I bet you cannot discern even a hint of Working Blue's interior program by scrutinizing its exterior. The abstract and iridescent purple structure seems to have been composed through the impossible remodeling of long corridors into once-rectangular prisms that now bend, turn and even project directly towards the sky.
Dale Strong's project does, however, make sense on the inside. While the curious forms do affect the usable spaces indoors, the building's sectional diagrams reveal a familiar organization by logical floor levels, occasionally breaking off to form mezzanines.
Proposed as a neighbor to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Working Blue asserts itself as a whimsical and contemporary edifice, standing in great contrast to the classical and rational structures that surround it.
Abstracted Corridor Architecture
Working Blue Appears to Comprise Vertically Oriented Hallways
Trend Themes
1. Abstracted Architecture - Creating unconventional building designs that challenge traditional structures.
2. Vertical Corridor Orientation - Designing buildings with hallways that extend vertically to create unique and functional spaces.
3. Segmented Buildings - Breaking up building structures into sections to create distinct interior spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Innovative buildings designs that break away from traditional aesthetics.
2. Museums - Creating unique and attention-grabbing structures that stand out from the rest.
3. Commercial Real Estate - Constructing visually striking buildings that meet modern office standards while also offering unique amenities.