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Worm-Like Sculpture Attaches Itself to Portuguese Bus Stop

Posted: 05 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT

This unusual bus stop looks a bit like it has a parasitic growth protruding from its side. It is, in fact, an urban intervention by Portuguese firm Like Architects.

functional bus stop sculpture

The project is called Bus Stop Symbiosis,and symbiosis is a better word than parasitic to describe the relationship between the existing structure and the added undulating one.

red panels symbiotic bus stop

In a symbiotic relationship, it is possible for both organisms to benefit. The vaguely worm-like red wood fiber/resin addition benefits by entertaining passers-by and giving them a place to sit.

worm-like symbiotic bus stop

The bus stop benefits because the urban art installation provides them with an interesting object to study while they wait for the bus – most of them, no doubt, wondering what this weird curvy thing might be.

portuguese bus stop symbiotic sculpture

Installed as a temporary installation in an historic district of Largo dos Lóios, Oporto, Portugal, the unusual art object was only present for a short time in 2010.

undulating bus stop sculpture

Contrasting so starkly with its surroundings, the shape and color of the bright red sculpture was a statement about the historic world melding with the modern world.

portugal functional symbiotic bus stop sculpture

A playful and interactive project, the Bus Stop Symbiosis drew attention to the existing structure while adding a fun but somewhat puzzling new element to the bus stop and the entire street.

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Former Industrial Building Features Built-In Bookcase Seats

Posted: 04 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT

living room

A former industrial building in Greece has been transformed into a modern apartment complex catering mostly to young adults. The apartments have been designed by IF_Untitled Architecture with a modern aesthetic that hearkens back to the area’s industrial roots.

built in seating bookcase

The focal point of the apartment is a wall-to-wall shelving unit that accommodates books, household objects, and even humans. People-sized cutouts in the shelving unit create unobtrusive furniture that saves space while providing a unique and eye-catching resting area.

dining room

The public areas of the home are composed mainly of concrete, stainless steel, light wood and muted colors. The open floor plan is a reference to the building’s history as a factory, maintaining the high ceilings and exposed ductwork.

dining room living room kitchen

The small galley-style kitchen is bordered on one side by a counter bar. A separate dining area occupies the floor space beyond the counter; transparent chairs are balanced by a heavy-looking wooden table.

white bedroom

In keeping with the starkly industrial feel of the apartment, the bedroom is entirely white. Bright white storage units line one side of the room. A small white vanity table is topped with a huge square mirror that reflects the white walls and bright lights of the room.

bathrooms

The main bathroom and guest bathroom are, by contrast, slightly warmer in their appearance. Softer lighting and tiny hints of neutral colors make the rooms feel inviting without detracting from the overall industrial appeal of the home.