Ark Hotel Architechture

Ark Hotel of China is remarkable achievement of the interesting buildings in the world. Design by Russian company Remistudio,with the help of the International Union of Architects’ Architecture program for disaster relief. The Ark hotel is created just like a rainbow and is build with wooden arches, of steel cables and a layer of self-cleaning plastic rather than glass to provide it an unbelievable new look.It is designed is such a away that it uses UPS power to utilize alternative energy sources through solar panels and a system of rainwater harvesting to fulfill the needs of the people regarding power and water. 

The dome-shaped hotel is constructed with wooden arches, steel cables and a “self-cleaning” plastic layer instead of glass.Further, the 14,000 square metre shell-like construction of arches and cables distributes the weight evenly, meaning it can withstand earthquakes.It has also been designed to stay afloat in the event of floods or rising seas.It would be built around a central pillar connecting to roof-top wind generators and heat pumps, as well as to energy storage and thermal conversion units below.There will also be a “tornado” energy generating spiral at the top of the pillar.Daylight is filtered through to internal rooms due to the hotel’s see-through structure, reducing the need for lighting.There will be an array of vegetation to aid air quality and provide food sources.The Ark project was designed by Russian firm Remistudio with the assistance of the International Union of Architects’ program Architecture for Disasters Relief.

I am very fond of the ocean life, and came across this hotel. I am fascinated by not only the architecture of it but also how it is floating. It would be pretty awesome if it could actually move to different locations in the ocean around China. I would love to visit this and observe the ocean in the underwater rooms too.. 

Hyperrealistic sculptures by Ron Mueck

This week I viewed several sculptures by London-based sculptor Ron Mueck, formerly a model maker and puppeteer for children's television and films, has been creating fine art sculptures since 1996. Using resin, fiberglass, silicone, and many other materials, Mueck constructs hyperrealistic likenesses of human beings, while playing with scale. The detailed sculptures are captivating when viewed up close, as they may be many times larger or smaller than expected. His work leaves me with various feelings, thoughts and questions...

  Below is an idea of how he created his piece, Big Man. 

My personal favorite of his is "Youth"...although he depicted it from what he knows in the streets of London, it speaks volumes here in comparison. This young boy is shown looking in disbelief at his stab wound, the feeling I get is how the reality of his lifestyle may have now registered...I ask myself if he will make the decision to live his life differently or will there be a next time that will end his life? Currently here in America, young black males are not given the chance to make that decision, as now it seems their lives are not being valued, not by each other, and most definitely not by society...too many have been killed senselessly...and it saddens me.  

Follow your dreams

I chose this picture because it spoke to me and my position in life right now, where big decisions and small decisions have to be made constantly. We grow up and as a young adult we think we have life all figured out and that our plans will have a clear straight path. But they don't, it isn't life if there isn't a challenge or a barrier in the way of some of our dreams. And sometimes, even the dreams we have as children or young adults, are not realistic and we have to cancel them, and go for something different. As a nursing student, and seeing so many people come and go, this picture rings very true...

This piece was by the infamous and mysterious British street graffiti artist Banksy. His technique is basic spray painting and stencil for preciseness, he maintains anonymity when he does his random art in various locations. He is well known for his controversial pieces and dark humor, but does not sell or duplicate his work, and he continues to travel the world under the radar making art everywhere.