On the last and biggest parcel of land available for residential use in taipei city, vincent callebaut 's twisting, foliage-filled 'agora tower' will preside over the rest of the urban xinyin district. the architect, known for his distinct eco-vision, has designed a high-density space that aims at limiting the ecologic footprint of its inhabitants by forging a symbiotic relationship between the urban dweller and nature. tall planted balconies of suspended orchards, organic vegetable gardens and and medicinal greenery will take root in the high-performance building. in true cradle-to-cradle fashion, even the construction process transforms itself; industrial waste will be returned as a 'technical nutrient' to be indefinitely recycled. the helicoidal towers appropriate their form from the structure of DNA, conceptually speaking to the building blocks of life, as well as dynamism and twinning. four types of housing units form a full level allowing their twisting forms to optimize space for open-air hanging gardens. the angled apartments additionally offer exceptional views of the bustling city by multiplying the transversal views of the overall east-west rhomboidal pyramid. corbelled floors provide structure and privacy.
The Amazing Fangweng Restaurant
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Fangweng restaurant is located in China's Hubei province, 12 kilometers north of the city of Yichang, near Sanyou Cave, or "Cave of the Three tourists." Restaurant is located in Happy Valley in the Xiling Gorge, especially picturesque area rocks, caves and park land located in an area where flows into the Chang Jiang in Yantszy.Vhod Fangweng Restaurant dull gray brick building, but at the far end of a narrow concrete bridge, restaurant cave in the rock, half hanging hundreds of feet above the ground. to this end, customers can view the current water from the Yangtze River. For daredevils bungee jumping platform nearby.
Upon entering the restaurant and down the stairs, not coming to a natural "Cave lobby." Right, 30-foot timber road was built on the rock. This leads to another natural cave, which was transformed into a dining room. Warm lighting from the ceiling gives a golden-yellow glow throughout. Dimly lit and Chinese furnishings in harmony with the environment. Part of the dining room hanging from the cave, where some of the dining tables are placed. This place is sitting high in the air, flowing water can be seen from above.
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