Student sharing: Trip to Japan

A student went to Japan for her holiday and shared some interesting photos of her trip.

Location: Tokyo

Brief description and observation:

There is a vase shape at the top of the building

Environment building

Triangulation used in the exterior of building

Location: Shinjuku

Brief description and observation:

Turning restaurant

Rigid central core at the centre of the building for stability

Location: Tokyo

Brief description and observation:

Egyptian museum

Pyramid shape

Triangulation used

Trusses present around the whole building

Location: Tokyo

Brief description and observation:

Rectangular building is made up of diamond shapes

Swimming pool at the top

Location: Tokyo

Brief description and observation:

Science centre on wind power

Ribs on the exterior

Location: Tokyo

Brief description and observation:

Hotel

Overlapping triangles at the top

Location: Tokyo tower toilet sink

Brief description and observation:

3-in-1 function

1.Wash

2.Soap dispenser

3.Drier