The Westbahnhof Train Station by Shahira Hammad is a stunning and complex tree branch installation that completely covers the original Vienna train station. This installation has been designed as part of Hammad's postgraduate thesis project for the University of Applied Arts in Vienna.
Students were asked to recreate the current station, and the options were endless for transforming a simple building with innovative designs. Hammad has kept the original building, but has let nature take over, leaving the old station completely unrecognizable.
This design contaminates the original building with complex metal pieces. In 2008, Hammad was awarded for her marine research complex project, and her work is receiving international press.
Twig-Covered Locomotive Platforms
Westbahnhof Train Station by Shahira Hammad is Rustic
Trend Themes
1. Nature-inspired Architecture - The trend of incorporating elements from nature into architectural designs presents opportunities for creating unique and visually stunning structures.
2. Sustainable Infrastructure - The trend towards sustainable infrastructure includes using natural materials and processes to create eco-friendly buildings and installations.
3. Disruptive Design - The trend of transforming existing structures into unrecognizable, yet functional, works of art promotes innovation and challenges traditional notions of architecture.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can leverage the trend of nature-inspired architecture to create innovative and eye-catching structures.
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3. Art Installations - The art installation industry can embrace the trend of disruptive design to create captivating and unconventional works that challenge viewers' perceptions.