As is known, the list of the most famous ancient attractions of ancient culture includes only seven wonders. But we gained courage and included three more facilities that, in our opinion, are worthy of your attention. So.
Ajanta or cave Ajanta - Buddhist Temple Monastic Complex located near the village with the same name, 100 km north-east of the city of Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. Was discovered in 1839. It is a mustache cliff, in which starting from the II century BC. e. According to the V century n. e. 30 (according to other data 29) caves with columns, Buddha statues and world-famous wall paintings, reflecting the life of India that era. This painting illustrating Buddhist legends and myths is not only a work of art, but also a valuable historical source of knowledge about those times.
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NewGrejdzh - ancient constructure From huge stone blocks, one of the largest and most ancient corrobants, built by a person about 3000 BC. e. - 2500 BC e. (Older than the Great Pyramid in Giza and, Probably, Stonehenge). It is located 40.2 km north of the city of Dublin, about one kilometer north of the River Boyne, County Mit, Ireland. The height of the Kurgan is 13.5 meters, diameter - 85 meters. Ancient people erected it from 200,000 tons of stone, wood and land. It is a large round embankment inside, which is a 19-meter stone corridor leading to the burial chamber. It is included in the list of the most mysterious attractions of the world.
Derinka
Derina - an ancient multi-level underground city, which is located under the same city in the province of Nevsehir, Turkey. It was built in the II-I millennium BC. e. Detected in 1963. The underground city reaches a depth of 60 meters and in ancient times could shelter up to 20 thousand people along with food and livestock. Here people have hidden from raids of nomads, religious persecution and other hazards. Although the underground city Derinka was conceived as temporary asylum, his scale is impressive. It includes numerous wine cellar, stables, cellars, warehouses, refectory, chapels, numerous ventilation channels, as well as a complex network from tunnels and corridors.
7 wonders of the ancient world
Alexandrian Lighthouse - Lighthouse, built on the project of the architect of the Book Sostrah approximately in 279-280. BC e. On the island of Faros, not far from Alexandria in Egypt, in order for the ships to safely transfer reefs on the way to the Alexandria Bay. It was estimated that his light was visible at a distance of 51 km (according to other data, up to 83 km). It is assumed that the Alexandrian lighthouse in height was about 115-120 meters and in those days was the highest building in the world. In the XIV century, he was completely destroyed by an earthquake, and in his place by order of the then Sultan Egypt Kitebay (1416/1418-1496) was built by the fortress of Kite Bay, which today is the sea museum.
Colossus Rhodes - Bronze Statue of the ancient Greek God of the Sun - Helios built between 292 BC. e. - 280 BC e. In the harbor of the port city of Rhodes on the island of the same name in the Aegean Sea in Greece. The project, architect Harez, a student of Lisippa, in honor of the victory of the residents of Rhodes over the ruler of Cyprus, antigong I one-eyed, who, together with the Son and the army, the number of 40,000 people unsuccessfully deposited the city in 305 to our era. Statue height - about 30 meters. She stood on a 10-meter pedestal and weighed, by different estimated from 30 to 70 tons. Compared to other miracles of light, Kolossov Rhodes "lived" a brief life. About 50 years after the creation, it was completely destroyed by an earthquake and melted.
In the fifth place in the list is located "Mausoleum in Galicarnassa" - the tomb, built between 353 and 350 BC. e. In Galicarnassa (modern city, Bodrum, Turkey) for the king of Karia Mawsol and his wives-sisters of Artemisia III. Famous masters were involved in the construction and finishing of the tomb, among which the famous scales sculptors, Brixide, Timophyos and Leochar. The tomb of MAVSOL was a majestic and unusual building embedded from brick and lined from the inside and outside with white marble. Mausoleum in Galicarneas height in 45 meters stood approximately the 19th centuries, but in the XIII century collapsed from a strong earthquake.
The statue of Zeus in Olympia is an ancient Greek statue of Zeus, which was located in the center of the same temple in Olympia on the Peloponnese Peloponnese Peninsula. It was erected in the V century to our era an ancient Greek sculptor and architect fid. The statue of God in height reached 12-13 meters and was made of wood (by one sources, from cedar, on others - from a black tree). On this wooden basis with the help of bronze and iron nails, special hooks were mounted parts from ivory, gold and precious stones. The circumstances of the possible destruction of the statue are unknown. According to the information, the Byzantine historian, Georgy Kedrina, was transported to Konstantinopol, where it burned during a fire in 476.
The temple of Artemis Efesse - the Greek temple, which was located in the city of Ephesus, Malaya Asia (not far from modern City Selchuk, Turkey). Artemide was dedicated to the Greek goddess of hunting. The temple built in the middle of the 6th century BC. E, was a rectangular building with a length of 105 and 51 meters wide, consisting of marble and wood, and a double-side column discovered from all sides, the height of which was 18 meters. For all his existence, he was rebuilt three times until July 21, 356 BC. e. It was not set fire to Herostratom - the resident of Ephesus, who dreamed of glorifying at any cost.
Hanging gardens of semiramides, the more correct name "Amitse Hanging Gardens" - the only one of the seven miracles of the world whose location was not finally established. It is assumed that hanging gardens were built in about 575 BC. e. In the ancient city of Babylon (near the modern city of Hill, in Iraq), the king of Nebuchadnezzar II, for the Amitis wife, who missed the forests of his homeland. They are a pyramid consisting of four tiers-platforms supported by columns height up to 25 m. On these tiers, a thick carpet lay fertile land where the seeds of various herbs, flowers, shrubs, trees come from the mussels were planted. The pyramid resembled the eternal Green Hill. However, after in 331 BC. e. Alexander Macedonian troops captured Babylon, and the great commander himself died, the city was gradually declining. The gardens were abandoned and ultimately destroyed.
Hope's pyramid is the largest among the Egyptian pyramids, the only one of the "seven wonders of the world", which remained to the present day, as well as one of the most famous tombs in the world. The pyramid is located on the West Bank of Nile in Egypt to the Plateau in Giza, in close proximity to the famous "Big Sphinx". The lion's share of the Egyptologists believe that the pyramid was built about 2560 BC. e. And he is the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh IV dynasty of Hufu (Heops). It is believed that it was designed by the architect Hemion - the nephew of Heops. Initially, the pyramid had a height of 146.5 m However, as a result of the effects of erosion, today it is height equals 138.75 m. The total weight of the pyramid is estimated at about 6.25 million tons, an area of \u200b\u200b≈ 85,000 m².
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1. Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu-Picchu, recognized as one of the new miracles of the world, is located on the territory of modern Peru, on the top of the mountain range at an altitude of 2450 meters above sea level. He is called "City in Heaven" or "City among the Clouds", sometimes called the "lost city of Incs". Some archaeologists believe that this city was created as a sacred mountain shelter by the Great Ruler Inca Pacchaktek in about 1440, and operated until 1532, when the Spaniards invaded the territory of the Inca Empire. In 1532, all its inhabitants mysteriously disappeared.
2. Sheikha Zaid Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sheikh Zaid Mosque is one of the six biggest mosques in the world. Named in honor of Sheikh Zaid Ibn Sultan An-Najiana - founder and first president of the United Arab Emirates. Unlike many other Muslim temples, everyone will be imparted, regardless of faith.
3. Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Mausoleum Taj Mahal is one of the most recognizable attractions not only in India, but also around the world. The structure was built by Emperor Shah-Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz-Mahal, who died during childbirth. Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, as well as an eternal love symbol.
4. Mesquite, Cordova, Spain
Decorated with intricate patterns of walls, mosaic ornaments, hundreds of thin openwork columns - such appears the cathedral Mosque of Cordova today. Many centuries ago was an ancient Roman temple on this place, then he was replaced by the Westgoth Church, and in 785 Meskit appeared. She became the second most important mosque of the planet, and the pilgrimage to Cordova even equated to the mandatory for every Muslim Hadju in Mecca. But then the Catholics changed the Moors, and Mesquite was turned into a Christian temple.
5. Saint Peter Cathedral, Vatican, Italy
The heart of the Vatican and the entire Catholic world, St. Peter's Cathedral - one of the main attractions of Rome. Here you can vise the ancient Rome from a bird's-eye view, admire the interior of the cathedral from the population of the dome, to defend Mass and even get the blessing of the base.
6. Angkor Wat, Siem Rip, Cambodia
Cambodian temple Angkor Wat is the largest of ever created religious structures, the history of which has almost 9 centuries. Even his name speaks about the monumentality of the temple complex, because Angkor Wat is literally translated as a city-church. It covers an area of \u200b\u200b200 hectares and is surrounded by a blade width of 190 meters. It is dedicated to this tremendous building to God Vishnu, revered in this area.
7. Temple complex Bayon, Siem Rip, Cambodia
Bayon (Bayon) is one of the most amazing temples located on the territory of Angkor Tom and who was his religious center. The "highlight" of Bayon is a towers with a plurality of faces carved out of stone, silently discrepancing from height to the huge territory of Angkor Tom, and during the heyday of the state and the entire Khmer Empire. Initially, there were 54 towers, which symbolized 54 provinces under the rule of the king. Today, only about 37 towers have been preserved.
8. Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ on Blood, St. Petersburg, Russia
The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, more known as the Temple of Savior Blood, became the only Russian attraction in the list of Trip Advisor. Savior-on-blood attracts tourists from all over the world not only the magnificence of their domes and interiors, but also an unusual history that has given a set of legends and speculation. Many of them are related to the fact that the temple was erected at the place where the People's I. Grynevitsky, the People and Mother II, who was called the king liberator for the abolition of serfdom in the people.
9. Hettisburg National Military Park, Gettisberg, Pennsylvania
10. Walls of the Old Town, Dubrovnik, Croatia
In 1979, UNESCO introduced Old city Dubrovnik on the World Heritage List, including a significant part of the ancient walls of the city. They surround the city from all four sides and keep a mail collection in themselves. historical monuments, including towers, fortresses, churches, monasteries, squares and streets, schools, museums and galleries. These stone walls erected for the purpose of defense defended their citizens since the founding of Dubrovnik in the VI century.
11. Pagoda Swedagon, Yangon, Myanmar
The Swedagon Pagoda is the highest spiritual structure of Myanmar, or, as it is also called, the country is pagodas. And the complex of the Giant Pagoda takes more than five hectares of land, in addition to the main construction, there are many smaller spiers and an inconspicuous amount of sculptural images of mythical and real animals. : Golden Griffins and Elephants, Dragons and Lviv. For what it is today, the Swedagon Pagoda has become in the XV century, during the reign of Tsaritsa Shinsobu. It was then that the giant temple was finally attached to the shape of the launched bowl for the alms and from above-donomose was trimmed with gold
12. Lincoln Memorial and Reflective Swimming Pool, Washington, Columbia County
The Lincoln Memorial is a majestic temple made in ancient Greek style and something resembling Parthenon. It is supported by 36 columns from white marble in the number of states owned by the United States at the time of the death of President Lincoln. In the center of the temple is the statue of the most respected American president in the world, sitting in the chair. Its height is 5.79 meters.
13. The ancient city of Peter, Peter / Wadi Musa, Jordan
In the heart of Jordan, in the Vadi Musa valley, deep in the sandy mountains is located amazing city Antiquities Peter. Initially, Peter was a temporary chain for nomadic tribes of the swab. Of several fortified rock caves, she gradually grew into a large fortress city. You can get into the city by one way - through the narrow Gorge of Sik, which was once a row of a mountain stream. Peter still belongs to the Bedouins who welcome guests in their land.
14. Plot of the Great Wall of Mutyanju, Beijing, China
None in any other section of the Great Wall Restoration work was not made as well as on the Mutyanyu region. This section, with 22 watchdogs, who preserved their original appearance, is a real architectural masterpiece. The phrase of Mutyanyu from the Chinese language is translated as "a valley in which you can admire the species of fields." Among all the sections of the Great Wall of the Wall, Mutyanyu is the longest fully restored site, open to access tourists.
15. The ancient city of Ephesus, Selchuk, Turkey
The greatest and best of all preserved ancient city On the shore of the Aegean Sea and the second most important after Pompeii in the Mediterranean, the ancient Ephesus is the most visited attraction in Turkey. Legends associate the appearance of the city with the name Andrkl, the son of the ruler of Athens Codra, who arrived at the Council of Oracle to these places to lay the temple of Artemis. The city got its name on behalf of Amazon Efesia, the beloved Andrkl.
16. Alhambra, Spain
Alhambra (Arabsk. Al Hamra - literally "Red Castle") is the ancient palace and the fortress of the Moorish rulers of Granada province in southern Spain. The castle takes the top of the rocky plateau on the southeastern border of Granada. The name of Alhambra probably happened from the color of the sun-dried clay or bricks, of which the walls of the castle are made. However, some historians suggest that the name happened from the Red Flame of Torchs, which covered the long-term construction of the castle, which went round day.
17. Australian Military Memorial, Canberra, Australia
The Australian Military Memorial is the main memorial dedicated to the memory of the soldiers who died during the first and second world wars. Today, he is considered one of the most significant monuments of this kind in the world. The memorial is located close to the parliament building, from the balcony of which there is a circular panorama for a monument.
18. Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy
According to the annals, at the beginning of the XIII century, residents of the city of Siena, who spent the main competitor and the opponent of Florence, "called on their leaders to the construction of the temple more magnificent than their neighbors." So between 1215 and 1263 in the place of the old temple, Duomo Siena was founded according to the plan of Gothic Master Niccolo Pisano. Today, this majestic temple is the main attraction of the city.
19. Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Milan, Italy
Most important place Milan - Santa Mary Cathedral (Duomo), the pearl of Italian Gothic, which was built from 1386 to the beginning of the XIX century. The third largest Catholic temple of the planet is safe can be counted to one of the wonders of the world. His styomete spiers towers over the center of Milan, and the golden statue of Madonna on the longest spier (four meters high) is visible from many areas of the city.
22. Statue of Christ-Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
The statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro is one of the most famous and popular monuments in the world. Every year, millions of tourists rose to his foot, from where the stunning panorama of the city and the bays with picturesque mountain Sugar head, famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, a huge bowl of Maracan stadium.
23. Teotihuacan, San Juan-Teotihuacan, Mexico
The name of the ancient settlement theotiuskan is translated from the Aztec language as "a city where people become gods." According to legends, after the World Flood in Teotihuoisan, gods returned to re-create the world. Modern researchers believe that the area of \u200b\u200bthis ancient settlement was 26-28 square kilometers, and the population is about 200 thousand people. This is one of the oldest and large cities of the Western Hemisphere, the exact age of which is still unknown.
Buildings refer to the most impressive artwork. Having spent reasonable amounts for construction, you can stroll through finished projects and even live inside. Insider gathered 30 structures that shook the imagination.
The most oldest preserved building on Earth - Göbekley-Tepes in Turkey. His age is estimated at least the ninth millennium to our era. Archaeologists are not confident in the appointment of Goebekley-Tepe. Most likely, the building had a religious value.
Since then, mankind has managed to build a lot of steep facilities. For example, only last year a futuristic Fulton Center opened in New York ...
... and Penhi Gymnasium and Essendon in Melbourne, Australia.
An amazing golden temple in Amritsar, India, seems to grow straight from the water of the Amritsar River.
At night, the religious center of Sikhov looks simply amazing.
Church of Las Lahas in Narinho, Colombia, at first puzzles, as the construction seems to challenge gravity.
Architect-modernist Antonio Gaudi did not live to complete the construction of the church of the Holy Family - in fact, its construction continues to this day. Outside, the temple reminds at home from the "Chronicle of Narnia" ...
... and his interior decoration is even more surreal.
Flaton Bilding was one of the first skyscrapers of New York ...
... like Wolworth Building - the highest building of the world from 1913 to 1930.
In Omiti, Japan, young couples often spend marriage ceremonies at Ribbon Chapel ("Ribbon Chapel").
In Seoul, the Church of Light of Life ("Light Light") rises in Seoul surrounded by the greenery.
Inside it looks completely different.
Design of skyscrapers Marina City in Chicago, to put it mildly, unique. Built in 1964, they became one of the first buildings of mixed destination. For the first time in the United States, a high-rise crane was applied during construction.
But not all buildings seek heaven. Church of Tempeliaukio, Helsinki, Finland, carved into the rock under the ground, and it receives enough sunlight.
The Church of St. George in Lalibel, Ethiopia, was carved from whole boulder in the XII century.
Some of the most beautiful buildings are part of the landscape. Turninn in Reykjavik reflects the wild beauty of Iceland.
Modernist Ludwig Mist Van der Roe used faces and open space to create masterpieces, which seem to soar in the air - as a new National Gallery in Berlin, built in the 1960s.
In addition, Berlin is a home for Mecca of electronic music - the Berghain Brutal Nightclub.
Unity with the environment is one of the oldest concepts in architecture. In the ancient Japanese capital Kyoto there are exciting golden pavilion (Kinkakuji) ...
... and no less stunning silver.
Great Mosque Jenne in Mali is the largest mud structure in the world. It can accommodate 3 thousand believers.
The fancy center of Pompidou in Paris is a masterpiece of postmodernism.
Built about 1200, a Charther Cathedral in Northern France is an excellent example of gothic architecture. Pay attention to richly decorated "portals" leading to the building ...
... and a stunning organ inside.
Perhaps the only religious structure that can compare with him in greatness is the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. Its construction was completed at the beginning of the XVII century and coincided with the flourishing period of the Ottoman Empire.
In interior decoration More than 20 thousand handmade tiles are used.
It is believed that Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria inspired Walt Disney to create a sleeping beauty castle.
Trinity College - Pearl of Dublin University.
He is known for his library, the most amazing hall of which has the characteristic name "long room".
The imperial palace is he Forbidden city - The highest form of Chinese architecture.
In the period from 1420 to 1912, the palace served as a government residence.
Its interior is really impressive ...
... as well as attention to detail.
Today, the most exotic samples of modern architecture can be seen in Beijing. For example, the CCTV Tower, also known as "pants".
With the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong, the late Zach Hadid did what he managed only to her - turned tough, clean modernism lines into something organic.
Machu-Picchu is located high in Peruvian Andes - the best sample of Incan architecture.
Archaeologists believe that the city was built in about 1450.
More detailed picture of the residential quarter.
In 2007, in Medelline, Colombia, opened by Parque Biblioteca España. Her project was developed by the Colombian architect Giancarlo Mazzanti. Three buildings should look like stones.
From the library located in the Santo Domingo district of Savio, overlooking Medellin himself, lying in the valley surrounded by Andes.
Sydney Opera House is rightfully considered a cult representative of the Australian architecture.
Developed by the Danish architect Yorno Lodon and opened in 1973, the theater became a literal canvas of public expression.
His interior also shakes the imagination.
A year ago, Hadid did not become a great Caucia, according to such a sad case, we list the best constructions of our time and we hope that something like this will ever appear in our country.
Academy of Evelina Grace, Brikston, 2010
In 2010, the Architectural Studio Zakhi Hadid, the British architect of Arabic origin, opened school in one of London. Brikston is far from the most prosperous area, there are constantly serious riots in it, but about $ 60 million was spent on construction and 720 students visit this school today. The main complexity was to enter the design of a very rather big complex in an existing closely built-up area. The main thing in the school project was the creation of a special territory or space in which schoolchildren could engage in sports. The building itself is a 4 school institution connected by special arches and transitions. The building is built zigzag in harmony with running tracks and sports grounds. Cool rooms are organized along wide corridors with dual height halls.
Unique in its architecture High School building Academy Evelina Grace recognized as the best, and his architect Zach Hadid received the main prize of the Stirling Prize - the highest award in the field of architecture and design in the UK since 1996
Zha Hadid was born in Iran, but for 30 years he lives in Britain. In 2010, she received world fame for the award when the National Museum of Art Maxxi in Rome was erected on her project. On the account of the architect, such structures such as: the central building of the BMW plant in Leipzig, a sports complex for water sports in London, the center of modern art Rosental in Cincinnati in Ohio, Opera theatre In Guangzhou, Hoenheim-North Station and Parking in Strasbourgiy Much more. It is noteworthy that the creation of architectural structures that are able to positively influence the lives of people, their behavior, training, well-being is considered by its task in the architecture of Zach.
Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, 1997
The building of this unusual museum of contemporary art was designed by the American-Canadian architect Frank Geri. It opened for visitors in 1997 and immediately was recognized as one of the most spectacular buildings in the world of deconstation style.
The museum place was chosen very well. On the one hand, one of the main streets of the city is suitable for it, and on the other, it is adjacent bridge over the river Nervion. Thus, the museum is located in the very center of the city and at the intersection of the most important streets. Local residents Compare a building with a futuristic interplanetary ship, as well as with a bird, aircraft, superman, artichoke and blooming rose. By the way, afar the construction and the truth reminds the blooming flower, from the middle of which the curved petals of various forms are diverged, in which the Anflades of the exhibition halls are located.
Saint Mary Ex, London, 2003
This unusual office was designed by the famous architect with normal Foster. It is located at number 30 on St. Mary-ex, for which he received the name of the Skyscraper Mary-Ex. In the commoner, he was called Kornishon - cucumber, for an unusual form. This building was noted by several prestigious prizes in the field of architecture, and in 2004 it became the best skyscraper of the world.
Cucumber has 40 floors. Made in the form of a mesh shell with a central reference base. His creator, Norman Foster, set forth the goal of creating the most ecological skyscraper, so the solar lighting and natural ventilation used as much as possible. As a result, the cucumber consumes half the electricity than other similar buildings. The lower floors of the building are open to all, and on the top there are many restaurants with an extraordinary panorama of financial london.
Burj Khalifa, Dubai, 2010
Since 2008, this building in the form of stalactite is the highest skyscraper in the world. During its construction, the project height kept in the strictest mystery. And if somewhere they began to build the same high building, adjustments would immediately be made to the construction of Burj-Khaliva. The exact height of the structure is 828 m, in it 163 floors, and about $ 1.5 billion was spent on construction.
From the very beginning, the complex was designed as a city in the city - with its own lawns, boulevards and parks. There is a hotel, apartments, offices and shopping centers within it. Air inside the building is not only cooled, but also flavored thanks to special membranes. This fragrance was created specifically for Burj Khalif. Fragrant and fresh air is served through special lattices in the floor. Its glasses do not let dust and repel the sun's rays, allowing you to maintain the optimum temperature in the building. The surface area of \u200b\u200bthe building is approximately equal to the area of \u200b\u200b17 football fields. The windows of the Burj Khalif wash daily, but for about three months required on the sink of the entire surface.
Bird's Nest Stadium, Beijing, 2008
The project of the stadium to the upcoming Olympiad 2008 offered Swiss architects and prize of the prestigious Pritzker Prize Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meron. And after his discovery, he became the standard of new generation stadiums and the most ambitious project in the history of the Olympic Games.
The stadium is made in the form of a crowned nest, which in Chinese culture symbolizes all the best and good. So his conceptual promise was that he would become a symbol of a new life, comfort, good, a cradle of new achievements and records. The stadium of a retinue of twenty steel half-one-one-one in cross section of the frames connected by a plurality of narrower jumpers, and the roof is made sliding. The total area of \u200b\u200bthe nest is 258,000 square meters. M and there are 91,000 seats. It is noteworthy that with its construction, not a single vertical pillar was involved.
Dancing house in Prague, 1996
Not quite ordinary office building in the Czech capital is made in deconstructivism style. This house has many titles: a drunk house, a glass, a waltching house, and the taja Ginger and Fred, in honor of the couple Ginger Rogers and Fred Aster. One of the two cylindrical parts that expands up, symbolizes a man (Fred), and the other visually resembles a female figure with a thin waist and fluttering in a dance skirt (Ginger)
The history of the occurrence of a dancing home is interesting. The building, which was located in its place was destroyed at the bombing in 1945, after which almost half a century was empty. And the Czech President Vaclav Havel, who was prenored by the neighboring house, built by his grandfather, decided to intervene in the case. The new building was designed by the Czech architect with the Croatian roots of Vladu Miluchem, but the insurance company bought land plot, I demanded that some famous Western architect will take part in the project. The choice fell on the Canadian-American architect-Deconstructivist, the Priodmaker Prize laureate, Frank Geri.
Initially, Czech conservatives reacted to the appearance of the architectural structure so unusual for Prague critically, but over time they recognized it with one of the outstanding works of the architecture of the 20th century.
Opera House, Sydney, 1973
Once at this place was the old military fort, then the tram depot, and since 1973 it is one of the most famous and recognizable buildings in the world, which the queen of England Elizabeth II opened on October 20, 1973. For his unusual form, the Sydney Theater was compared with the whale thrown ashore, frozen the music, which Goethe wrote, with nine big ears and a fabulous galleon, serving in the country of elves, and even with nine nurses that play football.
At the beginning of the 50s, an international competition for the construction of a new opera building was held in Australia. No one else unknown architect from Denmark Yorn Utzon presented his new project based on the traditions of the temples of the Aztecs, externally similar to a huge sailboat, surrounded by water from three sides. His project was recognized as the most brave and became the winner, but it immediately became clear that work would have a lot. It was planned that it would take 4 years for its construction, but they needed as much as 14. It was connected mainly with the construction of the roof, which at that time did not have analogues. The whole year went only on computer design and calculations. As a result, the roof was put up and covered with more than a million tiles of white and beige otenkov. Missed it seems that the roof is perfectly white, but with different lighting its color varies significantly.
Millennium Bridge, Gateshead, 2001
This bridge crosses the Tyne River and is the first tilted bridge in the world. Before his authors, the architects Wilkinson and Eir were tasked to create a pedestrian and cycling bridge, which would not interfere with large courts to pass along the river.
The construction of this bridge has become the largest engineering project with a budget of $ 40 million, which was embodied for two years. Its steel design was shipped by 10 kilometers up the river using Asian Hercules - the largest floating lifting crane in Europe. The opening of the Millennium Bridge took place in 2001. It represents two arches, one of them takes over the surface of the water, at the other time, pedestrians and cyclists are moving, and a small height can be held under it. When a large ship is approaching the bridge, both arches as a single integer turn to 40 ° around the axis connecting their ends: the pedestrian-bicycle deck of the bridge rises, the upper arc, on the contrary, is lowered. The turn lasts not more than 4.5 minutes, depending on the wind speed. Thus, the bridge rises about 200 times a year and every time this spectacle attracts the attention of hundreds of viewers.
Lloyd Building, London, 1980
In 1978, the rapidly developing insurance company Lloyd declared a competition for a new large building, which would take into account its further growth and expansion. The contest won the British architect Richard Rogers, after which he created a modern static and flexible structure.
The idea of \u200b\u200bthe author was to build a cylindrical steel building filled with water to make it fireproof. However, this plan was difficult to embody and it had to refuse to refuse the concrete structure with an open space, which remains empty due to the fact that all services are placed in six tips with a shiny steel coating and glass elevators. By the way, such elevators became the first of this kind in the UK.
In the distant 80s, the building produced a real furyor, which, in fact, was part of the developers' plans. And the main shocking contemporaries element was the element of the building, all the functional elements of which are carried out outside: water, gas, thermal pipelines, wiring, elevators and stairs emit it from all straot. And even the toilets are outside. Such a radical transfer of all service devices to the outer walls was due to the need for expanding the internal space. It was assumed that the building of the building would be able to satisfy the needs of the company for more than half a century.
Arch Defans, Paris, 1989
The Large Arch Defan is a symbol of the business district of Defensa, located in the west of Paris. Under it there is a metro station, the side columns are occupied by government and commercial offices, and the upper floors are assigned to exhibition spaces, on which exhibitions are regularly held and the computer science museum is open.
The construction of the arch was started at the initiative of President Francois Mitterian, the purpose of which was to continue the historical axis of Paris, which led from the Louvre through the Obelisk on the Square of Concord and the Triumphal Arch. The contest of projects won the strangest, the author of which was the Danish architect Johan Otto, the background was not. This arch thought about the modern response of the famous triumphal arch, with one difference - it was devoted not to military victories, but humanistic ideals. Unfortunately, the Creator of this tremendous design could not complete his brainchild. The arch was completed after his death. Interesting is the fact that many Parisians still think that the futuristic arch built quite recently, although in fact she decorates the French capital for more than twenty years.
Old or new, with complex or simple structures, these buildings are undoubtedly the most incredible in the world. There are attractive, there are unusual, and there are simply crazy buildings, no matter what. Sometimes it can even be difficult to immediately understand that in front of you - a house or something else?
Lotus Temple
(Delhi, India)
The main Bahaky Temple of India and neighboring countries, built in 1986. Located in the city of New Delhi - the capital of India. A huge building from a snow-white Pentel marble in the form of a diffusing lotus flower is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Delhi. Known as the main temple of the Indian subcontinent and the main attraction of the city.
The Lotus Temple won several architectural awards and was mentioned in a multitude of newspaper and magazine articles. In 1921, the young Bahomban community of Bahai scared Abdul-Baha permission to build the Bahai Temple in Bombay, for which there was an answer to: "By the will of God in the future, the majestic temple of worship will be erected in one of the central cities of India," that is, in Delhi .
"Khan Shatyr"
(Astana, Kazakhstan)
A large shopping and entertainment center in the capital of Kazakhstan Astana (Architect - Norman Foster). Opened on July 6, 2010, it is considered the biggest tent in the world. The total area of \u200b\u200bKhan Shatyra is 127,000 m2. It contains retailers and entertainment complexes, including a supermarket, a family park, cafes and restaurants, cinemas, sports halls, a water park with an artificial beach and a pool with a wave effect, office and office space, parking for 700 seats and much more.
Raisin "Khan Shatyra" - beach resort With tropical climet, plants and temperatures + 35 ° C all year round. Sand beaches of the resort are equipped with a heating system that creates a feeling of a real beach, and the sand is brought from Maldives. The building is a giant tent of 150 m height (spire), designed from the network of steel vantes, on which the transparent polymer coating ETFE is fixed. Due to its special chemical composition, it protects the inner space of the complex from sharp temperature differences and creates a comfortable microclimate inside the complex. Han Shatyr entered the top ten world economy according to the Forbes Style magazine, becoming the only building from all over the CIS space, which the publication decided to include in his hit parade.
The opening of the Khan Shatyr shopping and entertainment center took place as part of the celebration of Astana's Day with the participation of President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. During the opening ceremony, the concert of the world performer, the Italian tenor of the classical music of Andrea Bocelley took place. The most interesting thing is that any Tyumen can be visited in this amazing place: to Astana - only nine hours of driving.
Museum of Guggenheima
(Bilbao, Spain)
Developed by American architect Frank Geri, the Guggenheim Museum is a great example of the most innovative ideas of the XX century architecture. Built from titanium, it is decorated with wavy lines that change their color under the sunny rays. The total area is 24,000 m2, 11,000 of which are devoted to exhibitions.
The Guggenheim Museum is a real architectural landmark, a sample of a supper configuration and innovative design, providing a seductive background for works of art in it. This building has changed the view of the world to modern architecture and museums and has become a symbol of the revival of the industrial city of Bilbao.
National Library
(Minsk, Belarus)
The history of the National Library of Belarus begins on September 15, 1922. On this day, the Belarusian State and University Library was founded by the Resolution of the Council of People's Commissars of the BSSR. The number of readers has constantly increased. For its history, the library changed several buildings, and soon there was a need to build a new large and functional library building.
Back in 1989, a competition of new library buildings was held at the republic's level. The best "glass diamond" of Architects Mikhail Vinogradov and Viktor Kramarenko was recognized as the best. On May 19, 1992, the Resolution of the Council of Ministers, the Belarusian State Library received the status of National. On March 7, 2002, the President of the Republic was signed by a decree on the construction of the building of the State Institution "National Library of Belarus". But its construction began only in November 2002.
The opening ceremony of the Opening of the Belarusian Diamond was held on June 16, 2006. President of Belarus Alexander Grigorievich Lukashenko (who, by the way, received a reader's ticket number 1) at the opening ceremony noted that "this unique building combines the strict beauty of modern architecture and the newest scientific and technical solutions." Indeed, the National Library of Belarus is a unique architectural and construction and technical complex, built in accordance with the latest scientific and technical developments and aimed at meeting the information and sociocultural needs of society.
In the new building, the library contains 20 reading rooms, which are calculated for 2000 users. All rooms are equipped with electronic departments for issuing documents, modern equipment, allowing you to scan and copy documents, printing from electronic copies. In the halls there are computerized jobs, jobs for visually impaired and blind users equipped with special equipment.
Curve House
(Sopot, Poland)
In the Polish city of Sopot on the street of Heroes Monte Cassino, one of the most unusual houses of the planet is a curve house (in Polish - Krzywy Domek). It seems that he was melted in the sun, or this is an optical illusion, and this is not a house itself, but only its reflection in a huge mirror curve.
The curve house is indeed a curve and does not contain a single level place and angle. In 2004, he was built on the project of two Polish architects - Schotin and Zalevsky, - impressed by the pictures of the artists Jan Martzin Shantsone and the feather of Oscar Dalberg. The main task of the authors to the customer who became shopping center "Resident" was the creation of such an appearance of a building that would attract as many visitors as possible. In the design of the facade, a variety of materials are used: from glass to stone, and the roof of enameled plates resembles the back of the dragon. Doors and windows are just asymmetrical and bizarked, giving the house some fairy-tale hut.
Curved house works around the clock. In the afternoon, a shopping center, cafe and other institutions are open here, and in the evening - pubs and clubs. In the dark, the house becomes even more beautiful. In 2009, the building was recognized as one of the seven wonders of the three-grade, which includes the city of Gdynia, Gdansk and Sopot. According to the recent Publication Publication, The Village of Joy Curve House led the list of fifty most unusual buildings in the world.
Building-kettle
(Jiangsu, China)
In China, the construction of the Cultural Exhibition Center Wuxi Wanda Exhibition Center, made in the form of a clay kettle ends. This building has already officially hit the Guinness Book of Records, like the highest kettle in the world. The choice of such a form is not accidental: clay teapots are considered symbols of the Middle Kingdom since the XV century. They are still produced in Jiangsu Province, where Wuxi Wanda Exhibition Center is located. In addition to the manufacture of clay teapots, China is famous for elite tea varieties.
The developer The Wanda Group announced that 40 billion yuan was spent on the construction of a cultural and exhibition center ($ 6.4 billion). As a result, a construction of 3.4 million m2 was obtained, a height of 38.8 m and a diameter of 50 m. Outside, the building is covered with aluminum sheets that provide the necessary curvature of the frame. In addition, glass stained glass windows of different sizes play an important role.
In the center of Wuxi Wanda, exhibition halls, aquapark, american slides, ferris wheel will be located. In addition, each of the three floors of the building will be able to rotate along its axis. The Cultural Exhibition Center is part of the Tourism City shopping and entertainment complex, the construction of which is planned to be completed by 2017.
"Habitat 67"
(Montreal, Canada)
An unusual residential complex in Montreal was designed by architect Moshe Safdi in 1966-1967. The complex was built to the beginning of the Expo-67 exhibition, one of the largest world exhibitions of that time, the theme of which was at home and residential construction.
The basis of the structure - 354 cube, extended to each other. They allowed to create this gray building with 146 apartments where families live, who traded a calm house in a residential area to such a non-standard house. Most apartments on the roof of the neighbor below there is a personal garden.
The style of the construction is brutalism. Habitat 67 was erected more than 45 years ago, but still admires its scale. This, without a doubt, one of the few modern utopia, which was not simply embodied, but also became very popular and even was recognized as elite.
Dancing building
(Prague, Czech Republic)
The office building in Prague in deconstructivism style consists of two cylindrical towers: normal and destructive. Dancing house, which is a joke called "Ginger and Fred", is an architectural metaphor of the dancing couple Ginger Rogers and Fred Aster. One of the two cylindrical parts, which is expanding up, symbolizes the male figure (Fred), and the second visually resembles a female figure with a thin waist and fluttering in a dance skirt (Ginger).
Like many deconstation structures, the building contrasts sharply with its neighbor - a whole architectural complex of the 19th-XX centuries. The office center, which contains several international companies, is located in the Prague area 2, on the corner of the Reslova Street and the Embankment. On the roof there is a French restaurant overlooking Prague La Perle de Prague.
Forest spiral building
(Darmstadt, Germany)
A unique building of the German city Darmstadt Austrian Genius Freedsraich Hundertwasser presented in 2000. Painted in different colors Magic house from a children's fairy tale with floating lines of a curved facade, he looks at the world 1048 windows of non-repeating forms, sizes and decor. Some windows grow real trees.
This is the original structure in the form of a horseshoe, spirally rising, is called "an unusual home among ordinary monasuals." It was built in the "biomorphic" style, although, in fact, is a real residential 12-storey complex, or rather, a certain fabulous green village. It includes not only a house with 105 comfortable apartments, but also a quiet courtyard with artificial lakes, curly bridges and paths running directly in the grass; artistic decorated children's playgrounds; closed parking; shops; Pharmacy and other elements of the developed infrastructure.
Inverted house
(Shimbark, Poland)
A unique house that stands on the roof is decorated in the socialist style of the 1970s. An inverted house causes strange sensations: the entrance is on the roof, everyone goes through the window, and guests go to the ceiling. The interior is decorated in the style of socialist realism: there is a lounge with a TV and a chest. There is also a table from the longest one-piece board in the world - 36.83 m. Of course, the Guinness Book of Records did not bypass him.
Building construction took more time and money than to reducing the usual home of the same size. For the foundation it took 200 m³ of concrete. The author of the project was many times asked if his project was connected with commercial purposes. In response, it always followed the stubborn "no". However, the house-flopper turned out to be commercial success.
Not only Poles, but also foreign tourists come to the durability and look at an interesting building. Through the attic window, you can go to the house and, carefully lavaging between the chandelier, go through the rooms. Some sources argue that the developer was going to use a new building as his own housing. It is so unknown, but the inverted house in Shimbark never became residential.
However, not to complain about what: the turn of tourists who want to like inside, does not dry, so there would be no good living and speech. Several years ago, in the vicinity of the house, it was even a kind of collecting local Santa Claus, who not only discussed their problems, but also strained in penetration into the house through the pipe, the benefit, to their happiness, relies on the ground.
Wat Rong Khun
(Chiang Rai, Thailand)
Wat Rong Hong, more famous as "White Temple", is considered one of the most recognizable temples in Thailand and, undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The temple is beyond the city of Chiang Rai and attracts a large number of visitors, Thai and foreign. This is one of the most visited attractions in Chiang Paradise and the most unusual Buddhist temple.
Wat Rong Hong looks like an ice house. Because of his color, the building is noticeably from afar, besides, it sparkles in the sun due to the engagement pieces of glass into the plaster. White color means the purity of the Buddha, while the glass symbolizes the wisdom of Buddha and Dharma, Buddhist teachings. They say it is best to visit the White Temple at dawn or sunset when it is beautifully reflected in the rays of the sun.
The construction of the temple began in 1997 and continues until now. Building his Thai artist Chalkermchay Kositpipat to his own funds reversed from sales of paintings. From sponsors, the artist refused: he wants to make the temple as much as he wants him.
Building - basket
(Ohio, USA)
Building and basket built in 1997. The weight of the structure is approximately 8,500 tons, the weight of supporting supports - 150 tons. During construction, almost 8000 m3 of reinforced concrete was used. The useful area of \u200b\u200bthe building is 180,000 square feet. The basket is located on the territory of about 20,000 square feet (approximately 2200 m2) and completely copies one of its owner's brands.
When the architect of the project Nikolina Georgievs learned that she would have exclaimed: "Wow! So I have not yet done! ". And really, this building is not called standard. Unlike other buildings, it expands up. This made it possible to significantly increase the workspace of offices: the structure is designed for the state of 500 employees. It is not bad if you consider that in the building there is still a seven-story atrium with an area of \u200b\u200b3,300 m2, around which the offices are located. In addition, the first floor is busy similar to the theater hall of the audience at 142 places. The building claims for some pompous: the project takes into account two plates attached to the building with a brand owner, covered with 23-carat gold.
(Sanji, Taiwan)
The strange and amazing town of Sanji in Taiwan is an abandoned resort complex. Houses in it in shape resembled a flying plate, so they were nicknamed at home. The city was acquired as a resort for American servicemen undergoing service in East Asia.
The original idea of \u200b\u200bbuilding such houses belonged to the owner of Sanjhih Township for the production of plastics Mr. Yu-Ko Chow. The first construction license was issued in 1978. Design developed an architect from Finland Matti Suuronen. But in 1980, construction was stopped when Yu-Chow declared himself bankrupt. All efforts to resume work did not lead to anything. In addition, during the construction, several serious accidents occurred due to the alleged spirit of the mythical Chinese dragon (superstitious people argued). Many believed that the place was inhabited by ghosts. As a result, the village was abandoned and soon became known as the Ghost City.
Stone house
(Fafe, Portugal)
House Casa Do Penedo in the mountains of Portugal, built between four boulders, resembles the dwelling of the Stone Age. The hut standing on the hut was built in 1974 by Vitor Rodriguez and was intended for rest away from urban noise and bustle.
The desire for simplicity did not make members of the family of Rodriguez herds, but brought them to a natural lifestyle without excesses. Electricity in the house did not spend; For lighting, candles are still used here. The room is heated with a fireplace carved in one of the boulders. Stone walls serve as a continuation of the inner decoration: even steps leading to the second floor are joined straight into the stones.
Stone hub, reminding the dwelling of the characters of the American animated series Flintstone, so organically fit into the surrounding landscape, which caused a huge interest among architects and tourists. Curiosity of local residents and passing by travelers forced Rodriguez's family to leave the house. Now in the hut no one lives, but the owners sometimes visit their unusual home. Only in this case there is a chance to see unusual interiors, at another time it is impossible to get inside Casa do Penedo.
central Library
(Kansas City, Missouri, USA)
Located in the very center of Kansas City, this is one of the first projects aimed at restoring the city and its historical and tourist value. Residents were proposed to recall the most famous books that are somehow connected with the name of Kansas City, and they chose twenty-artistic books for two years. The appearance of these publications was included in the innovative design of the Central City Library to stimulate her visit.
The library building is similar to a bookpin on which gigantic books are laid out. Each of them in height reaches seven meters, and in the width - about two. Now the library is at the disposal - not only the most modern technologies and excellent quality of service, but also conference rooms, cafes, observation hall and much more. The Public Library of Kansas City is distinguished by a unique architecture that amazing imagination. To date, this is the pride of the residents of Kansas. Its construction has become one of the most significant events on the way of turning the provincial town to a prosperous megalopolis. The library is ten branches, the main of which is the largest and has special funds. Arsenal Libraries - 2.5 million books, attendance - more than 2.4 million customers per year.
The history of the library begins in 1873, when she opened its doors to readers and immediately became not only a source of resources for education, but also an excellent alternative to other entertainment institutions of that time. The public library moved many times, and in 1999 it was transported to the former building of the First National Bank. A countertime building was a real masterpiece of skill: marble columns, bronze doors and walls, richly decorated with stucco. But nevertheless, it required reconstruction. With the help of public-private cooperation, assembled funds from the state and municipal budget, as well as sponsorship, the doors of the Public Library of Kansas were opened in 2004 already in this form in which it is now.
Sun oven
(Odelio, France)
A stunning structure similar to the oven and, in fact, which is such, the solar oven in France is designed to generate and concentrate high temperatures necessary for various processes. This is due to the capture of sunlight and the concentration of their energy in one place.
The construction is covered with curved mirrors, their radiance is so great that it is impossible to look at them. The structure was erected in 1970, oriental Pyrenees were chosen as the most suitable place. Until today, the oven remains the largest worldwide. The mirror array is assigned the functions of a parabolic reflector, and the high temperature regime in the focus can reach up to 3500 ° C. You can adjust the temperature by changing the angles of the mirrors.
Using such a natural resource as sunlight, a solar furnace is considered indispensable for high temperatures. And they, in turn, are used for a variety of processes. Thus, hydrogen production requires a temperature of 1400 ° C. The test modes of spacecraft and atomic reactors provide a temperature of 2500 ° C, and it is impossible to create nanomaterials without a temperature of 3500 ° C. In short, the sun oven is not just an amazing building, but also vital and efficient. At the same time, it is considered an eco-friendly and relatively cheap way to get high temperatures.
"House Robert Ripley"
(Niagara Falls, Canada)
"Ripley House" in Orlando is an illustration on the topic of not a technical revolution, but the natural element. This house was built in memory of the earthquake by force in 8 points, which happened here in 1812.
Today, allegedly a cracked building is recognized as one of the most frequently photographed in the world. "Believe it or not!" (Ripley "s believe it or not!) -Cedentified network of the so-called Ripley Names (museums of strange and incredible things), which in the world there are more than 30.
The idea belongs to Robert Ripley (1890-1949), American caricaturist, entrepreneur and anthropologist. The first mobile collection "The Eitatorium Ripley" was presented in Chicago in 1933 during the World Fair. On an ongoing basis, the first museum "Want - Believe, Want - No!" He was opened after the death of Ripley, in 1950 in Florida, in the city of St. Augustine. The Canadian Museum of the same name was founded in 1963 in the city of Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls, Ontario) and still has a reputation as the best museum of the city. The element building is built as a falling Empire State Building (New York) with the roof of King Kong.
House-boot
(Pennsylvania, United States)
House-boot in Pennsylvania (County York) conceived a very successful businessman Colonel Makhlon N. Heinz. To him in those days belonged to the prosperous shoe company, which included about 40 shoe stores. At that time, Heints was already 73 years old, but he so adored his business that he made an architector to create an unusual structure in the form of a shoe. It was in 1948. Already in 1949, the shoe businessman's dream was embodied in life, and the restless Makhlon N. Heinz was able not only to admire an extraordinary building, but also to settle there.
The length of this house is 12 m, the height is 8. Its facade was made as follows: First, a wooden frame was created, which was then flooded with cement. Surprisingly, even the mailbox of this house is made in the form of a boot. There are shoes and in lattices on windows and doors. Near the house there is a dog Kura, which was also made in the form of a boot. And even on the pointer located on the road, there are shoes. But in fact, the house-boot has such an orientation outside. Inside, this is quite comfortable housing, quite cozy and spacious. On the side of the house mounted an outer staircase (most likely a fireman), allowing you to get on all five tiers of an unusual building.
House-dome
(Florida, United States)
After a series of devastating hurricanes and tropical storms in Florida (USA), as a result of which Mark and Valery Sigler remained without a roof over her head, they decided to build a house that could withstand the head of the elements and at the same time be beautiful and comfortable. The result of their work was the house with an unusually durable design and a unique design.
For people living in coastal zoneIt is very important that they were where to come back after the storm. Ordinary houses are very often destroyed to the ground, while the "house-dome" may stand anything even under the wind that is carried at a speed of 450 km / h. At the same time, the Sigler's house perfectly fit into the surrounding landscape: the dome is how it is impossible to surround the surround of dunes, water bodies and vegetation. The construction of the building is created from modern environmentally friendly materials that can serve several centuries.
Cubic buildings
(Rotterdam, Netherlands)
A number of unusual houses are built in Rotterdam and Helmond at the innovative project of the Georgian architect Bloma in 1984. The radical decision of Bloma was the fact that he turned the parallelepiped at home for 45 degrees and put it in an angle to the hexagon pylon. In Rotterdam 38 such houses and two more super cube, and all houses are articulated with each other. From the height of a bird's eye view, the complex has an intricate view, reminding the impossible triangle.
Houses consist of three floors:
● Ground floor - input.
● First - living room with kitchen.
● Second - two bedrooms with bathroom.
● Upper - here sometimes broke a small garden.
Walls and windows relative to the floor are inclined at an angle of 54.7 degrees. The total area of \u200b\u200bthe apartment is about 100 m2, but about a quarter of space is unsuitable for use due to walls that are at an angle.
Hotel Burj Al Arab
(Dubai, Arab Emirates)
Luxury hotel in Dubai, most large city United Arab Emirates. The building stands in the sea at a distance of 280 m from the shore on the artificial island, connected to the ground using the bridge. Having a height of 321 m, the hotel was considered the highest hotel in the world, until another Dubai Hotel is a rose tower - 333 m tall, which opened in April 2008.
The construction of the hotel began in 1994, for visitors it opened on December 1, 1999. The hotel was built in the form of Sails Dow, the Arab ship. Closer to the top there is a helicopter platform, and on the other hand, the restaurant "El Muntakh" (from Arabic - "Highest"). Both are supported by console beams.
Towers "Absolute"
Like any other rapidly developing suburb of North America, Mississogue is looking for its new architectural appearance. The tower "Absolute" became a new opportunity to answer the needs of a constantly expanding city, create a residential landmark that will claim something more than just effective accommodation. They can create a permanent emotional connection to the residents with their hometown. Such a facility can be safely included in the list of the most beautiful skyscrapers of the world.
Instead of simple, functional logic of modernism, the towers design expresses complex numerous needs of modern society. These buildings are something much more than just a multifunctional machine. This is something beautiful, human and living. The towers perform an important role of the gate to the city, located at the crossroads of the two main urban streets.
Despite the special status of these towers as a significant attraction, the emphasis in the project was not at all their height, as in the case of most high buildings World. Thanks to constructive features, continuous balconies surround the entire building, eliminating vertical barriers traditionally used in the architecture of high-rise buildings. The tower "Absolute" rotate in various projections at different levels, combined with the surrounding landscapes. The purpose of designers was to provide good review In 360 degrees from anywhere in the building, as well as ensure the contact of the inhabitants with natural elements, the awakening attitude towards nature. The height of the tower A in 56 floors is 170 m, and the towers in a height of 50 floors - 150 m.
Pabellon de Agon.
(Zaragoza, Spain)
The building similar to a wicker basket appeared in Zaragoza in 2008. Construction was timed to a full-scale Expo 2008 exhibition dedicated to the problems of lack of water on the planet. Aragon Pavilion, literally woven from glass and steel, crowned a strange type of design, placed on the roof.
According to its creators, the construction reflects a deep mark, which left five ancient civilizations on the territory of Zaragozos. In addition, inside the building, you can learn about the history of water and how a person learned to manage water resources on the planet.
(Graz, Austria)
This museum-gallery of contemporary art was opened under the program " Cultural capital Europe "in 2003. Building concept developed London architects Peter Cook and Colin Fournier. The facade of the museum is made by Realities: United by BIX technology as a media installation of 900 m2, consisting of luminous elements that can be programmed using a computer. It allows the museum to communicate with the surrounding urban space.
Installation won a number of awards. The BIX facade was invented when the rest of the building was already worked out. In addition to late time it was hard to integrate into the concept of other authors. In addition, the facade, no doubt, became the dominant element of the architectural image. The architects of the authors adopted the project of the facade, because it was based on their original ideas about a large luminous surface.
Concert hall
(Canary Islands, Spain)
One of the most famous and recognizable buildings in Spain, the symbol of the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, one of the most significant works of modern architecture and one of the main attractions of the Canary Islands. Opera was built on the project of Santiago Kalatrava in 2003.
The building of the auditorio de Tenerife is located in the city center, not far from Sezar Menrique Maritime Park, city port and twin towers Torres de Santa Cruz. Nearby is a tram station. Log in the hall opera you can immediately from the two sides of the building. The auditorio de-Tenerife is equipped with two terraces overlooking the sea.
Building-coin
(Guangzhou, China)
AT chinese city Guangzhou is a unique building in the form of a huge disk with a hole inside. It will be located Guangdong Plastics Exchange. Now there are concluding cosmetic work here.
In the building-coin height in the 33 floor and 138 meters there is a hole with a diameter of almost 50 m, which has a functional, and not just designer value. Around it will be the main trading area. The fact that the building has already become one of the main attractions of Guangdong Province is obvious. However, opinions about its symbolic significance were divided.
The Italian company, which developed the project, argues that jade disks were based on the form, which owned the ancient Chinese rulers and know. They symbolized the high moral qualities of a person. In addition, along with its reflection in the pearl river, which stands the building, it forms the figure 8. According to the Chinese, it brings good luck. However, many citizens of Guangzhou saw in this building a Chinese coin, symbolizing the desire for material wealth, and in the people, this building was already called the "disk of wasteful rich". When the building is open to visitors, until it is reported.
"Stone cave"
(Barcelona, \u200b\u200bSpain)
Construction began in 1906, and in 1910 the five-story building has already become one of the most famous buildings in Barcelona. Local residents dubbed him "La Pedrera" - a stone cave. And indeed, the house resembled a real cave. When it was created, Gaudi, in principle, refused to direct lines. The five-storey residential building was erected without a single angle. The architect did not the wall structures, and the columns and vaults, which gave him an unlimited space in the layout of the rooms, the height of the ceilings in which are different.
In order for in each room, a sufficient amount of light penetrates with such a complex layout, Gaudi had to make several courtyards with light ovals. Thanks to these numerous ovals, windows and wave-like balconies, the house looks like a block of frozen lava. Or on the rock with caves.
Music building
(Huainan, China)
Piano House consists of two parts depicting two tools: a transparent violin relies on a translucent piano. A unique building is built for music lovers, however does not have a relationship to music. The violin is an escalator, and in the piano - an exhibition complex, in which the attention of visitors are presented plans of streets and areas of the city. The object was created with serving local authorities.
An unusual building seeks to attract the attention of residents of China and numerous tourists to a new developing area in which it became the most significant object. Due to the solid glazing of the facades with transparent and tinted glass, the premises of the complex get the highest possible natural lighting. And in the dark, the body of the object is hidden in the dark, leaving only neon contours of silhouettes of giant "tools". Despite popularity, the building is often criticized as a certain postmodern kitch and a typical student project, in which the Podatage is much more than art and functionality.
CCTV Headquarters
(Beijing, PRC)
Headquarters CCTV - Skyscraper in Beijing. The building will be located in China's central television headquarters. Construction work began on September 22, 2004, in 2009 they were completed. Building architects - Rem Collas and Ole Sherny (OMA company).
Skyscraper height in 234 m consists of 44 floors. The main building is built in an unusual style and is an annular structure of five horizontal and vertical sections that form an incorrect grille on the facade of the building with an empty center. Total floor area - 473,000 m².
The construction of the building was considered a difficult task, especially considering its location in the seismic zone. Because of its unusual shape, it has already gained the nickname "pants". Second building, television cultural CenterThe Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, a visitors center, a large public theater and exhibition space will accommodate the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
Ferrari World Amusement Park
(Island of Yas, Abu Dhabi)
Ferrari Theme Park is located under the roof of 200,000 m² and is the largest packet in the world located indoors. Ferrari World was officially opened on November 4, 2010. Here is also the fastest pneumatic American slide in the world - Formula Rossa.
The Ferrari World Symbolic Roof was developed by Benoy's architects. It was designed based on Ferrari GT profile. Ramboll provided construction of structures, integrated planning and urban design, engineering geology and design of the facade of the building. The total area of \u200b\u200bthe roof is 200,000 m² with a perimeter of 2200 m, the park area is 86,000 m², which makes it the biggest thematic park in the world.
The roof of the building decorates the Ferrari logo of 65 per 48.5 m. This is the largest logo of the company ever created. 12 370 tons of steel were used to maintain the roof. In her center there is a Stometer Glazed Funnel.
Innovative residential complex REVERSIBLE-DESTINY LOFTS
(Tokyo, Japan)
According to the architect of the apartment in the complex created by him, designed in such a way that their inhabitants are always alert. Uneven multi-level floors, concave and convex walls, doors, enter which you can only bent, sockets on the ceiling - in a word, not life, but a solid adventure. Relax in such conditions will not be able to relax.
A person is constantly fighting with the environment, so the time to Handing or think about sores simply does not remain. What it is a shock therapy or a joyful game is not clear. But the Japanese are ready to pay restrained and subordinate to tradition and taste to pay for uncomfortable apartments twice as much as convenient and familiar, located in the same area. Interestingly, all "apartments" are removable, they are not selling property. Moreover, the 83-year-old Buddhist nun and the popular writer Dzyakut Satouth, the first settled in the new house, claims that since the move began to feel younger and much better.
"Slim House"
(London, Great Britain)
An unusual residential building, also known as the "thin house", is located near the Museum of Natural History in South Kensington (London). This house was famous for the whole world thanks to a wedge-shaped form, or rather, the width of one of the parties of the building - a little more than a meter.
At first glance, the incredibly narrow construction of the building is just an optical illusion. Despite this, the "thin house" became very popular among residents of London and tourists. The reason for such an architectural idea is not accidental. Railway line of the subway station "South Kensington" passes right outside the house.
Due to the unusual design of the house, the apartment has no standard rectangular shape, but the shape of the trapezium. For narrow rooms it is necessary to select non-standard furniture. In any case, despite a number of shortcomings, apartments in the "thin" structure are very popular among those who want to acquire new housing.
Air Force Chapel
(Colorado, USA)
The striking appearance of the chapel of the Cadet of the Academy of Air Forces in Colorado Springs caused some contradiction when she was completed in 1963, but now it is considered one of the best examples Modern American architecture.
At the chapel of cadet made of steel, aluminum and glass, there are 17 pointed spiers resembling jet fighters whipping into the sky. Inside - two main levels and one basement. There is a Protestant chapel for 1200 seats, a 500-seater Catholic chapel and a 100-seater Jewish chapel. Each chapel has a separate entrance, so sermons can be carried out simultaneously without interfering with each other.
The Protestant chapel occupies the top level is the stained glass windows between the tetrahedral walls. The colors of the windows vary from dark to light, representing the god arriving from the darkness. The altar is made from a smooth marble plate with a length of 15 feet, formed in the form of a ship, symbolizing the church. Church benches are designed in such a way that the end of each bench resembles the propeller of the aircraft of the First World War. Their backs are crowned with aluminum strip like the front edge of the fighter aircraft wing. The chapel walls are decorated with paintings that are divided into three groups: Brotherhood, flight (in honor of the air forces) and justice.
At the lower level, multifier rooms are located, defined as the places of religion of cadets of other religious groups. They are left without religious symbolism so that they can be used by many people.
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