Comments on: Formosa 1140 by Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects

By: eugmir

eugmir — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:20:40 +0000

Pretty cool how the facade is inhabitable…

By: Ghandiman

Ghandiman — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:06:36 +0000

Whatever makes you tick, man! You can prefer to live in a 'craftsman' or 'traditional' house or whatever is considered beautiful by most Americans, but don't preach about things that you obviously don't understand… "living well and good design" – give me a break! If this does not inspire you don't feel obliged to make judgements such as 'awful'. A helpful quote: "it is the privilege of the fool to denounce everything he does not understand…".

By: JC Arch

JC Arch — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:12:21 +0000

The pictures of the facade are fascinating and inspired, the niches created by the screens is reminiscent of Corbu’s Ronchamp. However, based solely upon the entry floor plan, security issues are apparent. Not only is proximity to public space, namely the park, a problem, but the presence of a staircase from the park that leads to residential units, that has no security doors, is ill-advised even in the safest of neighborhoods, let alone this one.

The criticisms of this work are harsh, given that its problems can easily be solved by the installation of a privacy fence or barrier to enclose the park for private residential use in addition to the installation of a security door to front the staircase to the dwelling units.

While aspects of this design may be flawed, it is not without merit. The intent was to give back a piece of the private land to the city for use as a park, so in this vein the architect was successful. It is a question, however, how the residents of Formosa 1140 view the idealism in LOHA’s concept, when considered under the light of security concerns?

This work is an experiment in architectural and social idealism. The more progressive designers do think beyond everyday practicalities, but such things must also be integral in the design in order to become truly transcendant.

By: chrysi

chrysi — Fri, 15 May 2009 02:29:08 +0000

i think that its a very good start for architects to think more for the people and the invaroment and not them selfs , like it used to be. I read all the comments above and i think that it will be hard t change this but its a good start . I liked very much and i expect more like this in the future. Very good achievement!!!!!!!!!!

By: Rafael

Rafael — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:44:29 +0000

pat j – You seems to be into form, but would you like your front bumper clips to start buckling under pressure? Not to mention the raw bumper exposed from daily scraping, I’m talking about a crater out of the garage. Would you like to sandblast your shipping container panels of this place twice a day? That’s what happens to your car.

debbie – My pet chip is named Abu, he’s going back to Cameroon this summer for architecture training with emphasis on container recycling. I’m glad you’re interested in him!

Update! The lucky future residents of the Maersk smorgasbord can wake up to the beautiful tunes of Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, and Earth, Wind and Fire!! A new couch resident has been living right across the street for the last several days. She usually warms up around 6:15AM with Disney themes (today was the Lion King) and around 6:45AM begins her performance. I stopped bringing my iPod when I run, you can hear the melodious tunes from blocks away!! Welcome new friend!!