With its unique shape, the 321-metre tallBurj Al Arabquickly became one of the city’s most recognisable structures and one of the most famous buildings in Dubai upon completion. Its construction officially began in 1994. It took two years to create the island that the hotel sits on and th...
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of themost remarkable architectural structures in Europe. Most famous for its tilt, the tower began to lean during construction after soft ground on one side was unable to properly support the structure’s weight. Due to restoration work carried out in 2001, ...
iconic structures ranging from the statue of liberty in new york harbor to the pyramids of giza in egypt will both feature brand-new museums that will tell their remarkable story. and of course, the much-anticipated opening of the twa hotel will mean that eero saarinen’s famous 1962 design...
skip to main content architecture zaha hadid’s 17 most striking buildings ad rounds up the most awe-inspiring examples of modern architecture from the iraqi british talent photo: getty images save save iraqi british architect zaha hadid became famous for her intensely futuristic style characterized ...
The Sydney Oper a House is one of the most famous buildings in Australia.It is known for its unique architectural style. The main architect, Jorn Utzon.was inspired by the natural world as he designed the building. Utzon wanted the building to highlight the beauty of the sea. So he ...
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on an extremely rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, the capital of Greece, and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon (a temple dedicated to ...
What makes a building world-famous? The answer is most likely some combination of magnificence, size, and historical importance. But it's far from an exact science, and many of the world's most impressive architectural landmarks are therefore not very well known outside of their own locations...
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous and magnificent architectural wonders in the world. It stretches for thousands of kilometers across different terrains. The construction of the Great Wall began in ancient times to defend the country from invaders. It is made of various material...
When Georges Pompidou, President of France from 1969 to 1974, wanted to construct a cultural center in Paris that would attract visitors and be a monumental aspect of the city, architects Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers collaborated and developed one of the most famous and radical buildings of Fr...
Hadid’s buildings certainly don’t look compromised; they are full of vigor and form and new ideas. Some were certainly difficult to build, as new architectural design ideas need new ways of building. There was a time when she found it difficult to get commissions in the United Kingdom ...