Living in a world of boring and uniform corporate buildings, one can only rejoice in the existence of architects and designers who express individuality in their buildings.
They decorate our world. A list of them is presented below. Also check out the article 10 Most Extravagant Hotels in the World.
10. Guggenheim Museum - in Bilbao, Spain
The list would not be complete without architect Frank Gerry. A building built along the Nervion River, with curved walls that have been designed to capture light. The museum, which opened to the public in 1997, contains works by Spanish and other artists.
Thanks to its unusual design, it has become an important landmark of the city. Henry wanted the design to resemble a ship, as the city of Bilbao has the status of a port city. The building is constructed of limestone, glass and titanium panels that look like fish scales. You may be interested in the article 10 of the weirdest museums, in the existence of which it is difficult to believe.
9. Dali Theater and Museum - Figueres, Spain
Another Spanish art museum contains the largest collection of Salvador Dali's works in the world. Figueres was the birthplace of the artist and he wanted to rebuild an old theater destroyed during the Spanish Civil War.
The museum opened in 1974 and was expanded in the 1980s. Dali developed designs that matched the eccentricities of his paintings and sculptures. In particular, the giant eggs on the roof. Dali's tomb is located in the basement.
8. Turning Place - Liverpool, England
This art installation, housed in an abandoned building, served as one of the city's landmarks when it had the status of the European Capital of Culture.
The creation of the sculptor Richard Wilson amazes passers-by. He decided to cut an oval section with a diameter of 8 meters out of the wall and make it rotate on its axis, revealing the interior of the building.
7. Mushroom Tree House - Cincinnati, Ohio
This building looks like it was taken from a picture of a children's book. One gets the impression that it was not built, but grew directly out of the ground. The effect is achieved through a design developed by former University of Cincinnati professor of architecture and interior design, Terry Brown.
Brown's students helped him with the project. You can see this building in the city's large park.
6. Believe it or Not Ripley Building - Branston, Missouri
The Branston Museum is one of a number of museums that display Ripley's unusual artifacts. The building was designed in memory of the devastating earthquake of 1812 in New Madrid, Missouri, which was about 8 on the Richter scale.
The crack that crosses the museum gives the impression that it has just survived a small earthquake. A similar museum in Orlando, Florida, is designed to look like it is sinking underground.
5. Robot Building - Bangkok, Thailand
This robot-like building, designed by the architect Sumet Jumsay, houses the office of the United Foreign Bank. The building is located in the business center of Sathorn and was built in 1986 when this modern design was in vogue.
This building looks like a friendly robot with eye-shaped windows and eyelids. The designer's job was to create something that would illustrate the modern, computerized nature of banks.
4. Cathedral of the Sagrada Familia - Barcelona, Spain
Many tourists travel to Barcelona to see the work of the architect Antoni Gaudi. He disliked straight lines and tried to avoid them whenever possible. His most ambitious project, the Roman Catholic Sagrada Familia, is still awaiting completion.
Gaudí worked on it from 1852 until his death in 1926. The opening of the cathedral to the public was planned in 2010. Its towers have become a classic view of Barcelona and look fabulous. The church is full of Christian symbols and images of saints. Other works by Gaudí include the Mila House and Park Guell.
3. Basket Building - Newark, Ohio
Not many people can get jobs inside a gift basket. In this, for example, the company is located Longaberger, successful manufacturer of wicker baskets. The founder of the company, Dave Longaberger, wanted all of their buildings to be in the shape of a basket, but after his death, his daughter resisted this desire.
However, this seven-story replica is not the only giant basket in the area. Dave also designed an apple basket in Fraserburg, a house-sized picnic basket in Dresden and a large Easter basket in Lorain.
2. Curved House - Sopot, Poland
Designing this unusual structure, the architects and designers of the company Szotynscy Zaleski drew inspiration from the fabulous illustrations and creations of the Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi.
The slate-like roof covering is actually blue-green enamel plates that resemble dragon scales. The interior of the building is basic and contains bars, shops and cafes.
1. Dancing House - Prague, Czech Republic
Tourists from all over the world come to Prague to admire the beautiful churches and other historic buildings. Therefore, this modern building is quite surprising. The house was designed by architects Vlado Milunik and Frank Gerry and houses the national insurance company.
Construction lasted from 1992 to 1996 and was approved by the President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Havel. There is a French restaurant on the roof, which offers a wonderful view of the city. This house also has another name - the drunken house.
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