Transcript Incredible Buildings in the World.

Incredible
Buildings in the
World.
Top 10 Most
Iconic Buildings
in the World
The Giza Pyramids
The Giza Pyramids
• This is perhaps one of the oldest building in
the world that has captivated the imagination
of people for centuries. The way the pyramids
have been built to form tombs for three
pharaohs from the Third and Fourth Dynasties
is truly amazing, considering that no modern
construction equipment or tools were
available when they were built. The oldest
pyramid in the group was constructed
between 2551 and 2531 BC.
The Colosseum
The
Colosseum
• This Roman amphitheater was constructed
between 70 and 72 AD and was capable of
50,000 spectators, who came to watch mostly
gladiator games. The amphitheater was also
used for executions, mock battles and other
public events. Emperor Vespasian was
responsible for the magnificent Colosseum.
Big Ben
Big Ben
Big Ben
• The iconic clock tower in London was
constructed in 1858 and is 316 feet in height.
The tower has a bell and clocks, with each
clock being 23 square feet. It is still not known,
after whom this tower has been named. Many
believe it is named after Sir Benjamin Hall,
who was responsible for overseeing the
installation of the 7.5-foot bell in the tower.
Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower
• This beautiful structure was constructed
between 1887 and 1889 to function as an
entrance for the Exposition Universelle, which
was held to mark 100 years of the French
Revolution. Initially, the tower was supposed
to stay for 20 years, but realizing its value as a
communication tower, it was not dismantled.
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
• This symbol of love is a mausoleum. The
construction began in 1632 and ended in 1648.
The mausoleum was ordered by Emperor
Shahjahan after his beloved wife Mumtaz
Mahal died in 1631. Twenty thousand workers
and craftsmen worked to complete this
beautiful marble tomb
Empire State Building
Empire State
Building
• This symbol of love is a mausoleum. The
construction began in 1632 and ended in 1648.
The mausoleum was ordered by Emperor
Shahjahan after his beloved wife Mumtaz
Mahal died in 1631. Twenty thousand workers
and craftsmen worked to complete this
beautiful marble tomb
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera
House
• Right at Sydney Harbor is the beautiful and
iconic Sydney Opera House. The construction
of the Opera House started in 1955 after a
design competition was held in 1955. The
winning architect was Jorn Utzon from
Denmark.
The Burj Al Arab
The Burj Al Arab
• Shaped like a sail, this luxury hotel is built on a
manmade island in Dubai. The building was
designed by Tom Wright and today, it is world’s
second largest hotel. The hotel is renowned for
its luxurious suites, restaurants and a 590-foot
tall atrium.
The Louvre
The Louvre
• This museum was built in the 12th century, but
was converted into a royal residence by the
14th century. However, Louis XV changed it
back to a museum for house royal collection in
1750. It was turned into a public museum after
the French Revolution.
The Louvre pyramid
I. M. Pei's glass pyramid in the middle of the courtyard
of the Louvre is a new visitor entrance to the Louvre
Museum complex, connecting elegantly to expanded
galleries below the courtyards.
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia
• The museum in Istanbul started out as a church,
which was built by Emperor Constantine in 360.
The church was located over a pagan temple. It
was then converted into a mosque and finally a
museum. The original Hagia Sophia was destroyed
in a fire in 532 and the structure that we see
today was constructed between 532 and 537 and
is a fabulous example of Byzantine architecture.
Incredible
Buildings in the
World
Capital Gate — Abu Dhabi, UAE
One of the tallest
buildings in the city,
the Capital Gate has
been certified by the
Guinness Book of
World Records as the
“world’s furthest
leaning man-made
tower.” The building
leans 18 degrees, four
times more than the
Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Svalbard Global Seed Vault —
Longyearbyen, Norway
With blast-proof
doors, airlocks, and
motion sensors,
the Global Seed
Vault has been
designed to contain
millions of varieties
of seeds to allow
for the replanting
and growth of
various crops in the
case of any major
global disasters.
The Crooked House — Staffordshire,
United Kingdom
With one end of the bar four feet lower than the other end,
the Crooked House pub has certainly earned its moniker. The
difference in height is due to ground movements caused by
mining in the region.
The Piano House — Anhui, China
The name is selfexplanatory - the
building is shaped
like a giant
piano with a grand
glass violin for an
entrance. The open
top of the piano
serves as a canopy
for the home’s roof
terrace.
Palace of the Parliament —
Bucharest, Romania
Built during the era of the Soviet Union, this Stalinist symbol is the
second-largest administrative building in the world. It’s so large that it
can even be seen from space.
Turning Torso — Malmö, Sweden
Designed by
Santiago Calatrava,
the Turning Torso is
the tallest
residential building
in all of Sweden.
From the bottom to
the top, the
building twists a full
90 degrees.
Antilla
Mumbai, India
The world’s first billion-dollar
home, Antilla is owned by
Indian businessman Mukesh
Ambani - although he and his
family have never actually
moved in full-time, even
though construction was
completed in 2010.
Kunsthaus — Graz, Austria
The Kunsthaus is a
contemporary art
museum with a
“biomorphic” shape
that stands out
against the
traditional
architecture of the
surrounding
buildings.
Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center —
Baku, Azerbaijan
Designed by world-famous architect Zaha Hadid, this recent
construction has been described as a real-world implementation
of the principles behind the Möbius Strip.
Crazy House — Dalat, Vietnam
This guesthouse has been compared to the works of both Dalí
and Gaudí, with the main building being inspired by natural
structures and the surrounding environment.
Monte Rosa Hut —
Zermatt, Switzerland
This Swiss
hut incorporate
s various
technological
advances that
make it over
90% selfsufficient in
terms of energy
needs.
Lotus Temple — Delhi, India
The Lotus
Temple is a
Bahai house of
worship
completed in
1986. It is one
of only seven
major Bahai
temples around
the world.
Lotus Temple — Delhi, India
Ontario College of Art and Design —
Toronto, Canada
This “table-top” addition to the Ontario College of Art and Design sits
over 25 meters above the ground. It received the “Award of
Excellence” from the Toronto Architecture and Urban Design Awards,
the highest architectural honor bestowed by the city of Toronto.
Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval —
Hauterives, France
This building, located in southeastern France, was created by
Ferdinard Cheval, the town’s postman. Though Cheval was poor, his
work has been recognized by major figures in art and literature, from
Pablo Picasso to Anaïs Nin.
Krzywy Domek — Sopot, Poland
Despite its appearance is a largely typical office building, considered
one of the seven wonders of tri-city region encompassing Sopot,
Gdańsk, and Gdynia. It was built in 2004 and it is approximately 4,000
square meters in size. It is part of the Rezydent shopping center.
Designed by Architect: Szotynscy Zaleski
Ryugyong Hotel —
Pyongyang, North Korea
North Korea’s
attempt to build an
imposing hotel as a
symbol of their
power has gone
awry, with
the Ryugyong
Hotel still empty
and incomplete
after over 25 years
of construction.
Kansas City Library —
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
The Kansas City
Library contains a
unique “Community
Bookshelf” wall on
its exterior,
designed to
showcase the spines
of 22 books
suggested by the
citizens of Kansas
City.
Kansas City Library —
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
This installation is permanent, on a much larger scale, and is designed
to conceal the library’s car park. The library was founded in 1873 A.D,
and is the oldest and the third largest public library in Kansas City
area.
Longaberger Headquarters —
Newark, Ohio, USA
the Longaberger
company sells
baskets and other
accessories, . It’s
eadquarters is
designed in the shape
of a giant wooden
basket. The handles
are even heated to
prevent ice forming
and causing
destruction or injury
to the rest of the
building and the
employees.
Longaberger Headquarters —
Newark, Ohio, USA
Longaberger Headquarters —
Newark, Ohio, USA
Winchester Mystery House — San
Jose, California, USA
This home’s owner, Sarah Winchester, allegedly believed that the
building was haunted and so designed the home in a labyrinth-like
fashion to confuse any spirits who might try to haunt her. Because of
that, she insisted that the home be constantly under construction,
incorporating architectural oddities such as a cabinet that extends
through 30 rooms of the house and doors that lead nowhere.
Kugelmugel — Vienna, Austria
Designed by Austrian artist Edwin Lipburger, this spherical building
has actually claimed to be an independent micro-nation. Lipburger
allegedly argued that the building’s spherical shape gave it a unique
center point that freed it from Austrian law.
Coming soon:
Tower Infinity —
Incheon,
South Korea
This South Korean skyscraper
has been designed with special
LED screens and highdefinition cameras that are
able to make the building
literally disappear into the
skyline. The “invisible tower” is
set to begin construction next
year.
Wonderworks
(Pigeon Forge, TN, United States)
WonderWorks is an entertainment center focused on science .
The building was designed by architect Terry Nicholson to look as it
were picked up by severe weather and dropped upside down on
an existing building
Habitat 67 (Montreal, Canada)
Architect: Moshe Safdie
Habitat 67 is a one-of-a-kind housing complex. It was designed to
integrate the variety and diversity of scattered private homes with
the economics and density of a modern apartment building.
Cubic Houses
(Rotterdam, Netherlands)
Architect: Piet Blom
This is a housing project designed on top of a pedestrian bridge.
The main idea behind this is to create a forest of cubes (abstract
trees) as each cube represents an abstract tree.
Chapel in the
Rock
(Arizona,
United States)
This beautiful Roman
Catholic church is literally
built into the rock. The
views from outside are
unbelievable but the
serenity inside is
awesome.
Calakmul Building Or La Lavadora
(The Washing Machine), Mexico
Officially named Calakmul, after an important pre-Hispanic Mayan
civilization, the building is known locally as the Washing Machine.
Architect: Agustín Hernández Navarro .
Shoe House,
Pennsylvania, United States
The Haines Shoe House is a shoe-shaped house in Hallam,
Pennsylvania. Modeled after a work boot, the house was built by
shoe salesman Mahlon Haines in 1948 as a form of advertisement.[
Dancing Building
(Prague, Czech
Republic)
The building was designed in
1992 and completed in 1996
by Architect Vlado Milunić in
co-operation with
Canadian architect Frank
Gehry . A modern, glass
building surrounded by historic
architecture. The top floor of
Dancing House is a restaurant;
Celeste. It is nicknamed Fred
and Ginger,
Dancing Building
(Prague, Czech Republic)
Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is amuseum of modern and
contemporary art, designed by Canadian-American architect Frank
Gehry,
Buildings to
research
The Hashtag Tower (Seoul, Korea)
The Hashtag Tower (Seoul, Korea)
Elephant Building (Bangkok)
Elephant Building (Bangkok)
Ren Building (Shangai)
Ren Building (Shangai)
The Wave (Vejle, Denmark)
The Wave (Vejle, Denmark)
Zigzag Towers (Doha, Qatar)
Zigzag Towers (Doha, Qatar)
Coin Building (UAE)
Coin Building (UAE)
Egg Building (China)
Egg Building (China)
Wooden Skyscraper
(Vancouver, Canada)
Sagrada
Família,
Barcelona,
Spain
The Bauhaus, Dessau, Germany
Sacré-Cœur, Paris
Notre Dame de Paris
Mont Saint-Michel Castle
Florence Cathedral
Front Façade: Florence Cathedral
Leaning
Tower of Pisa
Parthenon
St. Peter's Basilica
Piazza San
Marco
Casa Batlló
Fallingwater
Petronas Towers
El Escorial
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Valencia Opera House
China Central Television Headquarters
Barcelona Pavillion
Bird's Nest stadium, Beijing
Milwaukee Art Museum
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Farnsworth House
Yoyogi National Gymnasium
Pantheon, Rome
Burj Khalifa
Incredible
Buildings in the
World