Architectural Wonders Of The World
When you’re knee-deep in planning permits and paint samples, sometimes even the easiest home remodel can seem unattainably large and complex. Assembling that IKEA shelf? Out of the question. Rewiring the kitchen? Forget it. But what about those rare structures which actually defy the bounds of human imagination and the laws of physics entirely? Here are 6 extraordinary feats of construction and carpentry which just might put your mind at ease.
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The Bayterek, Kazakhstan
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum, Spain
Opened in 1997 by the former King of Spain, this museum displays a range of contemporary art. Many have connected the structure with the Deconstructionist style which emphasises “controlled chaos”. But for the layman, it’s simply a huge mass of stone, glass and titanium sitting next to a river. Still think you can’t mix materials?
Kansas City Library, United States
This colourful gem sits in Missouri and was founded in 1873. Its main feature is the permanent art installation called “Community Bookshelf” which runs down the south wall of the parking area. Each book spine measures a whopping 7.62 metres in height and is constructed from mylar. Cutest of all, the 22 titles were suggested by local readers!
Dancing House, Czech Republic
Have you ever had the urge to annoy the neighbours by brightly painting your house? Turns out the desire to rebel isn’t anything new in the architectural world. The Nationale-Nederlanden Building on Prague’s Rasin Embankment stands out like a sore thumb among the baroque and gothic streets - and it was designed by Vlado Milunic and Frank Gehry with precisely 99 concrete panels to confuse and amaze people.
National Centre for the Performing Arts, China
We all remember the kookiness that was the Beijing Olympic birdnest - but turns out the Chinese have got a little more crazy up their sleeves. This building, known locally as the “Giant Egg,” holds an opera house and is made from glass and titanium, constituting a total size of about 12,000 square metres. The outrageous costs of cleaning its exterior surface has ensured rather extensive government subsidies.
Meenakshi Amman Temple, India
If you’re ever feeling overwhelmed with colour samples, take a leaf out of the book of this glorious Hindu temple. With approximately 33,000 sculptures, this structure is an explosion of colour and delicate engraving and is best known for its many “gopurams” or gateway towers. Sometimes more is more?
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