Graphic design on buildings

I had a look at patterns on buildings as I saw a clear link between graphic design and architecture in these buildings and many more. Buildings have so many interesting shapes and patterns that could prove useful when it comes to getting ideas for a design project. The inspiration you are looking for could be hidden within a building.

This Arab world institute in Paris by Jean Nouvel- he has based the skin of the building on Islamic patterns.
All of the shapes are motorised and open and close allowing magnificent rays of sunshine in.The second of the the two images of it shows them slightly opened.




These next two images are of the Hameenlinna provincial archive in Finland. By Heikkinen-Komonen architects. The exterior of this building has been livened up by the designs which are based on material from inside the archive.




Lile Metropole museum of modern art in France by Manualle Gautrand


Cathedral of Brasilia by Oscar Niemeyer in Brazil. Beautiful shapes and patterns. A great modern take on stained glass.


Transport house in good old Belfast by J.J Brennan inspired by Michael Scotts successful use of the international style used in the Busaras bus station in Dublin. When I see this mosaic it reminds me of a designers sketch book with experimentation of shapes and colours.