TD3 | Metaphors | 11.03.10

A subset of the vegitectural that is always of interest is the use of metaphors of nature in design strategies.  Often these tend to be literal interpretations using vegetation, most likely the structural branching aspects of trees - which seem to blend into architectural form well - as a organic or more formal composition.  A selection.

1. Open Air Bamboo Restaurant (DSA+s)

 :: images via Inhabitat

2. The Tote (Serie Architects)

:: images via Dezeen

3. Qatar Convention Center (Yamasaki Associates)

:: images via Inhabitat