Parasitic architecture

Explore cutting-edge examples of parasitic architecture that challenge traditional notions of urban design. Discover how these architectural interventions can transform and repurpose existing structures for new purposes.
The Green Exhibition House appeared in Rotterdam in 2001, designed as an experiment in assembling a... Modern Architecture, Commercial, Utrecht, Architecture, Istanbul, Urban, Penthouse, House, Interior Architecture

A parasite is an organism that attaches itself to a host, often leeching food and nutrients at the expense of its host. Parasitic architecture emulates that relationship with structures sitting on top of, underneath, or alongside existing structures, relying on its host for support and resources.

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Oleksandr Malyi
Eco Pods | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Ecology, Architecture, Adobe Illustrator, Interactive Design, Parasitic Architecture, Architecture Project, Design Concepts, Structure Architecture, Architecture Design

Eco-pod is economical, socially responsible and environmentally sound design typology and prototype solution for the new century. It promises to be carbon free, low cost and environmentally sound solution as it is personally gratifying. Because of its transportability and size, it allows instantaneous gratification for communities which require immediate solutions to their plight to save their natural environment.

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Gessi Gomez
Architecture, Design, Character Design, House Design, Kunst, Design Projects, Architecture Model, Projects, Structure Architecture

For a long time, buildings were made to be static objects. Their sealed private interiors were totally disconnected from the public realm. the skyscrapers became a symbol of capitalist power, the value of which was only accessible to the wealthy few and agnostic of the collective many, But now public structures in forms of parasites are here to take over.

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pear chohuai