The Shell house

For those of you who use ArchiCad 15, maybe you were wondering about the building in the startup screen of the program… I know I did, and I wanted to know more about the house. So after a day of looking I found it and I can present you with short description of it and some more angles of its beautiful design.

The Shell house

The Shell house, Opening screen of ArchiCAD 15

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Tall building: student design contest

Every architect has specific kind of building close to his heart. If your dream is to design a skyscraper, this contest gives a unique opportunity to show your talent. Top 5 finalist win a chance to present their project to professional jury in Shanghai. Competition for all architecture students, free of charge. Motto of the contest: “Reimagining Tall: Considering Context, Sustainability and Efficiency”

 

http://www.ctbuh.org/Overview/tabid/2961/language/en-US/Default.aspx

Registration deadline: 22nd June 2012

Submission deadline: 6th July 2012

Shanghai congress (top 5 finalists presenting): 19- 21st September 2012

For more information see the Tall building design competition webpage.