Blobitecture

architectural style blobitecture (blob architecture)

1. Presentation by:
Hafta Ahmad Bedagh

2. A mashup of the words “blob” and
“architecture,” blobitecture is the name for the
architectural style of buildings designed with
totally unique, organic forms, often resembling
a blob or amoeba shape. This style of
architecture is also often referred to as blob
architecture, blobism or blobismus.

3. architect Greg Lynn wrote an essay, “Blobs, or Why
Tectonics is Square and Topology is Groovy” for ANY
Magazine, where he describes his experiments
using graphic software to create new, blob-like
designs. With that essay, Lynn is credited with
giving “blob architecture” its name.

4. The first blobitecture building was the Fresh
Water Pavilion, which was designed by Lars
Spuybroek of Nox Architects and built by Kas
Oosterhuis in the Netherlands in 1993. However,
the idea of blob architecture was not introduced
to the masses until 1995.

5. One of the most iconic
blobitecture buildings is the
Philological Library for the
Free University of Berlin in
Berlin, Germany. Nicknamed
“The Berlin Brain,” this library
was designed by Norman Foster
and looks just like a brain both
on the outside and inside.

6. *The distinctive outer shell and unique
framework
*10 story building
*Oval form enables the building to perfume
consuming only the minimum amount of
energy is necessary
*Use of steel formwork for the slab results in
a reduction of costs in construction waste.

7. 1. Main entrance
2.Exhibition space
3.Physical plant
4.Ramp
5.Assembly
chamber
6.Offices
7.Elevator/core
8.London’ living
room

11. Concept: Yin Yang
(Balance) between 2 main parts of the faculty
Educational X Entertainment, creating a balanced
environment for students to get the best possible
experience in a dynamic building.

21. Thanks For Your
Attention