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Cube Houses Rotterdam

Designed by architect Piet Blom, these unusual looking residential Cube Houses located on Overblaak Street in Rotterdam in The Netherlands are based on the concept of “living as an urban roof”. The houses are tilted 45 degrees in a hexagon-shaped pylon. There are 38 small cubes with two super-cubes all connected together. One owner decided to open a “show cube” due to the curiosity of passers-by making this something of a tourist attraction. A Dutch hostel chain Stayokay converted the larger cubes into a hostel.

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Filed Under: World Architecture Tagged With: Modern Architecture, Piet Blom, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Unique Architecture

Kansas City Public Library Missouri

The Community Bookself is an intriguing piece of architecture at the Public Library in Kansas City, Missouri resembling a book shelf.

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Filed Under: World Architecture Tagged With: Kansas City, Missouri, Public Library, Unique Architecture

Redwoods Yellow Treehouse

The Redwoods Treehouse located near Warkworth, north of Auckland, New Zealand was part of an advertising campaign for the Yellow Pages. This treehouse restaurant on the edge of a redwood forest was designed by Pacific Environment Architects, Ltd. Access to the Treehouse is provided by an elevated tree-top walkway built using redwood milled on site. The vertical fins and slats are built from sustainably grown pine and poplar.

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Filed Under: World Architecture Tagged With: Auckland, Eco-Friendly Design, New Zealand, Pacific Environment Architects, Treehouse, Unique Architecture, Warkworth

Ryugyong Hotel – Bizarre Symbol of North Korea

The Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea has a bizarre history and is a symbol of the extravagance of the totalitarian state. The 105-storey pyramid-shaped hotel began construction in 1987 with planned completion in 1989. After several delays, work was halted in 1992 when the building had reached its full height.

Without windows, fixtures or interior fittings, the building sat unfinished for the next 16 years due to a lack of funds, concerns for its structural integrity, and amid food shortages in North Korea. For years, the North Korean government didn’t even want to acknowledge its existence despite its looming presence.

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Filed Under: World Architecture Tagged With: Hotel Architecture, North Korea, Pyongyang

Inside Buckingham Palace

Grand Staircase Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace Grand Staircase

Since 1837, Buckingham Palace in London, England has served as the official residence of Britain’s sovereigns. For those who receive an invitation to Buckingham Palace, they first enter into the Grand Hall and up the stunning marble stairs of the Grand Staircase.

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Filed Under: World Architecture Tagged With: Buckingham Palace, England, Grand Staircase, King Charles III, London, Prince George, Prince Louis, Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Queen Elizabeth II, Staircases, The Prince of Wales, The Princess of Wales, The Royal Family, Traditional Architecture, UK

The Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre by Daniel Libeskind

Designed by New York architect Daniel Libeskind, the Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre for the City University of Hong Kong has a distinctive crystalline design which creates an inspiring environment for research and creativity. The facility also includes a multi-purpose theatre, sound stages, laboratories, classrooms, exhibition spaces, a cafe and a restaurant. Daniel Libeskind is best known for overseeing the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site in New York. This steel and concrete structure reflects his progressive design style.

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Filed Under: World Architecture Tagged With: China, Daniel Libeskind, Hong Kong, Modern Architecture

Metropol Parasol – A New Icon For Seville

Metropol Parasol, the Redevelopment of the Plaza de la Encarnacíon in Seville, Spain is a stunning structure designed by J. MAYER H. Architects. Completed in April, 2011,  Metropol Parasol is the new icon for Seville. It articulates Seville’s role as one of the world’s most fascinating cultural destinations, and explores the potential of the Plaza de la Encarnacion to become the new contemporary urban centre.

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Filed Under: World Architecture Tagged With: J. Mayer H., Modern Architecture, Plaza de la Encarnacíon, Seville, Spain, Unique Architecture

M. H. de Young Museum By Herzog & de Meuron

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Barbro-Osher-Sculpture-Garden

The M. H. de Young Memorial Museum in San Francisco, California is a fine arts museum first opened in 1895. Earthquakes have damaged the original building, and in 2005, a new structure was completed by Herzog & de Meuron. A twisting tower in the shape of an inverted pyramid is the most distinctive feature of its exterior. Located in Golden Gate Park, the new museum is sensitive to its natural setting. Landscaped gardens by Walter Hood harmonized the surroundings. In the Barbro Osher Sculpture Garden, a 21-foot safety pin adds an artistic element to this interesting property.

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Filed Under: World Architecture Tagged With: California, Golden Gate Park, Herzog & de Meuron, San Francisco, Unique Architecture

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