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Nur Alem, Astana, Kazakhstan,

Nur-Alem is the main symbol of EXPO Nur-Sultan, a giant spherical building with a diameter of 80 meters. On top of the ball are two wind generators that generate power, thereby reducing the energy consumption from the grid.

The structure consists of eight levels, each of which tells about one of the alternative energy sources – “space Energy”, “Solar Energy”, “wind Energy”, “biomass Energy”, “Kinetic energy”, “water Energy”.

On the eighth level is the Museum “Future Nur-Sultan”, and the base of the sphere, with an area of 5000 square meters. the national pavilion occupies a total of 500 meters. It is divided into two zones: acquaintance with Kazakhstan and “Creative energy”.

The Museum of future energy presents projects of scientists of Kazakhstan and startup projects of young specialists in the field of “green” energy sources.

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

Danil Akramov Photography

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Central Park Tower, 225 West 57th Street, Manhattan, New York City

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Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill reveals design for China's tallest skyscraper

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‘Central Park Tower,’ 225 west 57th street, new york, NY,

Extell and Architects Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill,

Rottet Studio Interiors

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Astana Expo 2017

La firma Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Arquitectura de Chicago, ha sido testigo de la competencia de Zaha Hadid, UNStudio, Snøhetta y otros para aterrizar la comisión de diseño para la Exposición Mundial 2017 en Astana, Kazajstán. El esférico pabellón Kazakhstan formará el centro de la exposición, rodeado por los pabellones "International", "Theme" y "Corporate". Una vez finalizada la exposición, todo dentro de los nuevos edificios se puede ya sea desmantelada o adaptado para dar cabida a las nuevas funciones, es decir, no se requeriría la demolición.

http://www.dezeen.com/2013/10/28/adrian-smith-gordon-gill-astana-expo-2017/

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#60 Don't just go to the lectures, ENGAGE THEM!

Most architecture schools have some form of lecture series.  Yes, the lectures take you away from your precious studio, but they can be very effective and great for you long term if you do it right.  Most people go to the lectures, sit there on their phone, and leave not even remembering the speakers name.  

If you were smart, you would have already researched who the speaker was, what they have done, where they are from, and how many of their projects could act as a precedent for your current project before they even got there.  Then made a list of questions (even if it is just one or two) to ask them after they lecture is over.  You would be amazed at some of the answers you will get, and asking the right question could really recieve a useful answer.

Another important thing to know is that the lecturer has to be picked up from the airport and sometimes even driven around for a day or two if they are doing a workshop or seminar.  YOU need to find out if you can volunteer for this and be the one who gets to hang out and personally interview all of these great people while playing chauffeur.

I have been able to meet so many influential people in the architecture community from around the world such as Santiago Calatrava, Gordon Gill, and Mike Lin just to name a few.  Make sure you are taking the time to ENGAGE the lectures and use them to your full potential.  

Oh yeah, and take notes too!!  But if you read this blog you know to write down everything, so I don't have to remind you. ;)