infomancer» italy http://www.infomancer.net Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:09:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Water Filtration Plant http://www.infomancer.net/2010/03/water-filtration-plant/ http://www.infomancer.net/2010/03/water-filtration-plant/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:14:00 +0000 infomancer http://www.infomancer.net/2010/03/water-filtration-plant/ All too often, functional buildings have little more to say than (in my best robotic voice) “This is a functional building.”  Some of my favorite designs are those that recognize the beauty inherent in everyday functions.  C+S Associati’s water filtration plant in Venice, Italy is a fine example.

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Integrating beautifully with a rather linear landscape of canals and artichoke fields, the thick walls are reminiscent of the old Austrian fortress that once protected the lagoon.

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Functional, beautiful, and celebrating everything that is inherent to its landscape and the processes housed within, it’s no wonder it’s won several awards.

[via ArchDaily]

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