195. Santoka Taneda Tower
atelier ying, nyc.
Some towers have a funnel structure on top, to allow for unobstructed views of the street.
However, this architectural model is a quasi-mountain shape, dedicated to the wandering Mountain dwelling poet Santoka.
Its odd small-yet-large scale isn't far removed from an elephantine colossus. Climbing up the mountain one encounters multiple terraces that create views that are as important as reaching the top, although there are optional elevator banks. The tower contains multiple inns, narrow streets, the refuge of trees, foliage and drinking huts where one can spend the night(s) and enjoy the sunrise. These "mountainside" levels also have near total darkness at night (other then some stone lanterns) as the top of the tower is used for lighting instead of a 360-degree view and is shielded from the levels below.
Design, concepts, text and drawing are copyright 2014 by David Lo
195. Santoka Taneda Tower
atelier ying, nyc.
Some towers have a funnel structure on top, to allow for unobstructed views of the street.
However, this architectural model is a quasi-mountain shape, dedicated to the wandering Mountain dwelling poet Santoka.
Its odd small-yet-large scale isn't far removed from an elephantine colossus. Climbing up the mountain one encounters multiple terraces that create views that are as important as reaching the top, although there are optional elevator banks. The tower contains multiple inns, narrow streets, the refuge of trees, foliage and drinking huts where one can spend the night(s) and enjoy the sunrise. These "mountainside" levels also have near total darkness at night (other then some stone lanterns) as the top of the tower is used for lighting instead of a 360-degree view and is shielded from the levels below.
Design, concepts, text and drawing are copyright 2014 by David Lo