition of heavy opaque components versus translucent lightweight elements adds a harmonious visual rhythm to the structure. : The composition of heavy opaque components versus translucent lightweight elements adds a harmonious visual rhythm to the structure.
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Glassell School of Art : The Glassell School of Art is in direct vicinity of the museum designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and another architectural showpiece by Steven Holl, the ‘Kinder Building’.
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Additional major aspects integrated into the architectural design were requirements for perfect illumination with diffuse natural daylight as well as natural ventilation of the interiors.
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Additional major aspects integrated into the architectural design were requirements for perfect illumination with diffuse natural daylight as well as natural ventilation of the interiors.
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Glassell School of Art : The wedge-shaped building of the Glassell School of Art is featured by a publicly accessible green roof arising gently from the central sculpture garden.
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The concrete mixture and the special surface treatment of the prefabricated concrete components resulted from an elaborate sampling process. : The concrete mixture and the special surface treatment of the prefabricated concrete components resulted from an elaborate sampling process.
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General Information

Completion: 20 May 2018
Status: in use

Project Type

Function / usage: University building

Location

Location: , , ,
Coordinates: 29° 43' 38.40" N    95° 23' 26.37" W
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Glassell School of Art: genuine materiality through large precast concrete elements

Glassell School of Art: genuine materiality through large precast concrete elements

The construction of the Glassell School of Art, Houston, designed by Steven Holl Architects, was formally inaugurated on May 20, 2018. The wedge-shaped building – resting on an underground parking garage – i ... [more]

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  • Published on:
    03/07/2018
  • Last updated on:
    03/07/2018
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