Technics

Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan
KENZO TANGE 丹下建三


This structure is the National Gymnasiums for the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games.
The critical parts of this form is the suspended high tension cables. The cables are attached to a building core as a vocal point. In addition, the cables are aligned into a sweeping curve to form the unique looking of the building. The form of the roof are designed to resist wind that casue by hurricane in the region.I think the structure of this building is developed from the concept of spider web hanging on the branches. The branches are just like the two main columns of the building. Without the columns, the other part of the building cannot stand along.

Another natural phenomenon that demonstrates the first principle of this building is a silkworm hanging on the branches

P.S. I think it is really hard to find a perfect natural phenomonon that can reflect the structure of the building.

Habitation

Consider the following:

Daily routine: Opening the window in my dormitory

Everyday when I go back to my dorm, I would open the window in my room, allowing fresh air to enter my room.

1) Hold onto the knob that locks the window

2) Pull the knob to unlock the window

3) Release the knob

4) Allow my hand to touch the handle of the window

5) Push the handle away from me

6) Push to my desire distance

7) Release my hand

Role of the architecture that play in the routine:

The window, which is a component of the architecture (dormitory), connects outside to inside. When I open the window, the void space outside can establish a connection with the void space in my room.

Role of the architecture that play in the routine:

The window, which is a component of the architecture (dormitory), connects outside to inside. When I open the window, the void space outside can establish a connection with the void space in my room.

How has the routine been accommodated?

The window acts as a threshold and it allows the air from outside to enter into the room.

Research:

Another room that accommodates my chosen routine:

Commerzbank Tower, Frankfurt

This building has some sky-gardens that located at different levels of the building. When the windows open, they bring fresh air to different parts of the sky-gardens. Therefore, the windows also establish a connection between outside and inside. Unlike the conventional office tower, people working in this building will feel more comfortable because they can access more green space. Having fresh air instead of air conditioning is much better.

Form:

The Commerzbank Tower is a rounded triangular building with a triangular atrium. The sky-gardens are located at every 12 floors.