Architecture Preview

Habitat 67, Canada

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?

Moshe Safdie

2. When was it built?

1967

3. Where is it located?

Montreal Canada

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?

Private. People live there. 

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?

$22 Million

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?

It began as a thesis project for his architecture class in college but he decided to make it.

7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)

I chose this building because it intrigued me. It look like at any given time, the building could fall apart and crumble yet it seems to defy gravity. I really enjoy the look of the buildings and I would totally live there too. it sort of reminds me of an adobe house like the ones the native americans used to live in, but it's a modern home. When you look at it, it just seems so surreal and cool! 

Eden Project

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?

Nicholas Grimshaw

2. When was it built?

2000

3. Where is it located?

Cornwall, England

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?

You can visit

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?

86 Million Pounds

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?

To house plant species

7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)

I really didn't know what it was at first but I think it looks so cool. Their purpose of the building is pretty amazing too because they want to preserve plant life and create natural biomes. I think the main goal of the building is what makes it so unique because it's not just there to look cool, it's there to serve a purpose. 

Krzywy Domek

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?

Szotyńscy & Zaleski

2. When was it built?

2004

3. Where is it located?

Sopot, Poland

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?

You can visit it

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?

no.

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?

inspired by the fairytale illustrations and drawings of Jan Marcin Szancer and Per Dahlberg.

7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)

I picked this building because I like the way the two buildings bend. It really make the building look special and draw the attention of anyone who it looking at it. It reminds me of the reflection you see when you look in a fun house mirror.

Atomium, Belgium

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?

 andré and jean polak

2. When was it built?

1958

3. Where is it located?

Ville de Bruxelles, Belgium

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?

You can visit

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?

no

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?

No reason for it being built.

7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)
I really like the way the building is fully even on both sides and incorporates the light on the street with it's evenness. I also really like that the building haves designs on each of the balls made with light because it really adds cool detail to the architecture. 

National Centre for the Performing Arts, China

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?
Paul Andreu

2. When was it built?
July 2007

3. Where is it located?
Beijing, China

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
It is a performing arts center so it's public

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
CNY3.2 billion

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
Built as a place to hold concerts and performances

7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)
I really like how the light hits the building in this photo. The building is big and strong but the glass that it's made of makes it look fragile and weak. I also really enjoy the different color this building has in different pictures and overall this building is very appealing to the eye.