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Complex at the Centre of the Universe

Complex at the Centre of the Universe is pure brilliance!
The CGSociety and NVIDIA were running a competition called the NVArt: Art Space, which was designed to test the vision of artists form around the globe. The entries to this competition are awe-inspiring and grand and yet there could only be one winner. Complex at the Centre of the Universe, an entry from Poland, is majestic in its proportions and brilliant in its conception. Needless to say, it is the deserved winner. Staszek Marek is the man behind this remarkably imaginative formation and his eight years as a 3D modeler and sculptor in the industry are every bit reflected in the Complex at the Centre of the Universe. Turquoise waters surround a beautifully modeled city that itself has been placed on a pedestal as if by a higher being. Technological creations occupy the center stage and yet the concept is in harmony with nature; the model is replete with green parks and gardens. Mark Snoswell, one of the judges of the competition very aptly summarizes it as


The realization of this image is stunning in its scope and imagination with multiple levels of subtle detail that draw you into its world. The artist envisions this complex on a different planet altogether, perhaps one which is quite similar to ours. Or maybe at the back of his mind he has this designed for a time when water levels rise due to incessant warming. Either way this is a beautiful portrayal of a magnificent imagination.

Asymptote Architecture: Velo Towers

new york-based asymptote architecture have sent us images of their 'velo tower' development, situated in the yongsan international business district, seoul, korea. the pair of skyscrapers are composed of stacked and rotated volumes which are a programmatic counterpoint to the conventional tall building typology. by breaking down the scale and massing of the two high-rises into interconnected circular dimensions, the project proposes an alternative architectural and urbanistic response to the traditional repetitions of the cityscape. the eight distinct components are turned and positioned to capture views of the adjacent yongsan park overlooking the han river in the distance. a collection of roof gradients, shared amenities and internal circulation positioned around light-filled atrium spaces are massed to vertically distribute six to eight story residential communities in the yongsan skyline. a raised plinth hovers above the communal landscape which surrounds the base of the towers while the skybridge floats 30 stories above it. the interior fitness, recreation centers, lounges, pools, spas and cafes along with the sky garden provide views of the overall district

Double Spiral Bridge

A fascinating bridge in Japan.

Many innovations seem only to appear where there is a really unusual need, warranting an unusual solution. The Kawazu-Nanadaru Loop Bridge in Japan is one such example: How do you build a bridge from one mountainside to another when the sides of the mountain are so steep that it is not possible to build a road at the same elevation on both sides? This double spiral brings cars up and down a full 45 meters (148 feet) while being seemingly suspended in a valley between two mountainsides.

Some other stats:
- 1.1 km long
- 80 meters in diameter
- speed limit: 30 km/h

Coming upon this bridge in the middle of this mountain road is quite an experience. The bridge was finished in 1982 and has become a popular landmark on route 414 heading south from Tokyo towards the hot spring resorts of the Izu peninsula.

The only way for traffic to get down the mountainside into the valley, too steep for any other usual road-building solutions.

The busy Route 414 serves the weekend crowd from Tokyo, intent to wind down at the hot springs resort of the Izu Peninsula. The “winding down” bit obviously starts at this bridge. The double-spiral structure demands careful driving – the speed limit on the bridge is only 30 km/h, which also helps to better enjoy.

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China Puts up a 30-Floor Building in 15 Days

Released by Broad Group is this video showcasing the fast turn-around time for putting together a 30-floor high rise building after factory-fabricating all the building modules in advance.

Broad Group, a private Chinese enterprise, consists of 4 distinctive companies each specializing in construction, air conditioning, air quality control and energy utilization. The Jack Welch' type CEO plus his wholly-owned subsidiary factories can turn out the pre-fabricated modules in a highly-efficient manner.

They're having several high-rise projects in the pipeline. Among one of the huge projects is a 200-floor skyscraper. FOUR months is all they need to assemble a 200-floor building claimed by Zhang Yue, the art teacher turned founder, chairman and CEO of Broad Group.

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Extreme Engineering – Kuala Lumpur Mega Tunnel

Nothing is impossible when civil engineers are there..The mega tunnel project that took place after all the hiccups but is now considered as the most successful civil engineering project